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CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1991 GHTS DRAINAGE CONTINUED matteir was tabled to allow time for Council toWHt)NAVAR]^J||U letter. Bernhardson explained the proposec project, noting that the project costs would be assessed to residents in the area of the project at an estimated cost of $7i)0 per lot. He asked Glenn Cook to display the overhead showing the project area. He said, "This project called for the installation of storm sewer pipe from Livingston A/enue through what is known as the Cuff property to Crystal Place. At the Public Hearing last Fall, there was concern regarding drainage on the north side of t.he railroad tracks and Togo Road. That issue was reviewed by the City Engineer who determined that installing the pipe on Livingston would not increase the drainage problem on Togo Road." Cook used the sketch to show the drainage pattern in the Livingston Avenue area and how it drained under the railroad tracks to the Togo Road area. He indicated that the property owners of Lot 14 ( 3637 Togo Road) are experienci ig the most severe water problems in the Togo R jad area. He said, We discussed their water problems with them and will work with them to try to improve drainage o/er their property. The water problems for that property will not change if the Livingston Avenue project is done." Bernhardson reviewed the process that would occur following this Public Hearing, if in fact the Council votes to advertise for bids. Mayor Peterson explained the procedure to follow for those wishing to participate .'.n the Public Hearing. She then recognized Tony Gleekel, the Attorney for Mark and Karen Cuff. Gleekel referred to his March 20, 1991 letter which he had .sent to the City and asked Council if they had received and reviewed that letter. Council indicated that they had read Gleekel's March 20, 1991 letter. Gleekel said, "I would hope that a final decision would be made this evening to advertise for bids and that the matter not be tabled. Since the December 10, 1990 Public Hearing, new circumstances have risen, which support the Cuff's claim that they have a water drainage problem. Tne Cuffs have had to pay approximately $15,000 to repatr the foundation of their home which has suffered extensive water damage. The Cuffs house sits fairly low in relation to neighboring properties. The only way that drainage problems resulting from that situation can be addressed is by installing an underground pipe. Other alternatives have been explored throughout tine review of this issue and it has been determined that there really are none. - 2 -