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r d- REGULAK CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 1991 (#2)NAVARRE HEIGHTS DRAINAGE CONTINUED This problem is not just the Cuff's but is experienced by other neighbors with lo'^~lying properties. The problem is that the neighborhood is old and requires more infra-structure than what was installed when the neighborhood was first developed. We would like to see the Council vote to order the bids on this project." Peter NLesen, 3533 Livingston Avenue, stated that there are a number of low spots in the Livingston Avenue area, and that he would rather see the City approach this problem in a comprehensive manner. He said, "Those of us opposing the project do not feel that it will oenefit us and object to a plan that will basically relocate the problem." Karen Schriver, Attorney with Lindquist and Vennum, stated that she was present on Bob Mitchell's behal^, and represented the homeowners opposed to the project. Sne said, "I would like to reiterate that this is an old neighborhood and the street has had low spots for a long time. Tnere are solutions to the drainage problem other than installing drainage pipe. One solution is to allow the water to continue to flow over the land as it has for years. Lot i7 has been a low-lying area for some time. The common law in Minnesota is that you allow water to flow downhill. That is what has been occurring and should continue to occur. If there is in fact additional ponding problem, it is the neighbors' viewpoint that most of that is due to erosion that has occurred on the Cuff property, and that the Cuff's have not addressed :he problem providing proper landscaping. I would ventur :o say ‘■hat the Cuff's home v/as constructed prior to 19*50 and is ^ ‘ . uw e.iperiencing foundation probleiAS from vs, ter, that perhaps the writer problem did not worsen until tht- grade on Lot 17 changed. Regarding the property may solve the problem without the need to assess the entire neighborhood. There are several elderly people in the neighborhood who cannot afford the special assessment costs. The neighbors should not have to take responsibility for the Cuff's problem. The Cuffs should have been aware of the water problem on Lot 17 prior to purchasing the property because they live adjacent to it." Beth Escher, 3556 Livingston Avenue, stated that the Cuffs were aware that the house they purchased is located in a low spot. She said, "A lot of factors go into determining a purchase price. It is up to the buyer to determine what you can and cannot live with. The project does not benefit the majority of the neighbors that would be assessed. It will only benefit a few homes, but is being spread out to cover quite a large area." Shirley Spalding, 3508 Livingston Avenue, stated that her property is located uphill from the Cuff property. She said, "I - 3 -