HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg105April 24, 1978 Page 8
Jerry Wambach, 2748 Ardan Avenue asked if the assessment would be applied when
the property is developed. Administrator Achen replied that the assessment would
be levied at the time the building permit is applied for.
Mr. McCarty stated that he could understand the problems the developers would have
but that he felt the City has reached a saturation point drainage wise and that he
felt further development would be the breaking point. He pointed out that the
ordinance would give them the opportunity to either sit on the land until the City
makes a decision or pay the assessment now and begin development.
Ernie Gustafson, 2525 County Road I stated that he had lived in the City for over
30 years and that this was the first time he had heard of anyone saying they had
water problems. He added that Project 1978 -1 was turned down but that the City was
already working on another project for $1,500,000 or so and that he did not see the
need for any system at all.
Russ Underdahl stated that he owns a home high on a hill and has spent a fortune trying
to make the basement waterproof yet has had water in his basement each spring. He
stated that he felt it was an act of God.
MSP (Ziebarth - Pickar) to adopt Chapter 25, Storm Drainage Management Fund,
Ordinance #276.
Councilmember Ziebarth - aye
Councilmember Baumgartner - aye
Councilmember Rowley - aye
Mayor Pickar -- aye
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS MERMAID SUPPER CLUB 24 LANE BOWLING CENTER ADDITION
Administrator Achen reported that the Planning Commission had reviewed the plan at
their April 10 meeting and recommended approval of the development.
Charles Hall stated that the Planning Commission had accepted his new plan as he
submitted it and that he had made several changes before going before the Planning
Commission to improve the plan.
Mayor Pickar pointed out that Staff had recommended that a physical catch basin
be installed. Engineer Hubbard replied the matter had ben discussed and they felt
it would be best to put in a baffle similar to what Mr. Hall presently has. He
added that they had checked to see if there was a storm sewer along County Road H
and that there was one 50 -80' away that could be reached with a connection.
Mr. Hall stated that he had checked with the Rice Creek Water Shed District and
received their approval of his plan. He added that it would be very expensive for
him to put in an extension to the existing storm sewer on County Road H. He pointed
out that the baffle he had put in the previous fall had cost him $2700.
Mayor Pickar pointed out that Staff had also recommended cement curbing rather than
asphalt. Mr. Hall replied that if the City required him to put in a 12" culvert to
connect to the 24" culvert, he would be spending approximately $3000 more than he
has financed, and that he could not afford the cement curb and did not feel it was
necessary. He added that he takes no water from Perkins and that all the water on
his lot travels to the center. Mr. Hall stated that he would be willing to put
asphalt curbing in on the south side and that he would like to go with a 12 "x8" curb
4 ayes