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COUNCIL MEETING June 23, 1986 Page Nine Mr. Bainbridge of 877 Orange Street told the Council that his house was built below street level and as a result he has a pond in his front yard every time it rains. He felt curbs would help his situation. He also commented that since there is a storm sewer located near the west end of the street it could better be used by installing the curbs. Mrs. Johnson, 902 Orange Street, told about the flooding problems that has occurred in her yard. Mr. Johnson said in previous years the water ran through their yard to the area that is now Olive Street. However, since the new houses have been built there is no place for the water to run except into the residents yards. Mr. Bainbridge asked if curbing and storm sewers are proposed for Olive Street. Mr. Stallberg said no. Mayor Benson noted the engineers cost estimate for this work is $27,970 or $8.00 per foot. Mrs. Johnson told the Council she did not feel it was the responsibility of the residents to pay for installation of curbing on Orange Street since the City al- lowed a development on Olive Street where storm water did accum- ulate. Also the water that is ending up on their lots is coming from Lake Drive. Therefore, they do not feel it is their re- sponsibility to handle all this water. Additional information such as plat requirements for curbs and gut- ters and what the requirements were for the newer development in the plat was requested by Mayor Benson. It was noted that the streets are of rural design with ditches to be installed. Mr. Stallberg said there was very little ditching in this area. Mr. Marier moved to table this matter until the next Council Meet- ing so that the minutes can be examined to determine what the street requirements are for this area. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Anderson will let the residents know what time it is on the agenda. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - JOHN BURKE A. Consideration of Application Received from North Central Public Service for Service to Rice Lake Estates - Mr. Burke explained that the City Attorney had presented information to the City Council in July., 1984 regarding the part anti -trust laws would play in this matter and the limits placed on City Councils when granting fran- chise. Mr. Hawkins had pointed out that the City cannot pick and choose between companies serving the City as long as the companies provide proper service in a timely manner. The City cannot restrict 125