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City Engineer Westby replied that the culverts are needed to direct stormwater runoff under streets <br />and driveways to the proper areas for drainage and storage, and to prevent flooding of properties. <br />Mr. Ridgeway commented that the culvert needs to be replaced. He stated that the water on his <br />property needs to be channeled away from his home. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the Ridgeways replaced the septic system. <br />Mr. Ridgeway replied that the septic system was replaced prior to their purchase of the home. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that typically a drain field cannot be in the same location <br />as the last and therefore that would lead him to believe the septic was previously located in a <br />different location. <br />Mr. Ridgeway noted that the previous owners apparently experienced flooding, but they had not <br />been told that or they would not have purchased the home. <br />Chairperson Riley noted that would be a separate real estate issue. He commented that he can see <br />that the property as a whole is at a lower elevation. He noted that staff will provide an update on <br />this item later on the agenda. <br />City Engineer Westby stated that although staff often reviews the conditions of culverts under <br />driveways, it would be the responsibility of the property owner to replace the culvert under a <br />driveway if needed. He confirmed that he did speak with Mr. Ridgeway to provide an update on <br />the discussion that occurred from the previous meeting. <br />Chairperson Riley asked what the Ridgeways would want. <br />Mr. Ridgeway stated that he would like fencing installed at the end of the culvert to ensure a child <br />could not get sucked into that. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that the harder question would be what else Mr. Ridgeway <br />would want. He asked how that would be most effectively done. <br />Mr. Ridgeway stated that the idea of an easement was previously discussed, and they would agree <br />with that option. He stated that they just do not want to be flooded again and would like something <br />to happen before winter. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that other than calling the police, he would wonder if there was <br />a reason the residents reached out to the City. <br />Mrs. Ridgeway replied that they called 911 because they had been bailing water for more than an <br />hour. She noted that they were unsure of what to do. <br />Public Works Committee / July 19, 2022 <br />Page 3 of 13 <br />