Minutes - Public Works Committee - 01/16/2007

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for a counter-petition of the assessment on the properties. This time period could be utilized to get the word out that the City would like to obtain input from the residents. Councilmember Dehen noted sometimes issues are not known about until a project is finished. This was the case with bump-ins that were not included at the drives on the Bowers Drive proj ect. Councilmember Olson asked what recourse citizens have when there are problems that are created by the road improvement project. City Engineer Jankowski indicated complaints are logged and addressed by staff. He advised no action is required by the Committee, a public hearing will be scheduled for February 13th. Case #5: Review RFP for Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan Civil Engineer II Linton explained the City is required to revise their Comprehensive Plan in 2008. One portion of the plan is the Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan. The current plan was created in 1980 and revised in 1987. The plan for the southeast quadrant of the City was updated in 1997. Significant development has occurred since the plan was first created. The request for proposal is included in the Committee's packet for review. The proposed schedule is on the first page and will allow almost a full year for selection of the consultant and preparation of the plan. The Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan should be completed well in advance of the Comprehensive Plan for the City so that recommendations from the Water Resources Plan can be reflected in the appropriate sections of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Linton advised staff anticipates this study will cost upwards of $160,000. It will be funded from the Storm Water Utility. The plan will include maps and tables showing what the expected pond levels are for storm events, and will identify areas where work is needed. Staff recommends the RFP be approved by the Committee and forwarded to the City Council. Councilmember Dehen asked if this will be a study restricted to stormwater. Civil Engineer II Linton responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Olson commented on the importance of having knowledge of the effects downstream from additional development. She noted the flooding problems they had in the northwest corner of the City that were caused by a developer in Elk River. Civil Engineer II Linton indicated staff currently has a general idea of where the water goes, but has not studied it all in detail. This study will provide a better handle on that. Public Works Director Olson indicated when new development comes in it will be at their expense to update the City's model to include their plan. He explained the City's storm water system varies, depending on starting elevations. Chairperson Elvig asked if there is any element of this study that could be worked into wetland preservation. Public Works Committee / January 16, 2007 Page 11 of 13