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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL — August 29, 2011 3 Andrew Kelley, 1149 Amble Dr., stated he is working on his Citizenship Merit Badge award for Boy Scouts, Troop 626. The purpose of this award is to help the scouts understand what it means to be a citizen of a community and to help the community. Pat Kentfield, 4371 Arden View Court, stated that the flooding and drainage problems in the Townhouse Villages of Arden Hills has resulted in the loss of three cars in her garage and has resulted in the value of her property decreasing by 50 %. She explained that she has been dealing with these issues for fourteen years and asked the Council for at least a temporary fix. She added that there have been two events since the July 16 storm and the Townhome Association has done nothing to address the problems. Public Works Director Maurer stated he has spoken to Ms. Kentfield and her attorney previously. This drainage issue is on the Council's agenda this evening. He explained that Engineers scheduled to be hired by the City tonight will review this situation, which should take about a month, and he will report those results to the Council and the Townhome Association in the fall. Mayor Grant assured Ms. Kentfield that the City would work with the Townhome Association to get a permanent resolution to the drainage and flooding problems. Gregg Larson, 3377 Snelling Av., expressed his opposition to the proposed sales tax for the Vikings stadium. He asked that the Council adopt a resolution rejecting the tax increase. Robert Ecker, 1408 Forest Lane, reported drainage and flooding problems at the intersection of Forest Lane and Skiles Lane. Dave Cmiel, 1861 West Highway 96, stated he disagreed with the assessment that the impact of the US 10 and Highway 96 proposed improvements doesn't meet the necessary criteria for a noise wall. He pointed out there are buildable lots that were not included in the original assessment. He was concerned that the deadline for Municipal Consent on the US 10 and Highway 96 project is fast approaching and wanted more consideration given to the concerns of the residents in his area. Public Works Director Maurer stated that Municipal Consent will come before the Council at their second meeting in September. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 11, 2011, Work Session B. July 25, 2011, Regular Meeting C. August 8, 2011, Regular Meeting Councilmember Holden requested the following correction to the August 8th minutes: Page 11, seventh paragraph, second sentence should read "She explained the mixed -use plan was fundamentally flawed and it would be a financial drain on the City of Arden Hills."