Minutes - Public Works Committee - 09/19/2000

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have a grading ordinance that affects drainage problems, then the issue is drainage not mining and grading. City Engineer Olson stated that the ordinance would be a way of keeping track of grading projects, but it is an increase amount of work for people who want to do minor grading as well as for staff. Councihnember Zimmerman inquired if the City can use the same regulations on urban lots as they do on a five acre parcel. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that when there is a Development Agreement that shows the topography of the property that should not be deviated from without a permit. Councilmember Zimmerman suggested sending the issue to the Plalming Commission for their consideration. Councilmember Hendriksen stated when the City receives a grading plan for a subdivision it should not be changed and if a change is requested then the developer should have to go through a process to receive a permit to make the change. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that there needs to be more inspections to make sure the property is graded properly. Consensus of the Committee was that any deviation from the grading plan should possibly require a permit and recommended forwarding the issue to the Planning Commission. COMMITTEE INPUT 1) Update on Storm Water Utility City Engineer Olson gave an update to the Committee on the communications that he has had with some of the local business owners. 2) Update on Improvement Project #00-23 (149th Avenue NW Storm Sewer) City Engineer Olson updated the Committee on the status of the project. 3) Street Light added onto 2000 Priority Street Lights - 177th Avenue NW City Engineer Jankowski stated that he received a call from a resident on 177th Avenue who was interested in a light being added on 177th Avenue NW. Staff agreed with the need for the street light and requested approval from the Committee to add the light to the 2000 Priority Street Light program. Public Works Committee/September 19, 2000 Page 12 of 13