Agenda - Public Works Committee - 07/16/2024

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Civil Engineer IV Linton commented that the upstream drainage area goes north of Alpine Drive, behind Ramsey Elementary and therefore all that will still flow down. Councilmember Olson asked and received confirmation that the soil in this area is sandy and should drain quickly. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that the bottom of the wetland is silty and therefore would not drain as fast. Councilmember Howell asked if there is any chance that the DNR made a mistake or that different data points could be used to determine elevations. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby commented that it is most likely that the DNR used historical data. He commented that City staff s intent was not to have standing water in backyards at all times. Civil Engineer IV Linton confirmed that staff will continue to work with the DNR in an attempt to resolve things. 6.02: Review Future Topics Calendar City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby provided an update on the status of some of the items on the list that could potentially be removed. He clarified no plans exist to raise the trail along the east side of wetland 114P to accommodate higher water levels as stated by a resident earlier, but confirmed that the trail is in need of repairs. He stated repairing this segment of trail is a low priority since it closely parallels streets therefore Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Mark Riverblood plans to discuss options for repairing this trail, or removing it from the trail system, with the Park and Recreation Commission in July. 7. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Councilmember Howell, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adjourn the Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carried. The regular meeting of the Public Works Committee adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bruce Westby City Engineer/Public Works Director Drafted by Amanda Staple TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Public Works Committee/June 18, 2024 Page 8 of 8