Laserfiche WebLink
City of Centerville <br />Council Meeting Minutes <br />July 8, 2020 <br /> <br />upsizing the pipe. He stated that the funds could be expended from the Storm Water Fund which <br />would deplete that fund. He also stated that an argument could be made that it should come out <br />of the Street Fund as the majority of the project is being funded through that account. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski stated that he understands the purpose of doing it now while the roadway <br />is tore up. Administrator Statz stated it would be cheaper to complete now. <br /> <br />Mr. Steve King asked why this had not been thought of prior. Administrator Statz stated that it <br />was and at the time of the reconstruction of Centerville Road it made sense to place the 42” and <br />contemplate future development of the downtown area. He stated that now we are being faced <br />with the true fact that the roadways are being reconstructed and it would make sense to install it in <br />that location. Mr. King stated that he had concerns that it was not “penciled in” previously and felt <br />that the funds were sewer related and not street related. <br /> <br />Council Member Lakso stated that she briefly remembers previous discussions on the matter and <br />stated that now is the time to upsize the piping. She stated that she felt that a good rule of thumb <br />was to do what you can at the time, as the costs will always increase over time. <br /> <br />Council Member Montain stated that he felt that it could be a developer expense in the future rather <br />than a City expense currently. He also stated that no one knows when the downtown area will <br />develop. <br /> <br />Council Member Wilharber asked if the pipe was concrete. City Administrator Statz stated yes <br />with a lifespan of approximately 100 years. Council Member Wilharber stated that he was in favor <br />of the installation and that he felt that the City should take advantage of the opportunity. <br /> <br />Mayor Love stated that he remembered a 42” pipe but was surprised to hear that an 18” pipe was <br />installed instead to save money. He stated that he was also disappointed that it was now being <br />brought up mid-project. Administrator Statz stated that there may have been communication <br />problems previously and that costs have remained stable for the piping. Administrator Statz stated <br />that the existing piping is not large enough to handle redevelopment of Block 2. Mayor Love stated <br />that if that block were to develop in the future then the roadway (Progress Road) would need to be <br />reconstructed or ponding would need to be installed. <br /> <br />Council Member Koski thanked Administrator Statz for the guidance and staff recommendation <br />but felt that funding should come from the Storm Water Fund and questioned if there was adequate <br />funding for it. <br /> <br />Discussion ensued regarding inclusion of where the funding should come from be included in the <br />motion, having the Finance Director discuss funding levels at the next meeting and making the <br />motion to upsize the pipe with the understanding that the following meeting discussion will take <br />place regarding funding due to construction constraints. <br /> <br />Motion by Council Member Wilharber to Increase Sizing of the Storm Water Pipe from 18” <br />to 24” Along Progress Road and Heritage Street Changing the Original Design of that <br />Portion of the Reconstruction. <br /> <br />Page 8 of 10 <br /> <br /> <br />