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<br />City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />August 27, 2008 <br /> <br />VII. OLD BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. Downtown Drainage Pond - St. Genevieve <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson reported that he met with the Property Committee from St. <br />Genevieve regarding the Council's proposal to use their pond. If this is approved, the pond <br />will be expanded by 25%, and a fence and retaining wall will be built. City Administrator <br />Larson showed a slide to point out what would be done. He stated that St. Genevieve <br />would like their engineer to look at the plans also, and they would like the City to <br />reimburse them for some of the cost for their engineer (,__..). <br /> <br />City Engineer Statz explained that they would be making the pond deeper and increasing <br />the amount it could bounce up. He stated that the maximum water level now is 901, and <br />the new maximum water level would be 904 (3 feet higher). He added that, when <br />irrigation pumps are running the elevation of the water would drop to about elevation 895. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson stated that St. Genevieve might be reimbursed for the cost of <br />the pond, the fence ($9,000-$10,000), and the retaining wall. Overall, they seem receptive <br />to the plan. It is estimated that $249,000 from the Legacy Act Funds and $50,000 from the <br />Rice Street Water District will go toward the downtown stormwater system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Paar inquired whether they could use any of the grant money to help with <br />St. Genevieve's engineering cost. <br /> <br />City Engineer Statz replied that he would have to check with Finance Director John Meyer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lee pointed out that this will provide drainage for the water from <br />downtown and irrigation for softball field. <br /> <br />Mayor Capra inquired whether St. Genevieve would like it all fenced. <br /> <br />City Administrator Larson replied that, yes, he believes they would like it all fenced. <br /> <br />City Engineer Statz stated that the building will sit below the retaining wall. <br /> <br />Councilmember Paar recommended the use of black chain link, instead of silver chain link, <br />for the fence. <br /> <br />A motion was made bv Council Member Pur. seconded by Council Member Lee. to <br />auee to reimburse St. Genevieve for their enlrlneerine: costs. not to exceed $2.000. All <br />in favor. Motion carried unanimouslv. <br /> <br />VIll. NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. City Property Storm Damage Ret>air - A.J. Ross Concrete & Masonrv <br /> <br />Page 3 of6 <br />