HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000044_pg138Green basin. The solution to the problem is not simple and the problem cannot be
solved quickly.
Councilmember Baumgartner questioned if there was any sand or debris in the pipes
that would have caused the water to accumulate and not go through the pipes.
Engineer Hubbard replied that he had checked the pipes but did not see any evidence
of blockage.
Mr. Notaro stated that the water did not drain out of his yard until the collar was
removed and asked if it was possible that the collar could be made to serve a
double purpose, to allow the water to go back into the drain, as well as keep it
out.
Administrator Achen replied that it may be possible but that it would not elleviate
the problem, and that in 1975 there had been water to the doors and steps.
Councilmember Hodges questioned if the road was that low. Engineer Hubbard replied
that the road is low and that the water came out of the catch basins into the street.
The curbs were supposed to have been able to handle the water, but there was too much
rain at once.
Councilmember Hodges asked if it would be possible to connect the drain with one of
the major lines.
Engineer Hubbard replied that the other systems in the area were also too small to
handle the drain being run into it.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the only solution would be to implement the
plan for $4.3 million, plus the additional costs of land acquisition and inflation
since the quote was made two years ago.
Councilmember Rowley stated that the public interest was low during a dry season, and
consequently it had been difficult for the City to put through any plan. She suggested
that if anyone comes up with any ideas that they would be more than welcome to contact
the City Engineer with their suggestion.
Councilmember Ziebarth questioned if there was a place upstream where the water could
be backed up to prevent such problems. Engineer Hubbard replied that Groveland Park
was a possibility. However, it would then present problems for the people living in
that area, and thus would just be moving the problem from one area to another.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that the back yards could take some of the water but
they would not • be able to handle all of it.
Mr. Notaro asked what the status was of the Comprehensive Plan. Mayor Pickar replied
that it had been accepted by the City without any recommendations.
Mayor Pickar at this time asked that the Council advance to the public hearings which
had been scheduled, in order to keep as close to the time table as possible. He
then recessed the regular meeting and opened the public hearing.