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PIINUTES City Council June 24, 1987 Imp. No. Mike Delex, representing Gardner Bros. Construction, reported that 87-8 they own the property under the NSP power lines and, questioned the (Cont.) proposal to assess this property as it is limited in use. However, other than that concern,Gardner Bros. Construction was in favor of the improvement. The Engineer agreed that the property under the power lines was a problem and pointed out, however, that the property was not totally useless and could be used to meet parking requirements, as a buffer zone, for ponding, etc. The Engineer suggested that perhaps a reduced assessment for this property should be considered, and reported that this could be worked out at the assessment hearing. P1r. Bill Stenger, Sr. appeared before the Council expressing concern about the drainage problem in the area and pointed out that in the last 10 years there have been two major floods in this area. Stenger described the floods and the effect it had on surrounding properties. Stenger was concerned that with increased development in the area, the drainage problem would increase. Stenger also pointed out that the culvert under the road which directs water under 35E is undersized, and reported that the City Engineer informed him that this culvert has never been accepted by the City. The City Engineer reported that Centerville Road is a County road and the City has no jurisdiction over this culvert. Ho~vever, the Engineer pointed out that the City recently replaced much of the culvert to help improve the drainage of the area. Stenger felt there was still not adequate drainage in the area, and with increased paving, the problem would increase. The Engineer pointed out that there will be a large ponding area provided on the Slumberland site. Also, when the property to the south develops, ponding will be required in that area as well. These ponding areas will be designed to handle a 100-year storm. alesener pointed out that the Stenger building is located below the road. The Engineer reported that the City is using the criteria of the Watershed District in reviewing drainage plans for development in the area. This criteria is more restrictive than that of the Highway Department. Stenger stated that he wanted to go on record regarding the drainage problem and hoped that the flooding that occured in the past does not happen again. Pete Costa, property owner in the area, asked who will be responsible for maintenance of the ponds. The Engineer replied that the City will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining ponds. Page -5-