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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 28, 2004 7:00 o'clock p.m. (PUBLIC COMMENTS, Continued) Mr. Nusbaum stated that he wished to provide the Council with an update of what's been going on, since he believed they were unaware that little has been done and stories differ. Since the old natural flow was changed 10 years earlier with the resurfacing project, the then new flow ran past their property to the west. This natural flow of water to the west worked adequately until the new construction to the west was allowed to bring in enormous amounts of fill, which stopped the flow entirely. Mrs. Nusbaum pointed out that, just four years earlier, they were forced to follow the rules laid out by the City for their construction project, and now this new project has halted the flow. She maintained that her property cannot accommodate the entire runoff for the whole neighborhood. As nothing has changed in 10 years, Mr. Nusbaum voiced his concern that once again their concerns will be put off, fall will come, and nothing will be done once again. White stated that he wished he could come up with a solution, but indicated he must rely on what the engineers tell him. He indicated that perhaps City staff has been working on some solutions the Council and Nusbaums were unaware of. Sansevere questioned what the flow will be after construction. Mrs. Nusbaum stated that the final grade is anticipated to be complete this week. E Moorse asked Gappa to explain their design solutions to the Council and issues regarding • easements. Gappa stated that there are several drainage problems. Water comes rushing down Birch Lane and onto their property since the asphalt berm is smushed. He has developed a set of options for diverting the water to the corner via a pipe. Having sent letters to some of the neighbors regarding one of the options, Gappa stated that two of the neighbors have voiced their opposition to the proposal. With regard to the option of constructing a parallel pipe down Baldur Pk. Rd., Gappa stated that this is another viable option. Gappa stated that much of the problem centers on the fact that it is very flat at Birch and Baldur, which makes it difficult to handle heavy volumes of water. McMillan pointed out that the asphalt berm was not meant to be a permanent solution. Gappa stated that if the easements don't work they may consider taking the water out Baldur Pk. Rd. to direct it to North Shore Drive. Sansevere stated that this has been going on for years already and questioned whether the City should consider condemnation to run the pipe underground. White asked if the City could help with a solution for bigger capacity. Kellogg stated that although they would like to take the water out two ways at Birch and Baldur Pk. Rd., they would need to crown the road to run the water down both sides of the road and thru two pipes in two different directions. • PAGE 8 of 19