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Show Review - Wednesday, April 25, 1984 - Page 3 Flood committee recommends more sandbags for runoff , ft ; v )UW4im,' ....;!?, : !JV V --- T'-4 ::.T " , a"S - : - , '. - I By MARCELLA WALKER Pleasant Grove's flood committee discussed acquiring additional sandbags after a report on Battlecreek debris basin was given during Tuesday's city council meeting. Sherri Atwood, Emergency Preparedness director for the city, and other committee members have made a tour of the city documenting the areas where flooding may occur. Citizens concerned about flooding on their property should call Sherri at 785-250- 6 to learn if they should get sandbags. Mayor David Holdaway said that last year some residents got sandbags and there was no need because they had no chanceat all of being flooded. The bags should go to the threatened areas, he said. Public Works Director Frank Mills said he felt there was a chance that Battlecreek debris basin might have water go over the top this year. In order to direct that water, whether it is down the regular flood channel or if another channel is made down Battlecreek Drive (200 S.) more sandbags might be needed. Mayor Holdaway said it is a foregone conclusion that Grovecreek will go over the spillway again. He added that it is not as likely that Battlecreek will go' over but both basins will be monitored continually. At an earlier meeting of the committee the possibility of diverting water which might go over the top of the Battlecreek basin down 200 S. was discussed. At Tuesday's meeting the general concensus was to let the water, should it go over, follow the natural flood channel. This would necessitate removing any obstacles such as fences and debris from the natural channel. The sides of the channel could be sandbagged where necessary. The same method of carrying water from the Grovecreek spillway that was used last year successfully would be used again this year. Sandbags and pipes will be placed on 500 North to direct the water down the side of the street and into the canal. Pipes will be placed at Walker Wash to direct flood waters there into the Murdock Canal also when the time is right. The city leaders cautioned people on 500 North to not open grates when water is coming down the street as they do not want the water going into the sewer. Mr. Mills said that slides in Battlecreek Canyon are being watched carefully. He noted that he is somewhat concerned about the rise of water in Battlecreek debris basin. Water is being released from both basins as fast as possible. Warm weather on Tuesday, April 17, had caused waters in the ditches to rise and a report from a citizen averted flooding at 600 E. Center. The flood committee urges everyone to be sure that nearby ditches are cleared of debris and garbage and that those in the flood plain should look into getting flood insurance. Mayor Holdaway reported that as of April 1 the National Weather Service said that precipitation was 150 percent of normal. Utah Lake was one foot higher than last year at this time. The lake is expected to rise to about five feet above compromise this spring. Councilman John Frampton reported that the debris, mostly gravel, has been removed from the Grovecreek and the Battlecreek flood control basins. Tons of the rock was removed to allow the basins to hold more water. He said that when the water is low, if it ever is again, they will try to remove more of the gravel. Sandbags are available at the city shops at cost. Sand is also at the shops. Those interested in service projects regarding the flood prevention should contact Mrs. Atwood at the police station, Dr. David Dickerson, councilman in charge of the sandbags, or the city shops. Residents who are aware of locations where grates need to be cleared or other obstructions to the flow of water cleared should contact the city hall. THE LARGEST WATER TANK ever erected in Pleasant Grove is under construction at the new site near the ; Monson Well. The tank will hold 2 million gallons of water when full. It is part of the water improvement project i Pleasant Grove. i: " ; oCity Council continued from front page that a legal opinion on this matter should be obtained from the city attorney. A zone change request from R-- l to C-- l of the Coleman, Hardy and Wright properties on Center Street just above 100 E. was reviewed. The council also heard a request from Robert Shoell to zone his property east and south of 700 E. from to R-l-. Public hearings on the two requests will be held May 15 at 6:30 p.m. is about $600 per share while that of the Pleasant Grove Irrigation h-- Company is about $500. However, ,fe water turns are longer with the 'A Murdock water. 11 Members of the council felt that a trade should be value for value. A formal proposal on the water shares question will be prepared and voted on at the next meeting. Mayor Holdaway introduced Brian Anderson, a BYU student Ji majoring in public administration, who will intern with the city this summer. The mayor said that k Brian would like to become involved in some important projects. He suggested that he could sr- do a study on the library, prepare a personnel policy, prioritize capital ,:? improvement projects, and look at r industry in the community. The city has applied for a grant from the state to put in curb and f gutter on State Street from approximately 300 East to 1000 S. Water collects in this area and fl ' the curb and gutter would carry the water south to a drainage ditch. Councilman John Frampton "J ' laid that his crews are filling thuckholes with asphalt and hope it will last. He reported that the debris basins had been cleaned as much as possible with the water high. Councilman Frampton also reported that he had been questioned about exempting residents from paying for garbage if they do not use the service. Council reaffirmed that they cannot allow exceptions to the rule that everyone must pay for the garbage service whether they use it or not. It is permissible for people who go away for the winter and who notify the city to be exempted while they are gone, however. The council approved the Finnal plat A of Country Meadows subdivision. The interpretation of a minor subdivision in the A-- 2 zone was reviewed. Councilman Dickerson indicated he understood that a minor subdivision in the A-- 2 zone must come off a five acre parcel. Public Works Director Frank Mills said he understood that any lot of 12,000 square foot or more on a dedicated road can qualify for a minor subdivision. The council felt New tree will honor resident The Pleasant Grove Garden Club will plant a tree at the Battlecreek Park on April 27, Arbor Day, at 7 a.m. in honor of a local citizen. The very brief program will be under the direction of Chairwoman Donna Brock. Annually the Garden Club plants a tree in the park on Arbor Day in honor of a worthy citizen. The public is invited to the-- ' ceremony. Council will discuss irrigation exchange It; Among the items to be discussed at the Pleasant Grove City Council meeting to be held May 1 at 7 p.m. it in the city hall will be a decision on nr,i details for exchange of canal water for Pleasant Grove irrigation water. 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