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City Council meeting of November 21, 2005 Page 4 DISCUSSION OF JOE CANINE'S DRAINAGE ISSUE AT 16355 ELCREST AVENUE Over the past several years, the City has had issues with drainage problems on the Joe Canine property located at 16355 Elmcrest Avenue. Most recently, his next door neighbor denied him permission to construction a ditch across her property to remedy a flooding problem. Mr. Canine called State legislators, who contacted the City and a meeting was held on October 20, 2005 at Hugo City Hall to discuss his drainage problem. He would now like to reestablish a ditch across and along a drainage easement adjacent to his neighbor, Walter Erickson, who has indicated that he would likely give permission. The benefiting property owners are asking that the City contribute the cost of the engineering services that would be required to develop a plan and coordinate the project. Water Resource Engineer Pete Willenbring prepared a Scope of Services for the work, at an estimated cost of $3,000-$4,000. Mayor Fran Miron outlined certain conditions that would need to be satisfied prior to the City expending any funds for this project: 1) draft Letter of Agreement with Canine and Pooler; 2) execution of a hold harmless agreement with Walter Erickson; and 3) property owners Pooler and Canine escrow $10,000 to cover the estimated cost of the project. Miron made motion, Granger seconded, directing staff to work through the drainage improvement process to determine engineering costs. Commencement of the project is dependent on a signed agreement with Walter Erickson, with final review of the agreement by Council, and escrow of $10,000 to cover the cost of the drainage improvements. All aye. Motion Carried. REQUEST FROM MPCA FOR EAW FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS The City received a letter from the MPCA requesting comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the installation of the major sanitary sewer interceptor in White Bear Township to divert sanitary sewer flow through White Bear Township and the City of White Bear Lake to the treatment center in St. Paul. City staff, including City Engineer Jay Kennedy, reviewed the request and found the project to be in full compliance with the plans proposed to the City more than one year ago. Miron made motion, Haas seconded, directing staff to send a letter of support to the MPCA for the construction of the major sanitary sewer interceptor through White Bear Township. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON CITY OF HUGO'S POPULATION At its November 7, 2005 meeting, Council listened to a presentation from CD Director Bryan Bear regarding the City's record setting building permits and its increased population. Specifically, the City of Hugo will reach the 10,000 population figure next month and City staff requested direction from Council as to its desire to recognize this historic benchmark in the City's history. Council was in agreement that they had no desire to do anything.