Agenda - Public Works Committee - 08/22/2022

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Councilmember Woestehoff stated that he does not have an appetite for this type of improvement project. Chairperson Riley commented that in dry years the swale can be mowed and used as yard, but in wet years, it would not be the same. Councilmember Musgrove stated that sometimes when residents have concerns with property lines, a survey is required to show the exact lines. He asked if the City has the ability to obtain the survey from the County to know where the property line is. City Engineer Westby replied that City staff would not have that information, a surveyor would need to perform that duty. He noted that typically there are pins at the corners of the property,but staff does not go out to perform that duty. He stated that it is pretty clear that the swale is at the property line. Chairperson Riley asked if the property owner would agree that is where the property line is, as he did not recall that from the past discussions. City Engineer Westby replied that he also recalls that the homeowner had stated that they used the upland area in the past but was unsure if the homeowner believed it to be their property. He stated that he could reach out to the property owner if desired. Councilmember Musgrove stated that knowing where the property line is would help to guide her decision. Chairperson Riley agreed that he would find that information helpful. City Engineer Westby replied that he could reach out to the property owner to determine if they would be comfortable with staff going on the property in attempt to locate those property line pins. Councilmember Musgrove asked if there would be potential grants the homeowner could attempt to obtain for the project if it were to move forward. City Engineer Westby replied that the project would replace one sediment removal process with another and therefore was unsure that would improve water quality. He noted that he could reach out to the Anoka Conservation District (ACD)to ask if there would be any grant opportunities. Councilmember Woestehoff stated that this seems like an instance where the homeowner is not aware of where the property line is. He noted that the homeowner could have assumed the upland past the swale was theirs when it does not appear to be their property and therefore may change their perspective. City Engineer Westby commented that staff will follow up with the property owner to verify the location of the property line and then have a discussion with the property owner about whether they still want to pursue the sedimentation pond project. Public Works Committee/July 19, 2022 Page 7 of 13