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Green basin. The solution to the problem is not simple and the problem cannot be <br />solved quickly. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner questioned if there was any sand or debris in the pipes <br />that would have caused the water to accumulate and not go through the pipes. <br />Engineer Hubbard replied that he had checked the pipes but did not see any evidence <br />of blockage. <br />Mr. Notaro stated that the water did not drain out of his yard until the collar was <br />removed and asked if it was possible that the collar could be made to serve a <br />double purpose, to allow the water to go back into the drain, as well as keep it <br />out. <br />Administrator Achen replied that it may be possible but that it would not elleviate <br />the problem, and that in 1975 there had been water to the doors and steps. <br />Councilmember Hodges questioned if the road was that low. Engineer Hubbard replied <br />that the road is low and that the water came out of the catch basins into the street. <br />The curbs were supposed to have been able to handle the water, but there was too much <br />rain at once. <br />Councilmember Hodges asked if it would be possible to connect the drain with one of <br />the major lines. <br />Engineer Hubbard replied that the other systems in the area were also too small to <br />handle the drain being run into it. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the only solution would be to implement the <br />plan for $4.3 million, plus the additional costs of land acquisition and inflation <br />since the quote was made two years ago. <br />Councilmember Rowley stated that the public interest was low during a dry season, and <br />consequently it had been difficult for the City to put through any plan. She suggested <br />that if anyone comes up with any ideas that they would be more than welcome to contact <br />the City Engineer with their suggestion. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth questioned if there was a place upstream where the water could <br />be backed up to prevent such problems. Engineer Hubbard replied that Groveland Park <br />was a possibility. However, it would then present problems for the people living in <br />that area, and thus would just be moving the problem from one area to another. <br />Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the back yards could take some of the water but <br />they would not • be able to handle all of it. <br />Mr. Notaro asked what the status was of the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Pickar replied <br />that it had been accepted by the City without any recommendations. <br />Mayor Pickar at this time asked that the Council advance to the public hearings which <br />had been scheduled, in order to keep as close to the time table as possible. He <br />then recessed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing. <br />