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I I .- I I I I I I I~ I I I I I I I .e . .ARDEN HIT.T -<; CITY COUNCIL - JANUARY 30. 1995 3 Councilmember Malone noted item 4(a), the application for grant funding for the COPS AHEAD program. Councilmember Malone indicated, typically grant funding is a short term funding for a long term expense, but after conferring with Staff, this grant merely pre-funds personnel changes that would be budgeted in the Sheriff's Department anyway, and he therefore supports this grant submittal. MOTION: Keim moved and Hicks seconded a motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented, and authorize execution of all necessary documents contained therein. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Roger Aiken, 4360 Hamline, requested to approach the Council. Mr. Aiken lives on Hamline Avenue south of the Arsenal, he is present to inform Council of a consistent drainage problem on his property. Mr. Aiken indicated this problem has occurred for the past four to five years. He indicated he did not wish to complain and not have a solution, so he therefore presented Council with a mitigation report that he drafted. Mr. Aiken briefly reviewed his report, locating his parcel and surrounding parcels. Mr. Aiken indicated construction has nearly been completed on an adjoining parcel. Mr. Aiken noted the flooding has clearly occurred since the clearing of the adjoining properties and is not due to weather or any other natural anomalies. He indicated due to the flooding he has been denied access to his own garage. He realizes the portion of his land which is flooding, is not large, but it is a important portion of his property. Mr. Aiken indicated filling the area would be appropriate to stabilize the soil and provide a more defined boundary. Mr. Aiken indicated other issues beside the flooding will come to the attention of the Council, he noted the Watershed district also has concerns of noncompliance, although he is not sure of all the details, but believes RCWD will contact the City shortly. Mr. Aiken asked the Council to consider his plight and inform him of their position after they are able to review the issues. Mayor Probst inquired if Staff has had an opportunity to review this issue. Acting Administrator Post indicated Staff has not yet been able to review the issues thoroughly. Mayor Probst indicated after Staff has further chance to review, he would like Council to address this issue at its earliest worksession available.