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MINUTES City Council Octe 23, 1985 Morrison Mr. Phillips commented that when he bought the property 10 years ago Avenue there were no cattails. The Engineer stated that the water table is Drainage higher this year than he has ever seen it. (Cont.) Mr. Phillips stated that he has had problems other years as wel1. Scalze suggested that the Engineer come up with a plan that would include just curb and gutter with the water flowing down the street. Nardini pointed out that this would effect peoples' driveways. The Engineer stated that he could do this but pointed out that the street is flat. Fahey suggested that the Engineer report on the cost of putting in a new street as this is one of the streets that is in bad need of replacement. Mr. Van Hauven asked what the Council intends to do about the 18 inch hole that Frank Frattalone left at the end of the storm sewer pipe. The Engineer reported that he just spoke to Mr. Frattalone and he indicated that he would fill in the hole tomorrow. Another resident of the area stated that she understood that the pipe was buried and now it is sitting on top of the ground. The neighbor asked why the pipe was put in when it wi11 do no good. Mrs. Scalze commented that it was a rush job. Mr. Blesener reported that the pipe was put in at the request of City staff. Mr. Collova commented that he brought the issue up and pointed out that it would be more economical to put the pipe in before there was a home and yard in. Mr. Fahey asked if the pipe was installed at the right level. The Engineer replied that it was. However, the City was going to put the pipe in 30 feet further but due to the peat in the area stopped. Mr. Blesener asked if the pipe could be shortened up so that it did not stick out of the bank. The Engineer commented that this was a possibility. Mr. t/an Hauven asked if the ditch goes in if the City wi11 backfill his property. Van Hauven stated that unless the ditch is 8 feet deep, water will not Plow past his property. Ms. Nardini suggested that she would like to see a plan for the whole area and asked the Engineer for more information. Van Hauven commented that the neighbor's biggest irritation is that the Council indicated in May that nothing further would be done in the area until it was discussed with the neighbors. Then the City went and put this pipe in. Also, there are no easements through the backyard of Van Hauven for the drainage ditch. The Engineer stated that he felt the pipe was a good idea. Eventually additional drainage wi11 be needed in the area. The Engineer stated that he will find out more about backfilling when he meets with the Page -17-