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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 23, 2001 Location Type of Maintenance Mar Don Acres Twilight Acres 2nd Addition Highland Meadows West Thomas Street Tomahawk Trail storm sewer outlet repairs pond cleaning downstream ditch cleaning storm sewer outlet repair install storm sewer and ditch cleaning The maintenance activity required at these sites is more extensive than what is typically undertaken by Public Works staff. The selected sites also have limited accessibility. They have been combined into one project in order to minimize mobilization costs. The funding for this work is provided by the Surface Water Management Fund. This fund was established in 1992 as a revenue source to meet the "administrative, prt :,• ng, ponding, mitigation, and water quality needs" of the City. It is reimbursed through asse _ e new subdivisions and is also collected as property owners connect to City utilities. The schedule for this project is as follows: City Council Approves Plans and Specificati City Council Authorizes Ad for Bids City Council Awards Contract Construction Begins Council Member Dahl stated she rec from a resident wondering if he wo Powell advised the property o has an appreciation for what July 23, 2001 July 23, 2001 August 27, 2001 September 1, 2001 two (2) residents regarding this issue. One was e water running down Tomahawk. City Engineer Zych. After reviewing the plans with Mr. Zych, staff feel osed. Mr. Greg Bertte, 552 Birc e forward and expressed concern relating to damage that may be done on the landscaping ;J t easement. The storm pipe is being put in on the west side of the property so there is no practi purpose for draining the pond. The kids enjoy the pond very much. There was a lot of concern at one point about the sediment but that has been resolved. The elimination of the pond would cause a loss of landscaping, property value, and a beautiful area that is very appreciated. He stated every map he has seen shows it as a wetland and he does not want to lose the pond. The pond was drained twice this year. He added he is aware that the water table does determine the level of the pond. He stated that if the pond is drained, he would like to the City to relinquish all claims to the drainage easement. He stated many residents in the area will be affected if the pond is drained. Mr. Kevin Backen, 6498 Tomahawk Trail, stated he does not want water in his neighbor's basement but the plan serves no purpose. He suggested drain tiles be installed to take care of Mr. Beckman. He stated he fishes in the pond and uses it for skating in the winter. He indicated he does realize there are problems with the water table but does not think they are due to the pond. The City Engineer has 18 • • •