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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 11, 1988 -TOAD. WATERS CONTINUED Todd Waters of 3061 Casco Point Road, and John Dennis of 3055 Casco Point Road were present for this matter. Mr. Waters stated that the study will prove that hardcover has contributed to the drainage problem and would like the Council to undertake the study. Mr. Dennis stated he felt the rules have constantly been changing throughout the entire Waters /drainage issue. City Engineer Cook stated that the $1,500 feasibility study cost did not include recording the history of the drainage problem causes, it merely covers the cost to assess the problem and the solution. Mr. Waters noted the two main issues: 1) a feasiblity study to support the drainage problem and 2) who will share in the responsibility of fixing the problem. He also noted that according to his attorney, if the City denies the request to undertake the study and his property suffers damage from the drainage, the City will be liable. City Administrator Bernhardson reviewed the process of options involved in the feasibility study. •Mr. Dennis. state.d . that he has lost many .mature trees within:-the last five years because of the water ponding problem. He stated he feels like his property is being dumped on. Mr. Waters stated he is anxious to proceed with the feasibility study so as not to lose the summer months. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Callahan, that the Council accept the petition as currently submitted and order the Engineer to undertake the appropriate feasibility study for this matter if the two owners petition agree to 50% of the feasibility -- study cost if the project does not go forward. Motion, Ayes 4, Nays 0. CITY FACILITIES STUDY City Administrator Bernhardson updated the Council regarding. the, status of facilities study and recommended presentation of the review process of the site evaluation to the Planning Commission. •