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Mr. Mytko believed that the driveways were original to the home, noting that they purchased the <br />home six years ago as is. <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby reviewed the scope of work that would be included <br />in the estimated cost. He commented that the ditch project would generate some fill and it could <br />be more cost effective to place that fill in the front yard to help resolve that issue. <br />Acting Chairperson Musgrove commented that if that were done, she would want a clause that the <br />City is not responsible for future maintenance or other obligations. <br />Mr. Mytko asked about the plan for the trees on his property. He noted that originally, he was <br />willing to sacrifice some of the trees, if need be, but he would lose some pretty significant tree <br />coverage as part of the project and if he were going to share in the cost, he would want some type <br />of response for the tree loss. <br />Acting Chairperson Musgrove commented that there has been new information provided with the <br />cost breakdown, which helps to steer the discussion. <br />Councilmember Howell stated that she does not see the City grading the yard and would not want <br />the City to pay that cost. She suggested a cost -share of 80/20 between the City and property owner <br />and would agree that she would not want ongoing maintenance or obligation to the City. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that there are three different opinions on the cost -share <br />and perhaps they ask staff to create some type of cost -share agreement to be considered. <br />City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that staff can move quicker with more <br />direction from the Committee. He stated that staff could work with the property owner to <br />determine what a cost -share could look like and to ensure there would not be liability on the part <br />of the City after the work is completed. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff noted that the homeowner raises a great point that the trees are not <br />covered in this proposal and would have additional cost. He acknowledged that the homeowner <br />is tired of waiting and believed that some action should take place tonight. <br />Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to recommend staff <br />work with the homeowner to develop a cost -share agreement that includes the tree removal and <br />replacement if necessary, and would include the option for the homeowner to keep the fill <br />generated to grade the yard themselves, and a suggested cost -share of 15 percent. <br />Further discussion: Mr. Mytko commented that he would not be interested in the fill as the soil <br />would not be desired for grading. <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if this could move forward to a Council work session as a case <br />rather than returning to the Committee. <br />City Administrator Hagen confirmed that could be done. <br />Public Works Committee / July 18, 2023 <br />Page 5 of 7 <br />