HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.11.2000 (2)COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 11, 2000
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Jordan, Anders, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
The drainage issues related to the Pine Meadows Addition subdivision located north of Platt's
and K-Mart on University Avenue were reviewed. Bill Claassen, of Wayne Claassen
Engineering & Surveying, Inc., stated that there is not going to be much impact on increasing the
imperviousness, and in fact it should be quite negligible. Mr. Claassen stated that the net effect
is a benefit to the area by getting more of the flow into the pipe until it goes into the street
system. Mr. Claassen stated that the 27" storm sewer will be extended on either side of the
street to collect water coming from the Hy-Vee area and further to the east. Mr. Claassen stated
that an area has been left to allow room for a small water retention pond if the city chooses to
buy the land for a detention basin. The LeComptes will extend the sewer pipe but will not build
a detention pond. There will be berms around the current drainage stream through the property
which would direct more water off surrounding properties and into the storm sewer. Mr.
Claassen stated that the water will still spill into the streets during very heavy rainfall, which is
where it is suppose to go during storms.
Mr. Claassen reported that the development will have six lots on 20 acres and Tract D will be
used as a pasture for the horses.
David LeCompte stated that they are planning to have horses in the subdivision, but it is not their
intent to sell the lots as equestrian lots. The LeComptes are selling them as large lots with trees
on them.
Mr. Claassen stated that the berms will force water to the streets, and that a detention pond would
decrease the frequency of water jumping over the cul de sac to the streets.
Councilperson Getty stated that at the Technical Review Committee meeting there were concerns
as to who would maintain Tracts C and D. Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the Deed of
Dedication will name the LeComptes as maintaining the tracts.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that it would cost approximately $20,000 to $25,000 to
construct a detention pond in the area, with excavation, grading, sanding and acquisition of the
land.
Mr. Temeyer reported that the zoning ordinance allows a property owner to have four horses on
one acre of property in the city limits.
Councilperson Getty stated that there could be six barns and 16 to 18 horses in the middle of
town, and he has a problem with putting horses in the city limits. Councilperson Getty stated
that he does not like the idea of all the drainage water going down the street.
Mr. LeCompte stated the storm water issue is an existing problem, and that the development will
not impact anything that is going on right now in the area, and the development is not
exacerbating the situation. Mr. Temeyer noted that existing neighbors have footings and drains
that go into the sanitary sewer causing the problem.
Mayor Rooff commented that all new houses are required to have back flow preventors, but this
area has a lot of cross connection problems. Mayor Rooff stated that the people in the area will
continue to have problems whether there is development or not. Mayor Rooff commented that
we need to determine the impact of a detention pond down stream. Mr. Claassen commented
that he has not studied the impact of a detention pond as it is not a requirement for the
development.
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Councilperson Anders stated that the city would need to purchase the land from the LeComptes
if we are going to put in a detention pond.
Mr. Thorson commented that the engineers have done a good job of maximizing the use of the
storm sewer.
Mr. LeCompte noted that they are planting pine trees so that there will be privacy from the
businesses in the area. Mr. LeCompte stated that the impact the subdivision will have on storm
water in the area will be nil, and there may even be some improvement.
Mr. Claassen stated that a detention pond could make a difference during hard rainfalls for those
down below. Mr. Claassen stated that the source of the water is not coming from the subdivision
but because of the size of the storm sewer.
Councilperson Berry stated that she feels what the LeComptes are planning will help the
situation. Councilperson Berry stated that she does not think its fair that the LeComptes are
subjected to this when the problem is already there.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Berry that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk