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6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT <br />6.01: Receive Update on Argon Street Drainage Improvements <br />City Engineer / Interim Public Works Director Westby provided an update on the status of staff's <br />efforts to identify potential drainage improvements to prevent stormwater runoff from entering the <br />home at 15410 Argon Street during spring thaws and heavy rain events. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked for details on the proposed grading. <br />City Engineer / Interim Public Works Director Westby replied that they would grade a shallow <br />swale across the middle of Mr. Ridgeway's property but would not plan on grading within the drip <br />line for the tree and would instead use a small concrete structure to divert the water coming out of <br />the culvert. <br />Chairperson Riley invited input from the resident. <br />Dan Ridgeway replied that they would like to have the work done before winter. He stated that he <br />received an email from staff with these plans. He noted that his neighbor is an engineer and wants <br />to review the plans, but he stated that this plan appears to work. <br />City Engineer / Interim Public Works Director Westby replied that this is a fairly preliminary <br />drawing that appears to work. He noted that additional work would need to be done to finalize the <br />plan. He stated that typically an easement would be obtained but, in this case, it would be difficult <br />to obtain easements on impacted properties. <br />Mr. Ridgeway replied that this has been a nightmare. He stated that the last alternative would be <br />to condemn the property because even if he sold the home, the problem would continue. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the City could get more definition on the scenario that water <br />is diverted from 15410 and whether that would impact 15411. <br />Chairperson Riley commented that is the same path where water is already flowing. <br />Mr. Ridgeway replied that neighbor does not have any issues with the water drainage. <br />City Engineer / Interim Public Works Director Westby confirmed that the City has not received <br />any complaints from that residents and noted that this would not increase the amount of runoff. <br />Councilmember Musgrove commented that she understands that the amount of water would not <br />be changed but the direction it is flowing would be changed. <br />City Engineer / Interim Public Works Director Westby stated that this would better define the path <br />of the water on this property, and it would not change anything on downstream properties. <br />Public Works Committee / August 22, 2022 <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />