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Councilmember Woestehoff stated that this would be a good task for a new communications staff <br />member in order to craft the message in a manner that does not imply City responsibility. <br />Chairperson Riley commented that it is a great resource, and the information could be made <br />available if residents call. <br />6.02: Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies and Items of Interest <br />City Engineer Westby provided updates on improvement projects, studies and items of interest <br />and the Committee provided input. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated that it seems there is no good solution for the Argon Street <br />problem with water. He asked if there is enough space to place a retention pond in the yard. <br />Chairperson Riley encouraged staff to be creative. He stated that yard is a bowl, so that land would <br />drain into the lower level of that home regardless. He stated that if the sandbags are helping, it <br />would seem that a retaining wall could help, or perhaps that sliding door could be taken out. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if an easement would require some type of purchase of <br />property. <br />City Engineer Westby replied that whenever runoff from City streets is directed through yards the <br />City generally wants an easement. He commented that there are many situations where water was <br />directed through yards prior to incorporation of the City in 1974. He stated that staff will try to be <br />creative in looking at options. He agreed that if the sandbags are working, perhaps they could <br />mound up the ground in that area. He stated the City did not create the issue, it inherited it. <br />Chairperson Riley stated that if the septic system is the issue perhaps moving that would be the <br />solution. <br />City Engineer Westby stated that staff will bring back a list of options. <br />Chairperson Riley asked if there are any culvert improvements the City needs to consider. <br />Public Works Streets Supervisor Turner replied that there are hundreds of other culverts of that <br />nature in the community. It was noted that there would be more liability to the City in placing a <br />barrier on one culvert and not the other 299. He commented that he has zero trash guards in stock <br />that could be placed. He noted that there are safety issues with guards as well. He did not <br />recommend installing guards, noting that if there is that much water moving through a guard it <br />could pin the child and they could drown. <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked for an update on the TH 47 sound wall. <br />City Engineer Westby provided an update. <br />Public Works Committee / July 19, 2022 <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />