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City Council Meeting Minutes • July 27, 1999 Page 9 1 Mr. Willenbring stated that ponds constructed in both locations will provide more storage, and 2 the generation of 5 acre feet of storage is necessary to prevent ponding on St. Anthony 3 Boulevard. Mr. Kuharski stated, in his opinion, it is poor engineering if the amount of water to 4 be held in other locations can not be identified. 5 Brett Carlson, 2713 Pahl Avenue, stated he has lived in the City for 1 year and never heard 6 anything about flooding issues. He asked how the Council can be unemotional when faced with 7 this decision and these wonderful people. He agreed a decision must be made, but questioned 8 whether taking the Kuharski home is the answer. He urged the Council to take issues of the heart 9 into consideration. 10 Kirk Larson, 3509 Maplewood Drive, stated that, in his experience as a teacher, the 2 homes 11 already obtained by the City represent only 40% of the 5 homes originally under negotiation, 12 which means the City failed in its efforts. He added that it takes a village to raise a child, and he 13 does not want to be a part of a village that kicks out families. 14 Sherie Roder, 3605 Roosevelt, stated she has lived in the City for 5 years, and added that 15 although she does not know the Kuharski family she is concerned that their home should not be �6 taken away from them. She urged the Council not to take their home, and to consider that it 7 could be their home. 18 Steve.Maciosek, 2605 Pahl Avenue, stated he is aware of the City's flooding problems and 19 agrees a solution must be found. He added while the engineer's recommendation may be the 20 most cost effective proposal, this is a community and not a business, and other options with 21 lower impact should be considered. 22 Mary Scott, 3212 Hilldale Avenue NE, stated she has lived at that residence for 1 year although 23 she was raised in the City. She added she has known Ms. Kuharski since 1981, and she and her 24 family are dear people. She requested the Council review other solutions such as drain tiling in 25 each home rather than evict a family over 1 flooding incident. She urged the Council to unit in 26 reviewing the problem and find an easy solution such as drain tiles. 27 Ranallo stated, with regard to drain tiles, the storm water would continue to back up in the 28 existing pipes into the City, and drain tiles often cause more problems. 29 Cavanaugh requested a 5-minute break. Ranallo noted the residents in attendance did not 30 support this suggestion. 31 Mike Kelly, 2809 Pahl Avenue, stated he spent many hours in the Kuharski's basement and does 32 not recall any flooding or water damage. He added the house, which is 31 years old and was 03 built by the Kuharski's, has only had 1 flooding incident in 22 years.