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Mounds View City Council November 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Gunn questioned which side of the Edgewood Drive would have a sidewalk. Public Works Director DeBar explained the sidewalk would be on the opposite side of the street from the Hicks' property. Mayor Flaherty asked if the exact location of the irrigation was known. Public Works Director DeBar was uncertain but indicated the City would only be encroaching into the yard approximately 10 to 15 feet. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Deny the Appeal for the property at 7551 Edgewood Drive for Angela and Jason Hicks regarding the proposed Infiltration Basin in Area F of the Street and Utility Improvement Program. Ayes — 5 Nays — 0 Motion carried. Public Works Director DeBar commented the next appeal before the Council was from Ben and Jenny Cionca at 7944 Woodlawn Drive. The owner was appealing for one parameter noting their property has an electronic dog fence and sprinkler system. He indicated these utilities were located in the public right of way and would have to be relocated. Staff recommended denial of the appeal. Council Member Mueller asked if homeowner understood he would be responsible for rerouting the irrigation system and electronic dog fence. Ben Cionca, 7944 Woodlawn Drive, stated he was aware of this and explained he contacted the Street and Utility Commission prior to installation of both systems. He was given an "OK" from the Commission three years ago. He explained that the information presented by Staff this evening varied from what he was told previously. Mayor Flaherty questioned the location of the utilities in the boulevard. Mr. Cionca estimated the dog fence was approximately 14 inches from the street and the irrigation system was 18 to 24 inches from the street. He understood the reasons his yard was chosen for a basin given the slope of his property; however, he requested the digging not occur on his property. Council Member Mueller expressed concern with not having the catch basin properly designed as this could negatively affect Mr. Cionca's property, along with the neighboring properties. Mr. Cionca asked if each of his neighbors had a catch basin, if it was necessary for his property to have a basin. Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the proposed locations of the catch basins along Woodlawn Drive. He noted the low point for this street was in the middle of the block. He indicated he could speak with the homeowner to the north to see if the catch basin could be located on his property; however, the catch basins were equally distributed at this point. Mayor Flaherty asked if the street could be constructed without disturbing the dog fence and irrigation system. Public Works Director DeBar stated this was highly unlikely. He recommended all lines be moved, just to be safe. Mr. Cionca commented he would be able to remove and relocate the dog fence. He indicated the irrigation system was more of a concern for