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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 13~ 1996 into the ditch in front of his house. Plisner asked if the Watershed was intending to direct more water into Kohlman Lake. Sherri Buss replied that water is only being re-routed, there will be no additional water into Kohlman. The large pipes and series of weirs being installed will slow the run-off down when it gets into the wetlands. Fahey stated that it was a difficult decision of how much City tax dollars should be spent for two homes which were built too low. Fahey reported that the run- off situation was improved when County Road B-2 was reconstructed. Fahey stated that he was not adverse to doing something. However, pointed out that it doesn't matter if the culverts are moved, water will go to the lowest point, and that is in front of Plisner's property. Plisner felt the ditch at the front of his property was not low enough. Fahey felt one option would be to move the water into the lake quicker. However, this would not address ecoloqical concerns of the lake. Fahey asked if Buss could facilitate some cooperation between the Watershed and the County on this issue. Buss agreed that a joint assessment of the situation was needed. Buss indicated that she would inform the Council of the results of that assessment. Fahey felt the issue may be one of ditch maintenance. Plisner requested an invitation to the meeting of the Watershed and County. Buss asked if there were any other projects the City would like the Natural Resources Board to work on. Fahey asked for the Natural Resources Board~s continued support of in the Rice Street/Little Canada Road redevelopment project. Morelan asked if there was a problem in Little Canada with residents dumping undesirable things into the storm sewer system. Buss replied that there does not appear to be a major problem in Little Canada. It was suggested and Buss 7