North lake (2)Keith,
I met with folks from the Billingsleys, their consultants, and Archer
Western this afternoon. They wanted to talk about the dewatering plan of
AW and understand both sides’ issues and constraints. I was mostly
listening and pointing out what the design intent and constraints were.
I made it clear that as long as we were able to approve the dewatering
plan, any side arrangements were between AW and the B’s. It was very
cooperative and open and I thought constructive. AW is going to try to
lower the water level to more like 482 and try to keep it lower so they
can do more of their grading during the summer. They will likely still
need the delay at the end, but it will be shorter. There were multiple
issues unrelated to our contract such as fill disposal and separate
grading work and access issues. I encouraged that, thinking the City can
only benefit if AW and the B’s strike open deals that save both parties
time and/or money.
One issue that was of a concern was some questions on the impact of
letting the water go downstream and what flow rates would be acceptable.
Apparently there are a couple of beaver dams on the B’s property
downstream that they think may cause some concerns. The small culvert at
the downstream end of your property is also a constraint. I told them
that I would check with you, but that you would likely be amenable to
letting them remove that as they will be building you access across the
spillway channel for your ongoing use. They also mentioned some
historical problems with a retaining wall adjacent to the homes on the
south that I was not aware of. They’ll obviously be sensitive if that
area appears flooded for a period of time, so we’re trying to make sure
they add enough conveyance downstream to prevent issues.
We’re meeting at the site to walk the B’s property downstream in the
morning at 8. I’ll let you know what I learn. Let me know if you have
any questions.
Thanks,
John
John Rutledge
Freese and Nichols, Inc.
4055 International plaza, St 200
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(817) 735-7284
jlr@freese.com <mailto:jlr@freese.com>
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