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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — July 25, 2011 3 2.D. Report from Public Works Director Maurer Regarding Recent Rainstorm and Water Damage in the City (continued) catch basins were not taking any more water because the system was full. Staff also walked through the area with the Southern Homeowners Association and talked about what had been seen. He stated the system was not designed for the type of rainfall that occurred. The Northern Association experienced flooding as well. There are catch basins to carry the water but because the road is under construction there were rock bags over the drains to prevent construction materials from entering the system. Once the bags were moved the water drained from the area. Those residents in this area that experienced flooding were instructed to notify the contractor's insurance company and they have been provided this information. Mayor Grant stated there had been reports of water coming up out of drains. Public Works Director Terry Maurer stated he believed this to be true. The system was so surcharged and it took about two hours for the system to drain. He stated he had explained to the Townhome Association that they could look at ways of adding more capacity to the system so that the water would be delayed in entering the system. This would allow the system to drain properly without being overloaded. Staff could also televise the area to be sure the system is operating correctly. There may also be some grading changes that could be done that would provide for emergency overflows. He suggested hiring an engineering consultant to look at this and determine what things could be done to fix this problem for the future. Mayor Grant asked if the pond could be enlarged to increase its capacity. Public Works Director Terry Maurer stated he was not sure of the ownership of the property but it did look like the pond could be increased to hold an additional two feet. PUBLIC Mayor Grant opened the Public Inquiries /Informational at 7:27 p.m. Ms. Jane Larson, 4370 Arden View Court, President of Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills, stated she has lived in this home for 34 years and they have been experiencing more and more flooding problems in recent years than they had previously. The Townhome Association would like to find a long -term solution to the flooding problems because this time homes and cars were damaged. She asked the City to work with them in finding long -term economic solutions. The Townhome Association would like to have a study done so that they know what their options are and what possible solutions there are. Currently there are two areas that could be considered problem areas. They had worked with the City in 1997 and had installed a drain. The Townhome Association would like to be sure that the next things they do are cost - effective, wise investments that will solve the problems. She clarified there had not been flooding until more recently, even when there had been excessive rains. Something in the drainage of the property has changed and needs to be resolved. Mr. Larry Stark, 1460 Arden View Dr, Arden Hill North Homeowners Association, stated in this area the storm drains and the rock bags used by the construction company were the problem.