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F }. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1991 ( #2)NAVARRE HEIGHTS DRAINAGE CONTINUED too have a water problem in my basement. However, I am not asking my neighbors to be assessed to fix my problem. When we purchased the house we knew there would be a problem and that we would have to take care of it I do not expect my neighbors to pay for my problems." Paul Anderson, 3533 Crystal Place, stated that it is his understanding that the storm sewer would run through his property. He said, "I can understand and have seen the problem that the Cuffs are having. I also have standing water in my front yard. I nave no objections to Orono putting a storm sewer through my property, as long as it does not cost me any money. I will give an easement as long as my property is restored to the way it was." Lupe Gomez, 3=88 Livingston Avenue, stated that he currently has approximately six inches of water in his basement, which is not unusual. He said, "As it has been stated before, I do not expect my neighbors to pay for my problems." Jim Smith, 3580 Livingston Avenue, stated that he has supported the project from the beginning and continues to do so. He said, "The problem is not going away and is something that must be addressed. The Cuffs have paid to take care of the water in their basement. T:-iat is not the issue here. The issue is the water that is ponding on Livingston Avenue, and the underground piping would solve that problem." Kent Eastlick, 3640 Togo Road, stated that he appreciates the water problem that the Cuffs and Smiths are experiencing_ He said, "I live downstream and already have a water problem. The neighbors across the street from :Is constantly have water in their basement from the ponds in the area. I have been told that this project is not going to affect us, but that water from Livingston will now drain at a faster rate to my area. The drainage ditches near my property have to be cleaned out, and I want to be sure that the City does not table this issue and forget to clean out the ditches. We are more than happy to work with the City." There were no additional comments from the public, and at 7:25 p.m. Mayor Peterson closed the Public: Hearing. Jabbour asked why the Planning Commission had not been involved with this issue. He said, "I get the impression, from reviewing this issue, that the Cuffs believe that the City did not act on this in a reasonable time period. It now seems that it is the neighborhood against the Cuffs, but that at one time the Cuffs did have a petition in favor of the project which was signed by 35% of the residents. How many of those signatures are - 4 -