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Councilmember Elvig inquired if the Thorson's would be satisfied with a temporary fix at this <br />time. He explained that he fully believed that they would have the opportunity to correct the <br />problem within the next few years when development occurs. <br /> <br />Mr. Thorson replied that he though alternative C would help by allowing the standing water to <br />move and hopefully make their backyard more usable. <br /> <br />Councihnember Zimmerman noted that staff needs to find out if they contain the majority of the <br />water on the west side of T.H. #47 can they direct it to the south. <br /> <br />Assistant Director of Public Works Olson replied that when and if the development occurs they <br />will drain the water to the same wetland complex in the park area that will need an outlet to <br />Ditch #66. <br /> <br />Councihnember Zimmerman inquired as to where the current drainage from the shopping center <br />goes. <br /> <br />Street Supervisor Reimer reviewed. <br /> <br />Councihncmber Cook inquired if they would leave the other issue along 5810 and 5830 as is if <br />they proceed with alternative C. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson noted that the City had started condemnation action for <br />the 164th lane extension and they could use that for an easement for a pipe to assist in correcting <br />both problems. <br /> <br />Councihnember Zimmerman inquired as to what staff's recommendation would be at this time. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied that staff would recommend that they be directed <br />to have discussions with the Thorson's over what easements may be need on their property and <br />then the City could purchase those easements. The Thorson's could then use that money to <br />construct the drain tile. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the Thorson's were willing to work with staff on the <br />issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Thorson replied definitely. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the Public Works Committee felt that there was a need <br />to do anything with the south side of 164th Lane at this time. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Public Works Committee was to not address the 164th Lane issue at this time. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/July 15, 2003 <br /> Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />