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From:Julie Trude To:City of Mounds View 4112/95 at 17:46:38 <br /> Memorandum <br /> To: City Council <br /> Fm: Interview Panel/ Mary Saarion& Julie Trude <br /> Re: Ped, Bridge Surface Water Issues <br /> Date: April 12, 1995 <br /> During our interviews of engineering firms we repeatedly addressed the issue <br /> of the fenced ditch ("retention pond") in front of Bridgeman's. Several firms <br /> suggested we incorporate removal or enhancement of that eyesore with this project. <br /> Mike Ulrich thinks that the enhanced storm water system on Long Lake Road may <br /> allow for complete drainage. <br /> I've learned that John Streeter of Paster Enterprises actually began the <br /> process of working with the county to drain off the retention pond when Long Lake <br /> Road was reconstructed. Then he learned about Rice Creek Watershed and their <br /> pile of paperwork was a daunting task that was set aside. Mr. Streeter said Paster <br /> Enterprises would be very grateful if we could follow-through on this before the <br /> ped. bridge is built so the entire area is enhanced. Perhaps Paster Enterprises <br /> would be so grateful that some or all of the costs could be assessed if we are able to <br /> walk them through all that paperwork with Rice Creek Watershed. <br /> The possibility of including this additional project as an add-on was dicussed <br /> with BRW. Their firm has the capability and could give us a separate proposal for <br /> this project to be done in tandem with the ped. bridge construction. Of course, <br /> SEH could also be asked to provide a proposal on this project. Any documentation <br /> SEH has on the drainage in this area could be utilized by any engineer to resolve <br /> the problem. Samantha has assured us that such documentation is owned by our <br /> city and is not the sole property of SEH. <br /> Three Q's for the counsel: 1. Should staff begin discussions with Rice <br /> Creek about eliminating this retention pond? 2. Should staff meet with Paster <br /> Enterprises to discuss this project? i.e. will they pick up the costs, it's their parking <br /> lot creating the problem. 3. Should proposals be sought from BRW& SEH on <br /> eliminating this retention pond as part of the ped. bridge project? <br />