Agenda - Public Works Committee - 08/20/2024

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to monitor the water levels weekly to provide an update at the August meeting. She recognized that the weir was cut down 8-inches and asked if that impacted the integrity of the structure. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that it is his understanding that the structure of the weir was not negatively impacted by the cutting. He did not believe additional work would be needed if they want to let things settle in for a while. Alison Bollman asked if mitigation efforts would be considered in the plans, if the weir does require updating in the future, to prevent this situation from occurring again in high water years, such as adding a pump station. She asked if a grate or guard could be added to prevent someone from falling into the hole that was cut. Civil Engineer IV Linton provided details on the weir, noting that the part that was cut was underneath the grate and the grate was not impacted. Chairperson Musgrove commented that if the weir needs replacement in the future, there should be consideration for potential mitigation efforts included for high water occurrences. City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated that staff had a discussion with the DNR as to what would be acceptable and the DNR has stated that they would not want adjustable flaps or gates, which is why this rigid weir structure was selected. He confirmed that staff will provide another update at the August meeting. 5. COMMITTEE BUSINESS 5.01: Trail Maintenance Policy— Status Update Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood reviewed the staff report and explained that staff is requesting feedback on the content and scope of the desired Trail Maintenance Policy. Chairperson Musgrove commented that this policy was drafted in 2004 and was looking for more content in a current policy. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood commented that the 20-year-old plan was not approved and was just a working draft, therefore although referenced, that does not correlate into the proposed policy. Chairperson Musgrove commented that she would like to see something similar to the Sewer Maintenance Policy,with subheadings and additional detail provided under each subheading. She asked if raingardens are the responsibility of residents and stated that perhaps the only mention is clarifying that is the responsibility of residents. She referenced other items mentioned in the 2004 version that she would not want to see carry forward. Parks and Assistant Public Works Director Riverblood agreed that the policy should only address trail maintenance and should be specific to that topic. Public Works Committee/July 16, 2024 Page 5 of 8