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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 1989 3399 CRYSTAL BAY ROAD CONTINUED 0 should be made to have Rolf Erickson contact not only Mr. Wheeler, but the other affected residents as well. Mr. Wheeler indicated that would not be necessary. He would prefer to have Mr. Wilde's comments pertaining to the way in which appraisals were done addressed. Mayor Grabek replied that the City would look into this issue further and see to it that Mr. Wheeler receive a proper response. 3572 LIVINGSTON- DRAINAGE Karen Cuff was present for this matter. City Administrator Bernhardson explained that the Cuffs were requesting assistance in correcting a drainage problem that exists on their property. The Cuffs wish to construct a garage on their vacant lot, but would be severely restricted in doing so because of the drainage location. The Cuffs are requesting authorization for the City Engineer to determine the cost of a feasibility study and to obtain clarification from the City Attorney regarding the issue of requiring a petition of 35% of affected property owners. Ms. Cuff had taken pictures showing the property upon which she intended to build a garage. She explained that at one time the City of Orono had dug a trench 18' into the Cuff property to drain the low spot in the street. Public Works Director • Gerhardson had discussed alternate drainage to alleviate the current problem. Rather than using the existing storm drain system in the new development, there is some drainage now occuring behind Cuff's property on Crystal Place, through a 5' easement on the east side of their property and through the property behind them. Everything north of Cuffs has a downhill grade and would allow for a more economical method of draining the water away from their house. Mayor Grabek questioned the City's responsibility in this type of a situation. City Administrator Bernhardson was not sure about the City's obligations, however this issue was previously reviewed by the City in 1985 and a swale was installed as a solution. The problem now exists because the Cuffs want to build their garage where the swale is located. Bernhardson said that the 35% issue still needed to be researched, but regardless of what was determined, he did not believe that the City would be compelled to do anything. Ms. Cuff said that she had talked with some of her neighbors and they had indicated that if the project could be done with financial reasonableness, they would not object. Mayor Grabek suggested taking whatever steps were necessary to find out the legalities of neighbor participation and any other ramifications that needed to be researched. He suggested having the matter resolved by the end of April. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Counci lmember Nettles, to table this item and direct Staff to bring forward any 11