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of the wetland. The water level will always be higher than the level of the floor. The <br />homeowners experienced it coming up from the floor; not from around the building. <br />City Engineer Westby stated the City hasn't gone out to the location to conduct soil borings to <br />see where the soil is in proximity to the basement. Given the situation, staff will never be able to <br />say with 100% certainty that lowering the ground water would correct the issue. <br />Chairperson Riley asked if a solution is found and implemented, if it would create any additional <br />developable land. <br />City Engineer Westby answered there would be no additional developable land. This issue and <br />possible solution is really only for these four or five properties. <br />Councilmember Johns asked if there are any properties on the east side of the pond with issues. <br />Civil Engineer II Linton indicated the City has not had contact with all of the properties, but has <br />learned the ground water is at the level of the garage for a couple of properties on the north side. <br />Councilmember Johns raised the point that insurance may be able to take part in a cost share. <br />City Engineer Westby said he is not aware of any programs or insurance that could be of benefit. <br />He said from personal experience, he knows there is no insurance that would cover any costs <br />when the issue is due to ground water. It is not the same as getting flood insurance. <br />The discussion was postponed in order to include the residents at a future meeting. <br />5.02: Review Updated Estimated Costs for Sunfish Lake Sedimentation Basin <br />Improvements <br />Chairperson Riley explained the homeowner was not able to attend the meeting tonight. <br />Discussion will take place, though no motions will be made. <br />City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report. Staff was directed to develop a cost estimate for <br />the requested improvements. The cost estimate totals $46,782.75 to construct the settling basin, <br />modify the storm sewer and fill in the drainage swale. He noted this is in the DNR wetland and <br />when that is impacted, the City must buy double the amount spent in wetland credits. <br />Chairperson Riley requested clarification on what the City would purchase in credits. <br />City Engineer Westby explained there are websites listing available wetland bank credits, which <br />is how the City would purchase any necessary credits. <br />Chairperson Riley inquired if a wetland could be created. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that has been discussed briefly in the past. <br />Public Works Committee / May 17, 2016 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />