02-08-89 Council Workshop Minutes

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MINUTES City Council February 8, 1989 flood plane area on the Federal Insurance Flood Plan Map, even though it does flood more than any other area in the whole city. It is also part of the County Ditch which backs up in a heavy rain. Boats were used last year to get in and out of the park. Mr. Fahey stated that the Statute says "Flood Prone" areas. Ms. LaBay stated that they could get out of the park on foot in case of an emergency. Mayor Fahey directed the Attorney to look at the Statutes especially g1370.0150, Space Requirements; §1370.0170 Flood Prone Areas; and, §1370.0180 Utility Hazards. Lee Roderick, Director of APEC, appeared before the Council to inform them that the concrete block and the pictures they submitted followed guidelines adopted from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. She said that their pictures meet the same standards as those used in Blaine. She said that dripping water has been in the Blaine structure. she also stated that she testified for the legislation in drawing up the regulations used by Dick Haug. Mayor Fahey said that these are the issues that the Council needs to have more information on, in order to do what is right for both the homeowners and the park owners. Scalze asked Roderick about the APEC plan as being able to be constructed under 1989 standards. The Mayor also mentioned the floating slab, and the possibility of building this type of structure. Scalze asked that if the peat was 30 feet, could they still go with the floating slab. Carley did not seem to think so, because it would sink. LaBay informed the Council that the Laundry room is cement, and it does not appear to be sinking. She also said that Elk River and Kraus Anderson both have informational packets available. The Mayor said that the homeowners should try to educate the Council with as much information as possible. Page 5