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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 21, 1991 PAGE 3 an hour of the Council's and Planninq Commission's meeting time to go over the process for updating the shoreland regulations. M/S/P Williams/Dave Johnson - to call a special joint meeting at 7:30 p.m. between the City Council and Planning Commission for Monday, March 11, 1991 to discuss updating DNR shoreland regulations. (Motion carried 4-0). 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Old Village Drainage City Engineer, Tom Prew, reported that at the February 5th Council meeting there was discussion on the possibility of constructing a detention pond on the VFW Ballfield. site. The Engineer was asked at that time to prepare a cost estimate for that option. The Council received preliminary assessment rolls for all four storm sewer options including the preliminary street assessments. B. Diversion of Water to Sunfish Lake Tom Prew explained the city discussed investigating the feasibility of diverting runoff from Schiltgen's Farm fields north of TH5 and west of CSAH 17. Instead of the drainage from these fields flowing through the Old Village, the City would like to divert the water into Sunfish Lake. (see Tom Prew's letter to Karen Chandler, VBWD Enq. 2/12/91). Prew reported he talked to Karen Chandler who stated she would bring this proposal to the VBWD Board, but could not recommend it for the following reasons: the project would double the size of the drainage area going to Sunfish Lake, concern on water quality, cost of acquiring easements, and Sunfish Lake has no outlet. Karen Chandler will be sending a letter incorporating these reasons. The Council indicated the desire to pursue the diversion of water to Sunfish Lake. Therefore, the following motion was made: M/S/P Mottaz/Williams to send letters to all propertyowners on Sunfish Lake explaining the proposal and asking them if they have any objections or if they would like to approach the Council to discuss this proposal. (Motion carried 4-0). Mike Ziniel, 3265 Kraft Cirlcle N., submitted a picture showing water ponding (approx. 10" deep) on his driveway and causing damage to the driveway. This is his fourth winter at this residence and the water problem has increased since he moved in. City Engineer reported this is the first time he became aware of a drainage problem in that area and noted the City has not done any improvements to the street. M/S/P Williams/Dick Johnson - to direct the Building Official and Maintenance Foreman to inspect this problem and report back to the City Council. (Motion carried 4-0).