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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />May 13, 2009 <br />Mayor Capra advised Mr. King that this is an issue that needs to be discussed with the Chief of <br />Police, but he could also ask City Attorney Glaser some questions in the hall outside the City <br />Council Chambers. <br />Mr. Russell Koski, 7280 Twin Lakes Avenue, appeared to discuss the rain gardens. He stated that <br />he wanted to go on record that he and his neighbors would rather not have rain gardens. They are <br />concerned about the cost of maintenance. He stated that once you have a rain garden, the annual <br />maintenance cost could be about $4,000 and inquired as to who would be responsible for that cost. <br />L CALL TO ORDER <br />Mayor Capra called the May 13, 2009, City Council Meeting to order at 6:42 p.m. <br />II. PUBLIC HEARING(S) <br />Mayor Capra opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m. <br />City Engineer Statz reported that grant funds were received to complete the Downtown <br />Redevelopment Plan. He stated that they are also seeking funding through PFA. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that an application requires adoption of a Stormwater Project <br />Plan, and a Hearing would need to be held regarding that Plan. This plan involves the <br />construction of a pond off the downtown area, which will be utilized as an irrigation <br />reservoir for ball fields in LaMotte Park. The City is on the Project Priority List for 2010 <br />funding. City Engineer Statz showed on the screen the location of the Downtown <br />Redevelopment and where the Stormwater pipe and pond would be placed. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that the second Sormwater Project Plan relates to the 2009 <br />Street Improvements involve Peltier Lake Drive and improvements in the area of 73rd <br />Avenue. He reported that funding is not being sought for the entire project, as just the <br />green infrastructure is eligible. $400,000 of improvements could be funded through this <br />funding source. There are rain garden requirements to meet volume run-off standards. <br />Rain gardens are the most economical way to do this, which would mean a large number of <br />rain gardens would be needed. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that the original bid submitted included special plantings in the <br />Rain Gardens, which amounted to an extra $250,000. It was rebid to look at ways to cut <br />costs. They were able to cut costs by just planting simple grass seed, which can be mowed <br />and would blend with the rest of the yard. In most instances, it would not even be <br />noticeable, as it would only be 1.3 feet lower than the curb. <br />Councilmember Broussard Vickers inquired what would be done if it would not drain in 48 <br />hours. <br />City Engineer Statz replied that should not occur since drain the would be installed. <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />