08-07-03 Fill Dirt Review Committee

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Fill Dirt Review Committee M.es- August 7, 2003 Page 2 -- CITY OF LA PORTE DRAINAGE, mSTORY OF THE ORDINANCES, AND TESTIMONIES FROM THE CITIZENS Chairperson Mike Mosteit thanked Committee Member Beasley for deputizing in his absence at the July 24, 2003 Fill Dirt Review Committee. 5. RECEIVE STAFF REPORTS Staff discussed and provided the Committee with an overview of Ordinance 1444-D, including the table, exhibits, informational handouts and fee schedule. Staff suggested minor changes of the silt fence and removal of spreading to occur within 30 days. Councilmember Meismer thanked staff for well-prepared documents. Committee Member Engelken questioned ifthere is a time-table to clean ditches which currently have problems; and what is the City doing regarding maintaining the ditches. Chairman Mosteit originally became concerned regarding the flooding problems. The Committee should assess how the City and County's capabilities could correct the problems. Assistant City Manager John Joerns further noted staff has been reviewing issued permits and property, non-compliance letters have been mailed out, and one red tag. Another citizen is being investigated for not having a permit. These situations will continue to be monitored. The status of "L" Street work is being monitored, a team has been sent to review Lomax Drive, and there will be continued receipt of information from Flood Control. Mr. Mosteit inquired about drainage between "L" Street and "P" Street, he was informed work will not begin in the area until 2005. Mr. Joerns assured Mr. Mosteit he will stay on top of this matter. Director of Public Works Steve Gillett noted that Public Works does not have the equipment to set the culverts on "P" Street; the citizens were instructed to get a permit. Staffwill check on what material was used to cover the culverts. Mr. Meismer noted he felt the committee should stay on the agenda, without discussing the complaints. Mr. Mosteit feels the anonymous complaint issue should be brought up at the full Council Meeting during a future Workshop. 6. NEW BUSINESS Recommendations for City Council Meeting: · Address citywide flooding issues on a citywide basis, with full discussion and direction. · Take Ordinance 1444-D with corrected attachments to Council for approval at the August 11,2003 Meeting. · At a future Workshop Meeting, address citizen's complaints and anonymous complaints, plus the grievance process. · Lift moratorium.