Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/19/2022

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Mr. Myslicki asked if the patch crew goes out every day or whether they operate on a complaint basis. Public Works Streets Supervisor Turner explained that his patch crew is the same crew that handles other duties such as street sweeping, tree trimming, stormwater duties, and signs. He commented that the crew only has four employees, and they are spread thin between all the necessary duties. Chairperson Riley asked how the work orders are prioritized. Public Works Streets Supervisor Turner confirmed that the volume of complaints and traffic level of the road are taken into consideration. City Engineer Westby stated that staff is currently conducting interviews to add two additional public works employees that would work on the streets. He commented that there is not a City policy on the center line and the City also does not have a paint sprayer. Mr. Myslicki commented that there are yellow tabs used for temporary purposes and perhaps those could be used but noted that his priority would be for the patching to occur. Dan Ridgeway, 15410 Argon Street NW, commented that he has been in contact with the Mayor since February or March of this year. He stated that they would like something done as his home has been flooded out twice. He noted that when they purchased their home they were not aware there were issues with flooding and provided details on the first flooding experience. He stated that he reached out early this year in attempt to remedy this before winter comes around again. He stated that he is unaware what the yard looked like before he moved to the property and prior to the septic system being replaced. He stated that his property is graded in a manner that causes water to flood in through the sliding door when the snow is melting. Mrs. Ridgeway commented that there is a river that goes through their yard. Mr. Ridgeway provided details on the path the drainage takes to reach the holding area/pond on a neighboring property. He commented that the neighbor behind their property has a holding tank that fills up and eventually drains on the other side through the culvert. Chairperson Riley commented that the Ridgeway property is a low point in the area. Mrs. Ridgeway commented that the sandbags the City provided is the only thing that has saved their house. Mr. Ridgeway provided photographs of the flooding. He also provided photos of the culvert and expressed concern with the safety of children. Mrs. Ridgeway stated that they also experience problems when there are heavy rain events. Chairperson Riley asked what would happen if the culvert were removed. Public Works Committee/July 19, 2022 Page 2 of 13