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City Council Meeting Minutes March 23, 1999 . Page 10 l Thuesen stated that the options involving Silver Point Park would also create damage to the 2 existing ecosystem and potential aesthetic issues would need to be addressed. He added that 3 these options would require the destruction and displacement of 4-6 homes and families. 4 5 Thuesen stated there would be changes which would require emotional healing with both 6 options. He added after reviewing all the information, he believes the use of the Harding area is 7 the best option available to provide temporary storm water storage as no destruction of homes or 8 displacement of residents would be required. He stated that long-term ramifications and 9 obtrusiveness of the options available were important factors in making his decision. 10 I I Thuesen stated that the engineers involved have several landscaping options available to redefine 12 this location and maintain its desirability. He expressed his hope that all involved will strive to 13 achieve peaceful solutions using open and honest dialogue as the City attempts to achieve 100 14 year flood protection for its residents. 15 16 Cavanaugh asked whether it would be possible to make drainage connections between Silver 17 Point Park and Trillium Park to create a holding pond there without taking homes. Mr. Hubmer 18 stated that option had been reviewed early in the process, adding that Trillium Park is a very 0 narrow parcel and would only provide storage for 4-5 acre feet. 20 21 Cavanaugh stated he has wrestled continuously with this issue, and expressed his belief that the 22 option#4 concerning the Harding area will not work. He expressed his concern with regard to 23 the scale and scope of the project being proposed in the rear yard areas. He added that this 24 option should be abandoned. 25 26 Cavanaugh stated that he favors Silver Point Park as the long-term solution for the City's 27 flooding problems as it is public property and provides community access. He expressed his 28 support for option#8 affecting the area south of Silver Point Park. 29 30 Ranallo stated that the City has retained the 3 largest and most reputable engineering firms over 31 the past 12 years, and a decision must be made to provide 100 year flood protection. He added 32 that resident's property would not be stolen, and he is not concerned with his legacy for the City. 33 He expressed his belief that shelving the issue would be wrong, and would not solve the 34 problem. 35 36 Ranallo stated that the issue has been studied for 12 years and the decision being made was not 37 rushed. He added that a good,aesthetic project in the Harding area will be pursued, which he 38 believes is the City's only option. He expressed concern that if the project is halted, a storm 39 water-related catastrophe might occur_.