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Mounds View City Council November 26, 2012 Regular Meeting Page 6 him given the amount of work this would entail. Mayor Flaherty advised the City did not have funds available to assist with the relocation of private utilities in the public right of way. He understood that the limited mobility of Mr. Cionca was also a concern. Public Works Director DeBar explained he could speak with Mr. Cionca prior to construction once the exact location of the basin finalized. He anticipated the location of the basin to be on the northern corner of the property. Mr. Cionca expressed concern with the large maple tree to the north of his property and if the root system would be affected if the catch basin were located along the north property line. Public Works Director DeBar stated the City Forester would review this matter prior to construction of the catch basin. Mayor Flaherty requested that Staff work with Mr. Cionca to minimize the disruption to his property. He encouraged Mr. Cionca to also be in contact with the City throughout this process. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the catch basin would be staked prior to construction. Mr. Cionca questioned the timeline of the project next year. Public Works Director DeBar reviewed the phasing of the project noting another neighborhood meeting would be held next spring and additional information regarding the project would be posted on the City's website. MOTION/SECOND: Flaherty/Stigney. To Waive the Reading and Deny the Appeal for the property at 7944 Woodlawn Drive for Ben and Jenny Cionca 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 was submitted by Joan Sandidge at 7817 Bona Road. The property owner was appealing based on three parameters, the first being that the catch basin could affect significant trees. There were two trees in the boulevard area. He commented the basin would be sized and placed to assure the roots were not affected. The second concern was the spacing of the basins as there were eight on the block with six on the east side of the street. He explained the basins were distributed equally on the block and were placed in their location to meet the water runoff needs. The final concern was the extra required maintenance of the basin in the boulevard. Public Works Director DeBar indicated the boulevard area would have to be maintained whether or not a basin was located in the public right of way. Staff recommended the Council deny the appeal request. Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the location of the proposed basin. Public Works Director DeBar anticipated the basin would be located between the two trees in the front yard. He discussed the location of two catch basins just north and south of Ms. Sandich's property. He commented after the final design plans were completed, the size and location of this infiltration basin would be known.