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Pauline Stoner,2454 County Road H2 asked who would be responsible if a water pro-
blem did exist after the development. Mayor Pickar stated that it would be hard
to pinpoint blame on anyone or decide at this time would who be responsible as many
factors would have to be taken into consideration. He pointed out that Short -
Elliott- Hendrickson had stated that there would not be water problems and that the
City could only go by what the experts recommend.
Attorney Meyers pointed out the situation in Bloomington recently with the heavy
rains and flooded homes, which were an act of nature, not the fault of a developer.
He pointed out that the developer must enter into a contract with the City stating
that they will conform to whatever plans and specifications are agreed upon, but
then, if the developer does what is required of him and then there are water pro-
blems, the issue would have to be decided at that time.
Judy Olson, 7736 Woodlawn pointed out that the water would have to go somewhere
once the development is put in.
Administrator Achen stated that only the first house in the area would not be at
fault, and that every other house built there in the past 20 some years would have
some degree of responsibility if water problems did occur since they would all be
contributing to the problem, not just the newest developer. He also pointed out
that the experts have stated that increased development would lower the water table.
Ms. Stoner asked how long a bond would be required of the developer. Attorney Meyers
replied that until the development is finished and approved by the City, the bond would
be kept.
Ms. Stoner asked if the City was held responsible for the water trouble in 1975.
Attorney Meyers replied that claims have been filed by the residents who had water
in their homes, against Mounds View Square.
Ms. Silouc asked if the City had heard anything from New Brighton about the water
from Mounds View going down into New Brighton and giving them problems. Attorney
Meyers replied that nothing had been received to his knowledge. He also stated
that it is always a problem, that the person below complains about the water coming
from the person higher up.
Mr. Zepper asked if the duplexes would have one or two driveways per unit. Mr.
Saabi replied that they had not determined that yet. Administrator Achen
stated that most likely the City would require one driveway only, to eliminate
the extra access onto already busy County Road H2.
Mr. Rossman pointed out that the speed limit on County Road H2 between Silver Lake
Road and Highway 10 is 40 MPH, while it is 30 MPH west of Silver Lake Road on H2,
and east of Highway 10, on H2, and recommended that the speed limit be reduced to
30 MPH all along that stretch of H2.
Councilmember Hodges stated that he felt that as long as the report received from
Short - Elliott - Hendrickson did not foresee any problems with the first phase of
the development, that he did not have any problems with it.
Councilmember Rowley stated that there were a number of items open that she felt
would require further discussion before approval. She recommended that the number
of trees to be left should be decided upon, how many driveway cuts to be allowed
and the reduced speed limit should be agreed upon. She stated that she would pre-
fer only one driveway cut per unit.