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' f MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD APRIL 25, 1988 HIGHWOOD ROAD STORM SEWER CONTINUED Public Works Director Gerhardson stated those costs were • for the City owned property in the Highwood area. There were no more comments from the public on this matter and the public hearing was closed. Councilmember Goetten asked if the petition contained 35% of the affected property owners. Public Works Director Gerhardson responded that the petition did meet the 35% petition requirement. Councilmember Peterson noted that 3 of the 7 petitioners were not listed in the proposed assessment cost sheets. It was noted that after the feasibility study was done, it was determined that these three properties did not directly affect the drainage area.. City Attorney Barrett explained that the 35% petition requirement only affects the final vote percentage to order the actual study to be undertaken. Councilmember Sime did not feel that the actual problem of ponding had been addressed in this study. Mayor Grabek felt that the impact on water quality- . needed to addressed further. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime, to table this matter until the May 25th Council meeting for further information and consideration. Councilmember Goetten asked if the motion included any further feasibility studies? Mayor Grabek responded no, however more costs may be incurred to determine the water quality information. Councilmember Sime asked if a ponding area could be provided on the City property to help alleviate some of the drainage? City Engineer Cook was doubtful that this would be feasible. He noted the area that would be the most effective ponding area. Public Works Director Gerhardson also noted that many trees would need to be removed and major land alteration would need to be done to provide a ponding area on the City owned property. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 0 4