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iir narrower than it used to be; drainage problem; negative environmental impact; poorly conceived, designed and completed project; eyesore; and their belief that the project could be corrected for about$20,000. Mr. James Reed, 10779 Magdalena, did not agree with the Director of Public Works's comments regarding drainage in his staff report. Mr. Reed stated that the creek ran alongside and underneath his pool and to date the creek had carried the water with no problems. However, now that the project had been undertaken to correct the drainage situation on another property, there would be a great increase in water which would end up on his property. The Director of Public Works explained that alongside of the road there was no depth to lay a pipe as there was a high pressure water main below the road. The amount of money budgeted for this project was $50,000 with a Council amended budget of$65,000 and not to exceed $75,000. $56,000 had actually been spent on the project and to undertake other alternatives for this project would have been much more cosily. He had received no feedback to the letter he sent out to the neighbors in October. The Director of Public Works also commented that he did not believe the project could be corrected for $20,000. The lowest bid he had seen for pipe installation was $30 per linear foot. The City Manager noted that staff believed the project was done correctly both from an aesthetic as well as engineering point of view. However, they did acknowledge that extra measures could be taken such as delineation of the side of the road. Casey commented that she thought this was a safety issue, in part because the road was much narrower. Siegel noted the unsightly ditch on Prospect and recommended that staff advise Council before another ditch project was undertaken. Many drainage projects were coming up and Council needed to be aware of priorities. Tryon stated that she was willing to look at options in this case and suggested staff meet with the neighbors before the issue came back to Council. Siegel suggested the formation of a sub- committee but no action was taken on this recommendation. Casey asked how much it would cost to correct the situation and the Director of Public Works stated that he could report back at the next Council Meeting on costs. PASSED BY CONSENSUS: To direct the Director of Public Works to meet with the neighbors on Magdalena to discuss options and concerns regarding this project and to report back at the next Council Meeting. 41/ January 8, 1991 5