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From: Jesse Struve
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 3:58 PM
To: 'Roman ZHUK; Melanie Curtis; Christine Mattson
Subject: 20130725 drainage issue at 3645 Togo Rd
Melanie,
I met with Roman regarding a possible drainage issue at 3645 Togo Rd. Roman rented a camera to inspect the drainage
pipe from 3637 Togo to the City's drainage structure. I was able to fully inspect the pipe with the exception of
approximately 5'which had a sag in the line and was under water. It appears the pipe is generally clear of debris and is
functioning. I am unable to determine if the sag in the pipe is a result of the construction of the driveway at 3645 Togo
Rd or if it existed prior to construction. The City can release the escrow.
Jesse Struve, PE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Orono
(952) 249-4661- Direct
(952) 249-4616- Fax
www.ci.orono.mn.us
From: Jesse Struve
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 12:35 PM
To: 'rzhuk@ovi.com'
Cc: Melanie Curtis; Christine Mattson
Subject: RE: 20130716 drainage issue at 3645 Togo Rd
Roman,
Your original survey showed a culvert under the neighboring driveway,
but this was not correct. From the information from the neighbors, it
has always been connected to the storm sewer manhole on the corner
of your property. They also mentioned when the excavation was being
done,this pipe was damaged and repaired by someone. Not sure who,
but it was known. I do not have records of this pipe being installed and I
consider this pipe a private line.
Unfortunately the building of the driveway may have broken the pipe,
but it is needed to help with drainage issues on the neighboring
property and will need to be reinstated if it was broken. Since this is a
private matter,you will need to contact a plumber who can televise this
line with a push camera and then schedule a time with all of us to be
out there when the televising operations are taking place so we can all
see what happened.
Jesse Struve, PE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Orono
(952) 249-4661- Direct
(952) 249-4616- Fax
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www.ci.orono.mn.us
From: rzhuk(aovi.com [mailto:rzhuk0)ovi.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:50 PM
To: Jesse Struve
Subject: Re: 20130716 drainage issue at 3645 Togo Rd
Hi my name is Roman Zhuk, writhing regarding the
drainage issue. I never knew about that drainage
existence. Was it installed by the city or it was installed
by another property owner? Do you have city records
about drainage existence?
Schedule the time and date for an investigation. I will be
there.
Thank You
CUBE llc. Design & Build
http://cubelic.net
From: Jesse Struve <istruve(cD-ci.orono.mn.us>
To: "'rzhuk ovi.com"' <rzhuk(@ovi.com>
Cc: Melanie Curtis <MCurtis(cDci.orono.mn.us>; Christine
Mattson <CMattson Aci.orono.mn.us>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:45 PM
Subject: 20130716 drainage issue at 3645 Togo Rd
Ms. Zhuk,
I received a complaint regarding a potential drainage issue
resulting from the construction of the house at 3645 Togo
Rd. From my investigation and site visit, there is a good
probability the construction of the new house damaged an
existing 6" PVC storm sewer line which drains a low area
on the neighboring property.
Since this was damaged due to the construction, and it is
resulting in additional ponding of water in the neighboring
property, it needs to be corrected. In order to determine if
the pipe was damaged during the construction of the
driveway, you will need to have the pipe televised (run a
camera into it). Many plumbers have the capability of
performing this work. Please have them schedule a time
with me as I will want to be on site while this work is
being performed. If the pipe was damaged with the
installation of the driveway or other construction activities,
you will be required to repair the pipe.
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Please contact me directly at 952-249-4661 or at
istruve@ci.orono.mn.us with any additional questions or
concerns.
Jesse Struve, PE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Orono
(952) 249-4661 - Direct
(952) 249-4616 - Fax
www.ci.orono.mn.us
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Melanie Curtis
From: Jesse Struve
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:46 PM
To: 'rzhuk@ovi.com'
Cc: Melanie Curtis; Christine Mattson
Subject: 20130716 drainage issue at 3645 Togo Rd
Ms. Zhuk,
I received a complaint regarding a potential drainage issue resulting from the construction of the house at 3645 Togo
Rd. From my investigation and site visit, there is a good probability the construction of the new house damaged an
existing 6" PVC storm sewer line which drains a low area on the neighboring property.
Since this was damaged due to the construction, and it is resulting in additional ponding of water in the neighboring
property, it needs to be corrected. In order to determine if the pipe was damaged during the construction of the
driveway,you will need to have the pipe televised (run a camera into it). Many plumbers have the capability of
performing this work. Please have them schedule a time with me as I will want to be on site while this work is being
performed. If the pipe was damaged with the installation of the driveway or other construction activities,you will be
required to repair the pipe.
Please contact me directly at 952-249-4661 or at Istruve@ci.orono.mn.us with any additional questions or concerns.
Jesse Struve, PE
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
City of Orono
(952) 249-4661- Direct
(952) 249-4616- Fax
www.ci.orono.mn.us
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