Agenda - Public Works Committee - 07/16/2019

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Public Works Superintendent Riemer explained that not all roads are eligible for cracksealing. He noted that some roads may be beyond that type of repair and therefore it would be a waste of time and money. City Engineer Westby stated that the restriction is due to time, as work needs to be completed by September so projects are typically completed in August. He explained the process required to prepare plans, advertise for bids, approve and execute a contract, then construct the improvements, which would likely not allow the work to be completed by September. Chairperson Kuzma stated that if the franchise fees are approved, it would be helpful to have the excess funds available in 2020. He stated that he would like to see how the road funding discussions move forward before attempting to spend additional road funds. Councilmember Riley asked if the issue of un-bondable expenses from 2013 has been solved. City Engineer Westby confirmed that has not been an issue and provided additional details. He stated that moving forward staff does not believe it is necessary to keep the unexpended funds for that purpose. 5.02: Update on Drainage Concern Findings at 17290 Germanium Street NW City Engineer Westby reported that in 1992 the property owner built a home on the property, and then in 1998 a garage was built in the southwest corner of the property. A new garage was subsequently built in 2005 after the original was destroyed by fire. The home was constructed north of an existing depression that can hold slightly less than a foot of water during heavy rain events. The garage was constructed within a low area of the lot with the garage door facing toward a private property to the south, which was used to access Germanium Street approximately 300 feet to the west. In 2017, construction began on the Covenant Meadows nd residential development, which included construction of a new public street, 172 Lane NW, which abuts the south property line of 17290 Germanium Street NW. During construction of this development, the property owner contacted staff and the developer on numerus occasions to nd request modifications to the new driveway installed between his garage and 172 Lane NW. The property owner also requested some grading modifications around the garage to prevent drainage from entering the property from the north and west. On more than one occasion, the property owner stated that there were existing standing water issues on this property. City Engineer Westby stated that on November 13, 2018, the property owner at 17290 Germanium Street NW, Mr. Rick Aberle, informed the City Council of his concerns that runoff from the Covenant Meadows development was flooding his property. On December 18, 2018, Mr. Aberle attended the Public Works Committee meeting to again present his concerns that runoff from the Covenant Meadows development is flooding his property. Also in attendance were City Engineer Westby, Senior Engineering Technician McDowall, Civil Engineer IV Linton, and the developer of Covenant Meadows, Mr. Eric Thomsen. After much discussion, consensus was reached that Mr. Thomsen would complete the driveway improvements including grading and two eight-inch culverts and Mr. Aberle provided his permission for staff to enter his property to collect topographic data along his west property line and around and adjacent to his Public Works Committee / June 18, 2019 Page 4 of 7