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132 COUNCIL MEETING July 14, 1986 Page Three CONSIDERATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT BIDS FOR ARENA ACRES AND LINO PARKS Mr. Volk reported that the Park Board has recommended approval of the bid from Landscape Structures for playground equipment to establish the first tot lot at Arena Acres and replace and add to the facilities at Lino Park. Mr. Volk said that the funds for the equipment are within the budget and that the equipment manufacturer is very careful about child safety. MOTION: Mr. Marier moved to accept the bid of $12,316.00 from Landscape Structures for playground equipment at Arena Acres Park and Lino Park. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion which carried unanimously. ENGINEER'S REPORT - ORANGE STREET DRAINAGE PROBLEM Mr. Toddie reported that some of the residents along Orange Street have proposed a possible solution to the drainage problem they are experiencing. Currently the water which runs down Orange Street goes as far as a couple of low lots on Orange Street and empties into those lots rather than continuing down the street. The residents have proposed curbs and gutters to alleviate the problem. In simply looking at the area, Mr. Toddie's opinion was that the curbs and gutters may alleviate some of the problem in lighter rainfalls, however, during heavy rainfalls the water would run over the curbs and into those same lots which are now experiencing problems. The water which did continue on down Orange Street could create a flooding problem for residents further down Orange Street. No drainage plan was required at the time of this plat approval. The owner of the home at 902 Orange Street said that he is one of the residents experiencing the problem and that he felt that the City did not take the proper precautions to protect his lot when permits were issued allowing building of homes and raising of the road which all drains into his lot. Raising of the road created a road higher than his property, he said. Other residents were also in attendance to ask for a solution to the problem. Mr. Toddie gave some estimates of $2.50 /foot for asphalt curbs or $8.00 /foot for concrete, but stated that some road upgrade would probably have to be done also and that the curbing should continue at least as far west as Eva Street. The Council did not feel that the cost of a complete engineering study would be warranted at this time and asked if Mr. Volk felt he had a broad enough understanding of the problem to suggest a solution. Mr. Volk felt he could suggest a plan for curb and gutter but agreed that this may not correct the entire problem. MOTION: Mr. Marier moved to authorize Mr. Volk to study the problem of draining along Orange Street and return to the next Council meeting with a plan and associated costs. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion which carried unanimously.