05-22-2017 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES May 2292017 APPROVED 46 Mayor Reinert said he isn't hearing any suggestion from staff for immediate action other than keeping 47 that culvert clear and trapping the beaver. Mr. Malson noted that there are no trespassing signs 48 posted that prevent him from working around the culvert and Ms. Hankee clarified that staff has 49 received permission from the property owner to work in the area and they will do so on a daily basis 5o as long as that is necessary. 51 52 The council concurred that they will discuss what can be a permanent solution to this problem at their 53 next work session. The council received information from Mr. Malson for their review and for the 54 record. 55 56 Lonny Eibensteiner, 8180 Diane Street, added his concern about the high water in his area. There are 57 homes flooding as a result. He has been watching the water for a month and hasn't seen anyone 58 working on the culvert. He showed the council a video of the culvert area. He is also calling for a 59 long term solution and considering the blockage, it's a difficult matter. 60 61 Lisa Crotty, 8117 Diane Street, asked how flooding could impact the septic systems in the area. She 62 fears that could be a real health issue; they are drinking water from a well also. Ms. Hankee said she 63 would verify with the building inspector if the septic systems could be impacted. As far as wells, if 64 they are in compliance with regulations, there shouldn't be an issue with ground water and septic. 65 Ms. Crotty also suggested that the builder of the property should have some liability. Mayor Reinert 66 suggested that staff include information on the builder's liability. 67 68 Susan Wienke, 6155 Diane Street, added her concern about the fence in her back yard that is being 69 compromised by the water and that secures her dog as she is required by law. Mayor Reinert said 70 staff will explore that concern as well. 71 72 Jackie Burgeson, 8125 Diane Street, said she has lost her fire pit and wood pile and basically her 73 entire back yard. Maintenance in the area is impossible. 74 75 Robert Mann, 8175 Diane Street, asked who will pay for the damage to his yard after he has recently 76 relandscaped. He feels that a problem occurred due to some grading. 77 78 Mayor Reinert invited those concerned for further discussion at the June 5 work session. 79 8o SETTING THE AGENDA 81 82 The agenda was approved as presented. 83 84 SPECIAL PRESENTATION 85 86 American Legion Post 566 representatives presented awards as followed: 87 Lino Lakes Police Officer of the Year — Matt Paulson 88 Lino Lakes Firefighter of the Year — Mark Hokkanen 89 90 Public Safety Director Swenson announced Public Safety Department promotions as follows: