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Simka Plisner indicated that he felt street lighting was inadequate. The Administrator replied that the City will take a look at the lighting on B -2 pursuant to our policy and lighting precedent throughout the community. Brad Lindaman presented a detailed review of the drainage issues. Drainage corrections require frost and last winter didn't really allow this type of work. Brad reviewed the handout material addressing drainage patterns. There was a question about the possibility of a full right turn lane coining from northbound Edgerton onto County Road B -2. This option will be investigated by Ramsey County Public Works. Brad noted that the catch basin on Edgerton needs to be improved. It doesn't capture flows appropriately creating additional drainage on to County Road B -2. Ramsey County will be making this improvement. Brad also noted the road needs to be crowned to keep water on the proper side of the street. The three existing 12" corrugated culverts will be capped and filled with sand. The pipe discharging in front of 681 County Road B -2 will be extended past driveway of 695. The driveway at 695 B -2 will be patched after installation of new pipe. This will eliminate conflicting water patterns in the area. There was a question from a property owner on how we access ditch from B -2 to pond by lake. The access issue neeus to be addressed via an easement or right -of- entry. There was a question about whether or not there were any drainage improvements planned for the east end of land near Dianna Lane. Water flows down B -2 and onto Greenbrier Circle. The City has installed a hump in the driveway to stop flows from inundating his garage. However, the small pipe under the yard can't take the water being generated. Flooding occurs in his yard Brad indicated they will analyze this area to see if other improvements are needed. Mr. Kneeland asked who is responsible if the ditch becomes plugged. (Ditch between B -2 and Lake Gervais.) Cliff replied that the Watershed and the City would be responsible. Property owners should call the Watershed if sedimentation is occurring and they will clean it. Mugs Nardini asked why a permanent solution to storm drainage is not being considered. Simka Plisner suggested pumping the water to Spoon Lake. Brad and Cliff explained that this was cost prohibitive. Cliff indicated that Phalen is key outlet which governs lake elevations. The 100 -year high water elevation of Gervais was lowered 2 '/ feet through efforts undertaken by the Watershed at cost of $1.5 million. The District spends $2 '/ million per year on water quality and functionality improvements. More storage in this area isn't an option. Page 47