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City staff and commission discuss county's request for slice of land near Topside Manor; joint meeting recommended
Summary
City staff briefed the commission on a county request for a slice of city-owned property adjacent to Topside Manor, noting the parcel contains wastewater evaporation ponds and a sewer main; staff recommended a joint meeting with the county to address utilities and preserve city interests.
City staff presented a request from the county for a narrow strip of city-owned land west of Topside Manor that includes or abuts two wastewater evaporation ponds and a sewer main. The city manager (referred to in the transcript as Kent) said staff need a joint meeting with county representatives to clarify exactly what the county needs and to ensure the city preserves access to critical utilities. "What they're asking about is basically this slice of property..." Kent told the commission, framing the request as a possible location for a storage building to serve Topside Manor's operational needs.
Staff and engineers raised concerns that the easterly slice may include sewer infrastructure and that an initial review does not show a definitive answer on whether the county needs the entire slice now or merely a set-aside. An engineer noted the sewer nearer Topside may be too shallow to extend north-west without deeper main connections on Second Street, meaning future development could require additional utility work. Staff recommended a joint meeting between boards and suggested bringing aerial imagery and maps to the meeting for a detailed discussion.
No formal action was taken; the commission asked staff to request possible dates from the county for a joint session and to return with maps and staff recommendations.
