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foot that we had previously offered the other property owners in the project area. This is a generous offer as Hennepin County has the property valued at only $1,000 for tax purposes and he is paying $7.00 per year in taxes on this parcel. I have not received a response from the property owner yet, but hopefully he will respond before the Council meeting. Recommended Project The staff recommendation is for a project to continue the existing system for the water from the south side of Birch Lane into Crystal Bay, and then to drain the water from the north side of Birch Lane along the west side of Baldur Park Road into North ArmW' Bay. The first preference would be to obtain an easement across the small unbuildable parcel, and if this is not feasible to obtain easements from the two property owners on the south side of the vacant parcel. We have previously offered $2.00 per square foot for easements in this project. If it is not possible to obtain the necessary easements in a timely manner, and for a reasonable cost, our reconunendation is to drain the water from both sides of Birch Lane south to Crystal Bay. This option would involve the installation of two new 10 ”pipes in the right of way along the east side of Baldur Park that would outlet into the existing 18” culvert under North Shore Drive. Removal of the landscaping that has been planted in the city right of way would be required for this option. Preservation of the landscaping would require installation of the pipes in the pavement which is not recommended because of increased costs, and the potential for pipe damage and frost heaving of the road because of the shallow depth of the pipes. Caution It is important to caution the neighborhood residents that, although the proposed project will provide substantial drainage improvements that will be effective for smaller rain events, they will be less effective for large rain events. Because of the flat topography and low level of this area in relation to Lake Minnetonka, and especially when there is a high lake level, temporary ponding of water in the street and in the yards in this area may still occur during large rain events. Funding Because all of the improvements to be made as part of this project are directly related to solving drainage problems, it is recommended that this project be fully funded from the City’s Storm Water Fund. The estimated project cost is $50,000