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Mounds View City Council July 10, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 4 • die off eventually. He said Mr. Gruff viewed a depression in his back yard that runs diagonally from northwest to southeast that was created by an original tributary creek, which feeds into Rice Creek. When he informed Mr. Gruff that the comprehensive plan called for the development of townhouses immediately adjacent to his property, Mr. Gruff surveyed his property and asked if he ever had any flooding. Mr. Sprunck said he responded that he had not and he did not own a sump pump, as they have never had a problem since 1977. He explained there was an occasion where they had a little lake, he has a picture of his kids floating on an innertube in that depression. He stated Mr. Gruff said if they build townhouses in that area they will have to raise the ground elevation by six inches, which will cause flooding to his home and every one of his neighbors on Louisa. Mr. Sprunck stated it is his understanding that Mr. Harstad again wants permission to develop the property. There is no need to go into legal issues, however, he is aware there is a zoning proposal. He noted the property is now zoned R-1 and there is nothing he nor residents of Mounds View can do if Mr. Harstad chooses to develop single family homes. He stated his problem comes with the possibility of a rezoning the property to R-3 to allow Mr. Harstad to build townhouses, which in turn creates more pavement, concrete, and flooding. He stated he is unalterably opposed to the development of that land, particularly into townhouses. He stated he also has pictures from1998 taken two days after a major rainfall and showing the standing water in that area. Mayor Coughlin stated he did tour the area with Mr. Sprunck, and although due to potential • litigation that faces the City he cannot go into the detail of where the City and developer are at, he will say that from his observation of two years ago he would concur with Mr. Sprunck's statements. Sherry Gunn, 8120 Red Oak Court, stated she would like to thank everyone for turning out for the Festival. She thanked the Executive Committee, parade commentators, parade organizers, Fire Department, Tri-City Legion, Bridges Golf Course, Police Department, Public Works Department, parade participants, Irondale Marching Knights, and the many volunteers for their help putting the festival together. She also extended a special thank you to Sherry. Linke, and noted this was her last festival, as she is stepping down as president of the Executive Committee. She said Ms. Linke has done a wonderful job. She requested any suggestions, as she will be taking on the role of president of the committee, and they would be starting meetings within the next month for next year's festival. Mr. Sprunck reported another young person in the community died, Sabrina Lindberg, 5236 Red Oak Drive. She was an adopted Korean who was scheduled to be a junior this coming year at the University of Minnesota, and was studying in Chili. He explained that while Sabrina was jogging on June 11th she suffered a heart attack. She suffered another heart attack yesterday morning and died. He said he and his wife knew the Lindberg family because they cared for his children, one of whom is also an adopted Korean. He said the funeral would be at St. Timothy's Catholic Church on Thursday morning of this week. •