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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 22, 2009 McGraw stated that he bears what Mr. Waite is saying, but did not agree with taking water from Bast Savage for the benefit of West Savage. He did not believe this was fair and equitable. Blesener indicated that he would support Mr. Waite's request if all property owners on East Savage supported it. Blesener felt that was doubtful. Waite did not believe the L-pipe would result in East Savage drying up, pointing out that eventually the water level would reach a point where it would overflow the pipe and the excess water would go into East Savage. Blesener noted that the lake level is currently 2 to 3 feet fi•om the weir, and pointed out the lack of precipitation over the summer. Blesener suggested that Mr. Waite approach the DNR with his request to raise the lake level, as it is the DNR that regulates lake levels. Waite indicated that he is trying to find a solution for the lake. I~Ie noted that there is little wildlife left in or on West Savage. TTe was also concerned that there were chemicals coming into West Savage. Blesener noted that the Watershed is responsible for water quality. The City Administrator pointed out that at the October 20°i meeting Cliff Aichinger stated that it was very expensive to test for chemicals when you do not know what you are looking for. The City Attorney reported that Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) has a program wherein homeowners gather water samples and MCES will test them. Blesener suggested that the City Administrator check into this program and get the information to Mr. Waite. Mr. Waite then presented pictures of the property conditions at Gopher Electronics which showed a discarded tire, leaves and other debris. He noted that there is a MN DOT storm water discharge pipe that is filling with sand. There is also a sand bar going out into the lake from a freeway outlet. Waite pointed out that MN DOT had indicated that there was no freeway storm water being discharged into Savage Lake. The City Administrator reported that the Public Works Superintendent contacted MN DOT and was told that the storm water pipe at the northeast corner of West Savage is an abandoned pipe. There is a small sand delta in this area, but it is MN DOT's position that removing the delta would do more damage than good. Waite asked how deep the sand deltas were. The City Administrator pointed out that the City Engineer had done some analysis of the deltas and agreed that removal would cause more damage than good. Waite felt that the lake was so low at this point and a better analysis of the depth of the sand deltas could be done. McGraw noted the damage that would be done in removing the sand deltas as the property around West Savage is fully developed. Waite felt the deltas were deep and if the lake could be 12