Minutes - Public Works Committee - 02/16/2016

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Chairperson Chris Riley reviewed the staff report and noted the Public Works Committee nominates a Chair and Vice-Chair annually. Councilmember Shryock nominated Chairperson Riley for Chair, and Councilmember Johns for Vice-Chair. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to appoint Chris Riley as Chair, and Jill Johns as Vice-Chair of the Public Works Committee effective April 1, 2016 - March 31, 2017. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Johns and Shryock. Voting No: None. 5.02: Review Feasibility Report for Improvement Project #16-36, Business Park 95 Regional Stormwater Pond Outlet Improvements City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and explained the purpose of this case is to review and provide a recommendation for City Council approval of the draft Feasibility Report for the proposed Business Park 95 regional stormwater pond outlet improvements. Councilmember Shryock clarified the Stormwater Utility Funds is the same fund used for street improvements. City Engineer Westby explained there is a Stormwater Utility Fund and a Stormwater Management Fund. He suggested this question be posed to Finance Director Lund, as she is more familiar with the budgeting system. He said he understood the Stormwater Management fund is used for maintenance, while the Stormwater Utility Fund is used for street sweeping, etc. Councilmember Shryock noted money is used from another Fund at times for street improvements. She asked which it was. City Engineer Westby explained typically improvements with storm sewer and streets are part of the bonding. Watermain or sanitary sewer improvements are from Enterprise Funds. Stormwater Utility Funds are not typically used for street construction. This fund is generally only used for projects directly related to stormwater. Councilmember Johns questioned if this project is mentioned in the new CIP. City Engineer Westby responded is was added under Stormwater Improvements for the 2016 CIP, which has not been formally adopted yet. He pointed out this project will take away about a third of that available fund, however, the City had already committed to completing this project. Chairperson Riley asked if the surrounding properties will be able to expand after the proposed improvements are complete. City Engineer Westby replied they will be able to expand without delay. Public Works Committee/February 16, 2016 Page 2 of 5