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248 June 25, 1984 Mr. Kulaszewicz moved to close the hearing at 8:08 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Bohjanen. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved to approve this Conditional Use Permit with the stipulations as set forth by the Planning and Zoning Board. Seconded by Mr. Marier. Motion carried unanimously. SHERWOOD GREEN WATER PROBLEM Mr. Davidson presented a map showing a solution to the problem by the installation of several culverts under 4th Avenue and to the west to a county ditch. The estimated cost of the storm sewer project would be $167,300.00. Mr. Davidson suggested this be made a State Aid Project. Part of the cost would come from the State Aid, part from the developer with the balance to be borne by the City and the affected area property owners. Mr. Davidson also suggested that perhaps it might be feasible to go back to the State and ask for additional funds for this project esta- blish a storm sewer district and assess the area that would be drained. The source of the water, the area affected, some alternatives to easing this problem, and perhaps involving the County with this was discussed. Many of the residents of Sherwood Green were present to present their problems and ask for some short -term assistance to alleviate this water problem to their homes. Mr. Davidson suggested that since this is a potential State Aid project, there are a couple ways to handle it 1) prepare plans and specifications in order to go through the State Aid process and get their actual participation. This can be done without a hearing proc- ess but can be done by Resolution. The second alternative is to identify the assessment area and this would be approximately $11,000.00 per acre. This would need to go through the hearing process. There was much discussion as to the water table, the flow of the water, the affect of the new culvert installed under Main Street by the County, the flooding of the homes in the Air park from this water, and the matter of the cost to do this properly. The original plan of seeking an outlet for this water through Mr. LaBond's property was discussed. Mr. Davidson outlined the proposal for that area. Mayor Benson asked about the possibility of getting the County to clean the ditches and Mr. Davidson said there is practically no possibility of this happening. It could be pursued through resolutions to the County Commissioners. It was pointed out that these ditches are now under the jurisdiction of the Rice Creek Watershed District and they have no funds for this purpose. Mr. Marier moved to direct the Engineer to look at the ditches for cleaning with Rice Creek Watershed District, Anoka County and ask Mr.