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258 SPECIAL COINCIL MEETING January 23, 1986 Page Three system to be cleaned out. Mr. Weidenbacker felt this plan would work out but would require a ditch improvement project. There was discussion as to who would be benefited by Mr. Toddie's plan. Mr. Weidenbacker noted there would be no designated DNR wetlands affected. The CORP will not be concerned unless the dit- ches will be draining wetlands. This plan would not provide any benefit to property north of Main Street. Mr. Marier said for clarification, the City wants to know what the ditch can do and this cannot be determined until the ditch is re- turned to its original position and condition. Before the City can make any decision in this area it is asking the ditch be repaired and once this is completed the City can make a decision as what else should be done. He said he is asking that the RCWD live by their maintenance obligation. The City cannot make any decision regarding additional drainage requirements until the City knows what the ditch in its proper condition can do. Mr. Cardinal said than the hest alternative would be to clean out Ditch #22 all the way to Main Street in its original dedicated right -of -way. This may cause some problems with the land owners, but RCWD does have jurisdiction and can enforce the right -of -way. Mr. Murray said the cost of this repair could not exceed the original cost of in- stallation of the ditch and may have to mix an improvement and re- pair project. Mr. Marier did not agree with this idea. He said it is the func- tion of the RCWD to maintain ditches under their jurisdiction and this ditch has never been maintained. Mr. Murray explained that the RCWD is an administrative board. Their function is to enter- tain petitions for repair. They do not do the repairs. Mr. Mar - ier asked how much is raised each year by the RCWD board for re- pairs? Mr. Cardinal said $15,000 for about fourteen years. Mr. Marier asked how much has been spent in Lino Lakes? No answer. Mr. Murray said the Board is looking at a plan to use this money in the entire RCWD jurisdiction rather than dumping it in one area. He also said that the City does not want this to be a project be- cause benefited landowners would be assessed. He also said this could be an area where the RCWD could finance part of the work and the City finance the balance. The RCWD Board should finance some of the costs, what is the City willing to spend? Mr. Marier said clean out the ditch and the City and County will take care of the rest of the problem. Mr. Cardinal said the RCWD Board is willing to spend some money. Mr. Bisel asked why had the original ditch been diverted. Mr. Car- dinal explained this was done prior to the existence of the RCWD. Nobody said anything because it did not cost anyone anything. Mr. Cardinal said the RCWD has the right to go in and clean out the ditch in its original right -of -way. Mr. Petrangelo said he could see