01-24-2019 Special Council Minutes (2019 Imp. Hearings)

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2019 He noted if the project happens, he wants to have something done to divert the water since it will sit there for a few weeks. The City Engineer explained that the plan would be to lower the street enough to get the water into the street and in to the storm sewer, except in extreme rain events. He noted in a few areas it won't be possible to do that, so an inlet would be installed in those places. He stated they would look into some way to get more of the water out of the park. Joe Hellenberg, 2936 Greenbrier Street, stated that he does not agree with the assessment plan since why should he have to pay for the storm sewer if he does not have water problems. The City Engineer explained that the storm sewer costs are not assessed, since the City pays for that, although it does come out of general property taxes. Montour stated drainage issues aside; the City feels the street needs to be replaced, so if we are going to tear the street up, we should fix the drainage too. McGraw stated that if this project does not move forward this year, Greenbrier Street will keep coming up since it needs to be done. He noted that the cost will only get more expensive every year. Chris Volingy stated that he thinks other options for the street could be looked at, and he is not in favor of this. Keis stated that it is the City Council's responsibility to keep all of the City's streets in good repair, so the Council has to look at the City as a whole and be consistent with how other streets have been improved. Torkelson asked Mr Volingy what other options he is referring to. Mr. Volingy stated that an overlay could be done since that is cheaper. The City Engineer explained that the improvement policy states that the first improvement done to a rural street is a full urbanization and address all of the issues. The policy states that if that does not occur, the full cost of the overlay will be paid by the adjacent property owners. The City Engineer stated that if the drainage or other problems are not addressed, that is not fair to the other property owners. Steven Hiland, 2976 Greenbrier Street, asked how the City has the authority to install rain gardens. Montour stated that residents are asked if they want one, and they can be very beautiful. The City Engineer stated that an easement would be needed if the rain garden is put actually on the resident's property, but the road right-of-way extends past the back of the curb, and the City has the right to do construction within that right-of-way. He noted that the City has never installed a rain garden where a resident has refused one. 7