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CASE <br /> <br /> REPORT FROM PUBLIC WORKS <br /> By: Public Works Staff <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />The Public Works Committee met on January 21, 2003 and discussed the following four <br />cases: <br /> <br />Case # 1 Sightline Concern at 142na Avenue and Fluorine Street <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br /> I <br />!1 <br /> I <br /> <br />Staff discussed the sightline concerns at 14141 Fluorine Street. The property owner was <br />present at the meeting and discussed his original agreement with the City was to tie the <br />branches back and is reluctant to have the trees trimmed because he did not want to lose <br />the privacy as well as a wind barrier. Staff is concerned that the City is aware of a site <br />problem that should be taken care so that the City is not at risk of a lawsuit since some of <br />the branches are in the right-of-way line. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />,I <br /> <br />Staff was directed to work with the property owner on trimming.back the trees. <br /> <br />Case #2 <br /> <br />Update on NPDES Phase II Implementation <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />In April of 2002 discussion began regarding the National Pollution Discharge <br />Elimination Systems. The primary goal of this permit is to restore and maintain the <br />chemical, physical, and biological integrity of waters of the state through management <br />and treatment of urban storm water runoff. Every year the City is required to-report <br />things that have been done to prove compliance. Staff recommended that funds from the <br />storm water utility be used to offset the costs. Council' requested that staff put together a <br />list of priorities and estimated costs associated with each item, however, the costs are <br />unknown until the program begins implementation. <br /> <br />Council Action: <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Motion to recommend Staff prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program for <br />formal adoption. <br /> <br />Case # 3 Request for Extension of SeWer and Water <br />Background: <br /> <br />In December of 2002, the City received a letter requesting the City prepare a feaSibilitY <br />study for extending urban service to the "rural developing and "central rural reserve" <br />areas. The property owners have agreed to finance the cost of the feasibility study. <br />Bolten and Menk, Inc. have supplied a quote not to exceed $8,500. One of the objectives <br />of the project is to determine the costs involved and how the project will be funded. An <br />up to date comprehensive sewer plan will be needed to put together a feasibility studY. <br /> <br />-167- <br /> <br /> <br />