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5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS <br /> 5.01: Finalize the Landscape Renovation for the Center Median in the Sweet Bay Ridge <br /> Development <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and <br /> recommendation to the City Council reaffirming the proposed landscape renovation. <br /> Chairperson Riley requested clarification and discussion regarding repair of the irrigation <br /> system. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the irrigation system's <br /> missing sprinkler heads would be replaced and solar powered controllers would be installed. He <br /> confirmed staff's position that an improved irrigation system is a necessary component of the <br /> median landscaping renovation project. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma asked whether the median area is ready for reconstruction. Chairperson <br /> Riley confirmed this. <br /> Brent Garland, 7574 163rd Avenue NW, stated he wanted to get more information on behalf of <br /> his neighbors on the project, as well as clarification about where funding would come from. He <br /> added residents are opposed to a neighborhood association. <br /> Chairperson Riley stated the Public Works Committee's recommendation to the City Council is <br /> that the total project cost of $15,650, as well as additional annual maintenance cost, would be <br /> covered by City funds. <br /> Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the project has been under <br /> discussion for two years, and offered to provide previous meeting minutes for Mr. Garland's <br /> review. He added various other solutions have been reviewed, including complete removal of <br /> the median. He noted renovation is the only cost effective option. <br /> Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated the landscape project's annual maintenance costs <br /> will be covered under the Public Works Maintenance Fund. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated the landscaping needs to be maintained for safety reasons, as kids <br /> cut across the median to cross the street. <br /> Mr. Garland stated the median has plants but it is not overgrown. He expressed concern that <br /> neighborhood residents are not getting the facts about the project. <br /> Chairperson Riley stated City staff have made multiple efforts to raise neighborhood awareness <br /> of the project, but there has been little interest or response. <br /> Public Works Committee/January 17, 2017 <br /> Page 2 of 9 <br />