HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg056March 14, 1977 Page 6
Councilmember Hodges stated that the elevation of the ditch at
Bona Rd. is one foot below elevation of ditch at Hillview. To
get water to drain out at Bona Road would require a lot of work.
Admin. Achen stated that the City is aware of the higher groundwater
table. If we allow the builder to build and in a few years he is
gone and the new owners have wet basements, the owners will complain
to the City. This is the reason for the ordinance staff recommended --
the developer would acknowledge the need for improvements and sign
an agreement to pay the cost of the improvements in the future.
Councilmember Baumgartner asked the Administrator to check into
the FHA and GI requirements for the distance of the groundwater
table from the basement level and how current the test data is
that they use.
Atty. Meyers suggested adding to the motion that a copy of the
Banister Short letter of February 25th be forwarded to Mr. Harstad
asking him to submit in writing that he is aware of the implications
and willing to hold the City harmless of any problems that may
occur. Also include requirement that he inform prospective buyers
of the same.
MSP (P_i_ckar- Hodges) to direct the Administrator to prepare a
statement for the developer, Keith Harstad, to sign stating
that he absolves and holds the City harmless for future
drainage problems.
Councilmember Ziebarth pointed out that Item 7 on the agenda
regarding development controls dealt with this very problem.
Passing on one and acting on the other doesn't make sense.
He stated that he seconded the main motion simply for the sake
of discussion. He agrees with the amendment, but would like
the main motion voted down.
Mayor Pickar suggested having the signed statement put in
recordable form.
Roll call vote on the main motion:
Councilmember Rowley nay
Councilmember Ziebarth nay
Councilmember Hodges nay
Councilmember Baumgartner nay
Mayor Pickar nay
3 ayes
2 nays
Motion defeated.
Councilmember Hodges requested that the Administrator obtain
information on whether Mounds View and /or surrounding communities
require drain tile where there are drainage problems.