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work would be completed within the project timeline. Chairperson Riley asked if the homeowner <br /> would be in favor of the project. Mr. Ridgeway confirmed that he agrees. City Engineer/Interim <br /> Public Works Director Westby stated that this is work being completed on private property, <br /> therefore a right of entry will need to be signed by Mr. Ridgeway to allow the work to be <br /> completed. Mr. Ridgeway agreed to sign the necessary document. Councilmember Musgrove <br /> asked if language would need to be added related to the sandbags. Mr. Ridgeway stated that he <br /> would appreciate the sandbag removal as well as those are deteriorating. City Engineer/Interim <br /> Public Works Director Westby confirmed that will be part of the project. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Woestehoff and Musgrove. <br /> Voting No: None. <br /> 5.02: Update on Plans for Wetland 114P Outlet <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton reviewed the case. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove referenced the trail that goes over the drainage and asked if that has <br /> any impact on the culvert. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton replied that he has no information on when the trail was constructed. <br /> A resident commented that they have been in their home for 45 years and the trail was in place to <br /> access the previous location of playground equipment. She stated that the culvert was changed <br /> when the development in that area was built, noting that it increased in size at that time. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton identified where the wetland begins, the path the ditch flows, and the <br /> wetland to the south. He stated that the issue being discussed is that the City has no record of the <br /> pipes that were in place as the outlet is on the end of Junkite Court. He commented that residents <br /> have stated that there was a smaller pipe at a higher elevation that was lowered at some point. He <br /> stated that the DNR reviews the issue and determines where the elevation should be. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated that it appears that residents have opinions that the wetland is <br /> both too high and too low. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton stated that the residents that have concern with high water are on the <br /> west side of the wetland, but the actual elevations have not been surveyed in every yard. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked what the problem is that is attempting to be solved. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton commented that the wetland is functioning right now, and staff does not <br /> receive complaints about high water in backyards. He stated that the problem, over the last two <br /> years, is that the water level is lower because of a lack of rainfall. He noted that it would be an <br /> aesthetic issue. <br /> Chairperson Riley invited input from the public. <br /> Public Works Committee/ October 18, 2022 <br /> Page 3 of 7 <br />