August 27, 2012 Work Session
1. WEST ARM EAST/WEST ARM DRIVE DRAINAGE 7:00 – 7:30
a. Staff met to discuss the catch basin issue further since the last work session and have come to the conclusion that if the city were to partner with the townhome association it would be logical to simply install one catch basin on the West Arm Drive side (estimate of $4,500 = city liability of $1,080). The city catch basin is performing well and its sediment retention capabilities have improved significantly since the installation of the baffle. We also felt that it made the most sense to install the deeper sump on the downstream catch basin (West Arm Drive) where it would be most effective since the catch basin from West Arm East flows into that one before both catch basins outlet to the French drain. Staff also recommends that the city and the townhome association enter into an agreement to maintain the catch basin based on the respective watershed percentages (76% townhome association & 24% city), but not the French drain. The rationale behind this recommendation is that it should either be one or the other and if the city is going to share responsibility for cleaning the French drain then it doesn’t make much financial sense to install a new catch basin.
2. CHANNEL ROAD RAIN GARDEN 7:30 – 7:50
a. Residents were sent a letter explaining the rain garden situation and a copy of the landscaping proposal done by Norling’s (included) regarding the Channel Rd. rain garden and asked to submit any feedback to city staff by August 23rd. No written comments were received, although positive verbal feedback was received from a number of the residents on Channel Rd.
3. BASKETBALL COURT / PLAYGROUND MODIFICATION DISCUSSION 7:50 – 8:10
a. Included for review is an aerial sketch of the basketball court and playground area at Thor Thompson Park. The sketch includes measurements from the court to the timber forms along the western edge of the playground. Staff came up with two different proposals for the area which are shown on the sketch. Price estimates for both options are coming and will be shared with the council at the meeting.
4. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
a. June Financial Report
b. July Financial Report
c. Letter from Sheriff Richard Stanek
d. July Police Report
5. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Staff met to discuss the catch basin issue further since the last work session and have come to the conclusion that if the city were to partner with the townhome association it would be logical to simply install one catch basin on the West Arm Drive side (estimate of $4,500 = city liability of $1,080). The city catch basin is performing well and its sediment retention capabilities have improved significantly since the installation of the baffle. We also felt that it made the most sense to install the deeper sump on the downstream catch basin (West Arm Drive) where it would be most effective since the catch basin from West Arm East flows into that one before both catch basins outlet to the French drain. Staff also recommends that the city and the townhome association enter into an agreement to maintain the catch basin based on the respective watershed percentages (76% townhome association & 24% city), but not the French drain. The rationale behind this recommendation is that it should either be one or the other and if the city is going to share responsibility for cleaning the French drain then it doesn’t make much financial sense to install a new catch basin.
2. CHANNEL ROAD RAIN GARDEN 7:30 – 7:50
a. Residents were sent a letter explaining the rain garden situation and a copy of the landscaping proposal done by Norling’s (included) regarding the Channel Rd. rain garden and asked to submit any feedback to city staff by August 23rd. No written comments were received, although positive verbal feedback was received from a number of the residents on Channel Rd.
3. BASKETBALL COURT / PLAYGROUND MODIFICATION DISCUSSION 7:50 – 8:10
a. Included for review is an aerial sketch of the basketball court and playground area at Thor Thompson Park. The sketch includes measurements from the court to the timber forms along the western edge of the playground. Staff came up with two different proposals for the area which are shown on the sketch. Price estimates for both options are coming and will be shared with the council at the meeting.
4. INFORMATIONAL DOCUMENTS
a. June Financial Report
b. July Financial Report
c. Letter from Sheriff Richard Stanek
d. July Police Report
5. MISCELLANEOUS