Minutes - Public Works Committee - 07/19/2005

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Chairperson Elvig expressed concem with the City proceeding with a remedy due to possible liability in the future. City Engineer Jankowski explained apparently when this floodplain map was created in the late 1970s there was a negotiation between the City and FEMA about the various reaches of the floodplain. It was determined that the City could build into the model up to a ½ foot increase into the floodplain elevation by allowing some filling in the floodplain. Councilmember Cook stated the City should make an attempt to improve the situation and Polaris should be able to handle this. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Chairperson Elvig, to recommend to City Council that it accept the proposal from the Polaris Group to provide services necessary to resolve this possible floodplain violation issue with funding for this work to be from the Storm Water Utility in an amount not to exceed $2,200. Further discussion: Chairperson Elvig suggested the timing on this be looked into due to the building permit being issued the same day the footings were inspected. He stated his biggest concern is the City becoming responsible after becoming involved in mitigations. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised that FEMA has indicated they may pull the City's floodplain eligibility. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmember Cook. Voting No: None. Absent: Coun¢ilmember Olson. Case #5: Receive Petition for Extension of Sewer and Water Service Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated staff received a petition for the extension of sewer and water on July 8, 2005. The next step would be to prepare a feasibility study outlining the costs, proposed assessments, schedule etc. Once the feasibility study is prepared there would need to be a public heating scheduled to determine if there is indeed support for the project. He advised staff recommends a motion receiving the attached petition and, after City Attorney review as to form and content of the petition, order preparation of the feasibility study considering the extension of urban services to those petitioning. Motion by Chairperson Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to recommend to the City Council that the attached petition be received and, after City Attorney review as to form and content of the petition, order preparation of the feasibility study considering the extension of urban services to those petitioning properties. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig and Councilmember Cook. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberOlson. Public Works Committee / July 19, 2005 Page 8 of 11