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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 1990 footings of a bridge on the Sleepy Hollow property', caused damage to trees in the drainage area resulting in the removal of 42 trees. Norris reported that the pond was very close to overflowing during the storm and Sleepy Hollow had great concern that its first-floor units would be flooded. Norris reported that the present owners purchased the Sleepy Aollow property.in 1985. Over the last few years the drainage area running to the pond has become filled with trees and roots and the owners have had this area oleaned out. Shirley Lovell, manager of the Sleepy Aollow complex, reported that the barrier around the pond has eroded and needs to be built up. Norris agreed. Norris reported that the owners of Sleepy Hollow are askinq the City to accept the culvert and run-way area to the pond and maintain this area. The property owners would provide the necessary easements to the City. Fahey commented that the drainage of the Sleepy Hollow property has been a difficult one for the City. In the early 1980's the City addressed the drainage pr,oblem and got the cooperation of the owners of the property contributing to the problem to put in a drainage system. Fahey questioned why the easement for the run-way area was not obtained at that same time. Lovell replied that it was her understanding that the then owner of the Sleepy Aollow property refused to grant the easement. Fahey stated that some research was necessary on the part of the City as to the easement question. Norris stated that the easement would be for maintenance of the run-way area. Fahey stated that it may be that the City did not want to assume the responsibility for maintaining this area. Scalze pointed out that the drainage improvements were put in as a private project. Lovell reported that the current problem arose after recent heavy rains when the Grand Pre' pond overflowed and drained into the Sleepy Hollow property for three days. Page 11