CC_Minutes_2009_0223 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Regular City Council Meeting Monday, February 23, 2009 Page 14 sharing opportunities for this supplemental coverage and with other lakes. Coun- cilmember Ihlan advised that she would support the motion this year; however, she sought further review before 2010. Councilmember Roe opined that it made sense to have additional coverage, if there was lots of activity and at times when there was a potential for violations, and the proactive nature of a preventative force in place. However, he expressed concern with deployment of Ramsey County resources based on who had a sup- plemental contract; and opined that Ramsey County should have its own means to determine where to place those limited resources. Councilmember Roe indicated that, by appearance, the City of Shoreview had multiple lakes in their agreement; and suggested further discussion and evaluation. Mayor Klausing concurred; and asked City Manager to make note of this request for further evaluation and discussion. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Ihlan; Roe; Pust; and Klausing. Nays: None. c. Authorize Staff to Engage WSB and Associates, Inc. to complete additional study and final design for the Walsh Lake Subwatershed Drainage Im- provements City Engineer Debra Bloom briefly reviewed the study of the storm water hydrol- ogy of the Walsh Lake subwatershed as previously authorized by the City Coun- cil. Ms Bloom reviewed the location; neighborhood concerns about localized street flooding and property damage; and analysis to-date. Ms. Bloom referenced the two options presented in the WSB proposal, dated Sep- tember 26, 2008, and based on project assumptions and findings. Ms. Bloom addressed the study included in the report; and the proposal for addi- tional study and final design by WSB, in an amount not to exceed $19,700, to be funded through the City's stormsewer infrastructure funds; with staff working with Rice Creek Watershed District and Ramsey Conservation District on possi- ble cost-sharing grants for this project. Staff recommended Option #2 as detailed in the WSB proposal, .consistent with those agencies, and having neighborhood support; and based on best management practices. Ms. Bloom noted that there were 27 property owners in the neighborhood; and that they had expressed their interest in working on infiltration options; with maintenance agreements to be developed with property owners, and construction to be provided by the City.