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Mos View City Council Page Three Regu ar Meeting February 11, 1991 Russell Pahl, 7940 Greenfield Avenue asked if there were any other.,_ methods of drainage other that what had been proposed. Had therebeen information to the public so they could study other alternatives? Mike Lobermeir, SEH, noted the meetings that had been held in the past to discuss this plan, and also explained a special newsletter had been mailed to each residence in the City of Mounds View. • After listening to Mr. Lobermeir explain the reasons for proper drainage, i.e. water in backyards, basements etc. , Mr. Russell Pahl, 7940 Greenfield Avenue, questioned whether the taxpayer was responsible for building in a swamp. Public Works Director/City Engineer Ric Minetor responded to this question by explaining the City's policy regarding easements for drainage to Mr. Pahl. Russell Pahl questioned if the wetlands were being drained and how did this affect their preservation. ilEyor Linke explained that nothing was being drained but that ere are insufficient wetlands available for storage and that it is not feasible to store water on streets or on private property. The wetlands represent a very functional place to put the water when it rains . Discussion followed by Councilmember Rickaby and Mayor Linke revolving around the need for easements, their purposes and the impact to private residences . Councilmember Rickaby's concerns were concentrated on the Ardan Avenue wetland and the Groveland. Park area. Russell Pahl wanted to know the size of the pipe used to move the water through natural gravity methods . Further discussion followed as to why water could not be stored in the Groveland, Ardan area. It was stated by Public Works Director/City Engineer Ric Minetor that storage in this area would be more costly because a pumping station would be required to move water on the site. Russell Pahl questioned if building codes were being enforced with regard to developments off Long Lake Road. Is the City making sure that the low land is above street level? Public Works Director/City Engineer Minetor assured Mr. Pahl that ilding codes were being enforced.