HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000043_pg083April 25, 1977 Page 5
Eng. Hubbard suggested that an easement could be taken on the
property to insure that the ditch was kept open. Mayor Pickar
agreed that the City could retain control of the ditch and thus
prevent any future problems. There has not been a water problem
recently and Mr. Mezzenga reported that he had taken water tests
and did not foresee any problems. He said that his basement level
would be no lower than the house adjacent to the lot, that of the
Lewis's.
Councilmember Baumgartner stated that if an acceptable drainage
plan was agreed upon, i.e., the City taking an easement and being
responsible for the ditch, he would agree to the relocation of
the home.
Councilmember Rowley stated that she felt it would be advantageous
to have someone living on the property since that would discourage
others from dumping refuse into the ditch and thus blocking it.
Mr. Mezzenga stated that he would gladly give an easement to the
City for the ditch and that he was facing a time problem in that
he must move the house from its present location in White Bear
Lake, or at least put it on blocks, by May 1. Mayor Pickar
recommended that Mr. Mezzenga get together with the City Engineer
and lay out the easement.
Atty. Meyers stated that the easement could be taken two ways,
either as a City easement, whereby the City would have full respon-
sibility for it, or as an easement running to the properties
benefitting from the ditch.
MSP ( Pickar- Hodges) to grant permission to Mr. Mezzenga to move
the home from White Bear Lake to the lot just south of 7288
Silver Lake Road with the stipulation that Mr. Mezzenga be
responsible for establishing the ditch according to the direction
of the City Engineer, at which time, when the house was moved, the
City would accept responsibility of the ditch, and also that the
City obtain the required easement for the drainage ditch from the
property owner. 5 ayes
Councilmember Rowly was concerned on the type of easement to be taken,
whether it be a City easement whereby the City would be responsible,
or a private easement where the resident would be responsible.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated that he would also like the City to
keep the options open on what type of easement to take on the ditch.
MSP (Ziebarth- Baumgartner) to amend the previous motion to authorize
the City Engineer to determine the type and kind of easement
required for adequate ditch drainage. 5 ayes