Minutes - Council - 09/05/1978 - Special

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Page 2 Special Council Meeting September 5, 1978 Mr. Bob Ahlman said he lives two or three lots down from the Terpstra's and what didn't go in Terpstra's would run into his. Mr. John Terpstra stated when it rains it washes out part of his driveway and is a general mess. Mrs. George Gauer said she is not in favor of curbed streets because of the drainage. Said they were forced to move their septic system because of the problem. Mr. John Terpstra stated he has no desire for tar because of the drainage problem. He is concerned with the high cost and feels it is unnecessary. He has lived there for eight years and watched the problem. Mayor Cox asked if it can be drained away. Mr. John Terpstra stated the area goes west and slopes to the river. How can it be prevented from going to his driveway and forming a lake. Mr. Gary Gorham stated that curbs could have a benefit and could keep water off them. It could be taken between the lot lines and drained to the river. Mrs. Jane Terpstra is concerned for their septic system as it is just short of the area where the water sets when it rains. Mrs. George Gauer asked about the flood plain and getting water to that. City Engineer Raatika stated that storm sewers would have to be provided and they would have to obtain easements. Ms. Jane Terpstra asked about the turn around being enlarged for buses. Street Superintendent Mevisson stated it is 100 feet and they should have no problem. It was asked about paying for the improvement. They have the option to pay in a lump sum in 30 days after the notice or it will be assessed to them over a ten year period. A letter was read from Mr. Arthur E. Dumke, Josephine Dumke and Dorothy Neumann. There was also one read from Mr. & Mrs. Edward Irvine. Mrs. George Gauer asked if they order a study that it include costs for curbless ditches. Motion by Tom Gamec and seconded by Gary Reimann to adjourn the special meeting. 5 ayes Motion carried