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<br />2. Mr. Keith Okan, Center Street Drainage <br /> <br />City Engineer Peterson noted that the drainage issue covers a lot of area most of which is <br />on private property, thereby limiting what the City can do with storm sewer. He then <br />indicated that the best option is to run storm sewer at the same time the water main <br />service is extended to Center Street. <br /> <br />Council Member Nelson noted that Council had asked Mr. Peterson for a report as to <br />what could be done for these people and their drainage issues. <br /> <br />City Engineer Peterson suggested that the Pheasant Marsh development may help with <br />drainage in the area. He then indicated that his suggestion would be to run sewer when <br />the streets are reconstructed which may not happen for several years. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers clarified that there is no plan for water in the area at <br />this point and said the City is not sure residents want City water. She then asked if a <br />pond could be dug in the back yard. <br /> <br />City Engineer Peterson noted the resident had started to dig a trench to collect water in <br />the back yard and said that water could be routed to the west with his neighbor's <br />permIssIOn. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers asked what the City's responsibility was with regard <br />to fixing the water problem. City Attorney Hoeft indicated the City does not have a <br />responsibility to fix the water problem. He then explained that the City would make a <br />determination for storm water capacity and how to handle it as part of an overall plan for <br />storm drains and ponding. He then noted that, if there is damage caused by the way the <br />City has decided to allow the water to flow, the City would be responsible for damages <br />caused. He further clarified the City is not required to do something but may wish to do <br />so to help out the residents. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers questioned whether the residents were to give up <br />trees to dig a pond if the pond would be useable. City Engineer Peterson explained that <br />due to the ground water levels the pond would have no storage capacity and, therefore, <br />would not do the residents any good. <br /> <br />Council Member Capra asked if there was money in the sewer fund to help offset the <br />costs to run sewer and water to the neighborhood. City Engineer Peterson indicated he <br />felt the ponds in Pheasant Marsh would help with the water issues. <br /> <br />Council Member Broussard Vickers asked whether it was possible to combine the sewer <br />and water on Center Street with Phase II and Phase III of Pheasant Marsh to save money. <br />City Engineer Peterson indicated that it was possible to combine the two projects to save <br />money. <br /> <br />Page 8 of 18 <br />