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MAY-26-1999 11:24 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC. 6125411700 P. • Honorable Mayor and City Council St. Anthony,MN May 25, 1999 Page 2 III. Purchase 2709 Pahl Avenue Purchasing this property will allowthe Cityto maintain the 100-year overland overflow route from St. Anthony Boulevard to Pahl Avenue and provide additional storm water storage. The selection of this alternative will not allow us to provide 100-year flood protection to all of the residents,and may require the City to forfeit some of the available FEMA grant funds. IV. Condemn Properties The City of St. Anthony has the right of eminent domain to acquire these properdes for public good. Although FEMA grant monies will not be eligible for condemnation proceedings,FEMA funds may then be used to develop these parcels and construct storm water storage basins in their place. This option will allow the City to provide 100-year flood protection to all of the residents and utilize FEMA funding to its fullest extent. Based on the four alternatives presented above, should the City desire to provide 100-year flood protection to all residents, Alternative No. 4,the condemnation option,is the recommended path. However, should the City desire to not condemn properties, Alternative No. 3 is the preferred alternative. Acquisition of 2709 Pahl Avenue would preserve the 100-year overland overflow route from area north of St.Anthony Boulevard to Pahl Avenue. This option will protect more residents than Alternatives No. 1 and No. 2. However,with the purchase of only 2709 Pahl Avenue,street flooding will occur more often and to a greater depth than it would with the purchase of 2700 and 2704 Pahl Avenue. I will be available to answer your questions at your June 1'work session,or you may contact me at (612)277-5782. Sincerely, WSB &Associates,Inc. Todd E. Hubmer,P.E. Project Manager c: Pete Willenbring,P.E.,WSB&Associates,Inc. • nm r.�amumn�n�e nne•,•w... TnT01 P MI