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1'73 July 7-78 Mr. J. Chlebeck Ierk, City of Little Canada 5 East L. Canada Rd. Little Canada,Minnesota CLERK'S EXHIBIT NO. MEETING -July 12, 1978 Dear Mr. Chlebeck re 180-210 E. County Rd.B.2 (Sleepy Hollow Apts) On July 1-78 my apartments at the above address were flooded from the ponding area adjacent to the south side. The water rose above the berm and flooded both buildings to a depth of about 18 inches. Thirteen famil- ies evacuated under adverse conditions during the night and following day. A list of these tenants has been submitted separately to your office with some estimated personal property losses of about 15,000 dollars. Estimates of property damages to the buildings are from 25,000 to 30,000. You will recall that in June-July-75 I sustained flood damages of16,000 after which Little Canada built a berm in an attempt to control future flooding. So that to date, within 3 years, I am faced with some 45,000 in flood losses. It is obvious that the berm is of limited value and not an adequate solution -to the problem. Also, during these three years the City of Little Canada has continued to grant building permits to Mr. T. Glasrud who has erected large complexes across the road. -During this construction much surface silt has run off into the pond behind Sleepy Hollow so that its present depth is reduced ..p perhaps 3-4 feet. The pond capacity has decreased while the surface run-off from roofs,driveways and parking lots has increased markedly. Even today there are several inches of surface soil on B.2 and clogged . ditches and culverts along Mr. Glasrud's property preventing proper run- off and drainage. My own property now has a reputation of being flooded out and an unsafe place to live. I lost 33% of my'tenants overnight and noone wants to move back unless corrective steps are taken to ensure their safety. I cannot sustain such losses and the property itself is in some jeopardy unless something is done promptly. As you know insurance is not available for flooding. And I feel strongly that with some 50 acres of developed property draining into -my "back yard" and exposing my apartments to floods that the situation is neither equitable nor tolerable. I respectfully suggest.the Council authorize further evaluation of the problem with a view towards a more permanent solution. While this is under way there is a need for dredging the pond to increase its capacity. This would help avoid a catastrophe such as just occurred, and as Mr. Glasrud completes development would maintain the drainage pond better able to handle the water. It would also show the 27 families still living at Sleepy Hollow and others coming to rent that measures are being taken. Right now my clientelle is very jittery about our situation. Thank you for your consideration. I would be happy to attend your meeting any committee gat;ering necessary. Respectfully l