Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/16/2007

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CASE # .3. UPDATE ON HIGHLANDS AT RIVER PARK POND By Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: Staff has been working with the residents of the lots surrounding the lined pond located between Xkimo Street, and Yakima Court and Yakima Street in the Highlands at River Park subdivision to resolve the leaking problem this pond is potentially experiencing. At the September 18,2007 Public Works Committee meeting Mr. Scott Rothrum a resident at 15370 Xkimo Street was present to request assistance with obtaining information regarding the manufacture of the pond liner and also to request continued assistance from city staff in locating the source of the potential pond leak. The purpose of this case is to provide an update on the continuing efforts of the City to assist in this matter, Mr. Rothrum was provided with a contact, the consulting engineer who prepared plans for th,e subdivision, through whom he has now obtained information as to the, manufacturer of the pond liner and its warrantee information. Recall that previously staff had performed a dye test which indicated that the potential leak was likely located in the northerly section of the pond. Staff has ordered and received additional dye tablets and is prepared to conduct a second test to more accurately pinpoint the breach location. However, weather conditions have not been favorable to conducting further testing. The dye tends to dissipate relatively quickly therefore a calm day with no precipitation is desired. Staff hopes to complete this testing as soon as weather conditions allow. We will contact Mr. Rothrum before we conduct the dye testing to allow him to be present. Action: F or informational purposes, no action required. Reviewed By: Director of Public Works, Principal City Engineer Engineering Technician IV PW: 10/16/07 15