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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for October 4, 2010 Page 5 of 9 roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, and connections to City utilities. Also discussed by Council were traffic calming measures such as a three-way stop at the intersection and installation of a median or driver feedback signs. Staff proposed holding a public hearing on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Weidt made motion, Klein seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2010 — 46 RECEIVING FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOUTH ETHAN AVENUE ROADWAY, DRAINAGE, AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS. Ayes: Klein, Petryk, Weidt, Haas, Miron Nays: None Motion carried. Council took a short recess. Discussion on Findings of Fact for Victor Gardens Ground Water At the September 20, 2010 meeting, Council discussed solutions to address the groundwater that has been affecting a number of residents following construction of their homes in Victor Gardens, causing flooded basements, algae and slime on the private alleyways, and constant pumping of water through sump pumps. Resident Tony Schwab had presented this issue to Council and requested, in addition to a grant from the Rice Creek Watershed District for a 50% match up to a total of $50,000, the City provide a grant to help pay for a specific project that will assist residents in dealing with this issue. Tony Schwab and Brian Krystofiak, P.E. from Carlson Professional Services explained a system of shallow pipes that would discharge the sump pump water into the pond or drainage ditch, instead of on to the streets. As directed by Council, staff had prepared a resolution with findings based on the discussion at that meeting to support funding this project. Council discussed causes for the high groundwater, and Councilmember Haas pointed out the theory in Houston Engineer's analysis was that it could be from excessive watering of lawns by the residents. Three residents from the development spoke about the problems they are having due to the high ground water level. Weidt made motion, Petryk seconded, to approve RESOLUTION 2010-47 APPROVING A GRANT TO RESIDENTS IN THE VICTOR GARDENS NEIGHBORHOOD FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS not to exceed $45,875 for the City's portion of the project. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, to amend the motion to add a condition to the resolution to require a cursory review of the irrigation practices and water usage. All Ayes. Motion carried. Vote on original motion as amended - Ayes: Petryk, Haas, Weidt, Klein, Miron Motion carried.