HomeMy WebLinkAboutStreet & Alley Committee Minutes 07.17.1997MINUTES
STREET & ALLEY COMMITTEE
JULY 17, 1997 5:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gay Easton William Staudinger
Gary Temple Jim Flisrand
Chuck Rodgers
Discussion on the alley behind Wayne Mahan between 7th and 8th
Avenue. The MMIA's position on this situation is outlined in a
letter from Owen Voigt (see attached). The committee recommended
the alley be built up on the east side but no construction will be
done on private property. Jim stated that this would be done in
the next 2-3 weeks.
Discussion in regards to Terry Fink purchasing the right of way on
the east side of the Caboose Saloon on West Main Street was tabled
until the next regular meeting. The City Attorney was out of town
and there were several legal issues that needed to be addressed.
Discussion on Saturday garbage collection at the container site and
downtown. The possibility of obtaining individual compactors was
discussed. Jim will have a proposal for review at the next regular
meeting.
Other issues discussed were the railroad crossings at 5th Avenue
and Railroad and Woodland, water drainage and culverts at 5th St.
South and Yellowstone and 5th Street South and Woodland. Drainage
into an old cement drain ditch creates a problem. Jim will address
this in the final development of South 5th Street.
The meeting was adjourned at G:45 p.m.
Res ct submitted,
Gay Easton, Cha man
TO: Street/Alley and Garbage Committee
FROM: Jim Flisrand, Director Public Works
DATE: July 17, 1997
SUBJ: CITY LIABILITY - Regarding Storm Runoff
I spoke with MMIA, concerning possible liability resulting
from storm runoff. MMIA was successful in defending the
City of Billings in a situation very similar to our concern
on West Gth Street.
A City is not required to install storm sewer systems over
and above current systems. If no system exists, the City is
not required to install a storm system.
If current street and Curb/Gutter construction and grades
are typical of 10-States Standards, City would typically not
be liable.
If existing systems can handle flows originally designed, (2
to 5 year storm design is common) the City would not be
liable for damage done by a larger storm.
Given adequate funding, through bond obligations, or other
means, a City can add new storm systems, however, is not
obligated.