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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes September 8, 1998 Page 8 1 at the north end of the park and 9 feet at the south end. He added the soil configuration in the 2 park is tight clay which does not allow-water to travel through it very.fast, so the excavation 3 process will be easier. 4 Mayor Ranallo suggested a public information meeting to discuss the parks. He suggested 5 October 13 Council meeting, instead of expecting the Parks Commission to field all questions. . 6 Motion by Thuesen, second by Faust to approve Resolution 98-069,to approve plans and 7 specifications and order advertisement for bids for improvements to Silver Point Park. 8 Motion carried unanimously. 9 C. Review concept plan for home buyout area, St. Anthony Boulevard and Pahl Avenue. 10 Mr. Hubmer presented two depictions of cross sections for the storm water ponding areas to be 11 constructed at the home buyout locations. He stated the pond depths would be 6-8 feet. He 12 stated the ponds would have sloping sides and flat bottoms with landscaping and other amenities 13 yet to be determined within the ponding area. He added the Parks Commission might wish to 14 become involved as it is an.opportunity for green space. 15 Cavanaugh expressed his unease with the project as the time gets closer to digging the holes. He 16 stated he had understood there had been discussion about such a pond at the Town `N' Country 17 location, and requested an update on that. 18 Mr. Hubmer stated that possibility was researched and found to be prohibitively expensive since 19 it is commercial property. He noted its great distance from the flooding areas. Cavanaugh asked 20 whether a cost estimate for that will be available for the September 13 meeting for consideration, 21 as it might diminish the need for the home buyouts. Cavanaugh added he wished to see that 22 option pursued. Mr. Hubmer confirmed there would be an estimate. 23 Thuesen stated residents had expressed concern with.regard to liability issues and.fencing of the 24 ponds. Mr. Hubmer agreed fencing is an issue,and most communities with ponding do not fence 25_ them because of maintenance issues and aesthetic reasons,as well as the obstacle which fences 26 present to rescue vehicles in case of emergency. He added lakes are also storm water receptacles, 27 but communities elect not to fence them. 28 Thuesen asked how long the storm water ponds take to fill. Mr. Hubmer stated the ponds would 29 fill within an hour or two, and the ponds will drain within 6-8 hours of rain cessation. 30 Mr. Jacobs stated with regard to the grant program, he would appreciate an explanation 31 in writing as to why his grant application was rejected. Mr. Hubmer stated letters were currently being sent to all residents who applied to the grant program.