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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, September 22, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 15 of 18 (10. COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE DRAINAGE ISSUES, Continued) McMillan stated she will ask the new Public Works Director to take a look at the situation. Martini stated he would recommend that it be considered in light of all the other projects and needs the City has and to prioritize it in relation to those. Levang stated in her view cleaning out the ditches and culverts would make a lot of sense regardless of whether the pipes are upsized. McMillan commented that would make the water move a lot faster and that perhaps the solution would be create more storage room in the ditches. Jewel Vitas stated she has asked over the years for something to be done with the ditches and that Jesse Struve tried to initiate an every two-year maintenance program but that it comes down to money. Printup stated he does not disagree with waiting until the end of the month but that the City should give the property owners some type of commitment. Levang stated the pictures show that this has been going on for quite some time and that she would like to see a plan put in place to prevent further harm to the property. Martini noted the costs mentioned in the report assume the hiring of a private contractor and that the Public Works Department could conduct some or all of the work at a lower cost. Bremer concurred that the City should refer this matter to the new Public Works Director and that the City needs to be prepared for what work might ultimately be necessary. Jewel Vitas stated the rain eventually drains into a holding pond but that not all of it is getting there and instead soaks into the ground. Martini stated he would agree that there are minimal impacts once it gets to the pond and that the water needs to get there more efficiently. Levang indicated she would not be opposed to waiting until the new Public Works Director is able to review the situation but that she would like to see a commitment on the part of the City that they are going to do something. McMillan suggested the item be put back on the Council agenda at the end of October or early November. Levang asked when the work would be done. Martini indicated it depends on how quickly the project can be put together. The City Council took no formal action on this item.