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<br /> . Arden Hills Council 2 July 27, 1992 <br /> Refunding Bonds of 1995, <br /> e. Approve List of Claims/Payroll. <br /> f. Authorize Door-to-Door Canvassing by Citizens for <br /> a Better Environment. <br /> Mayor Sather commented that Frank Green, who will be moving <br /> from the community to pursue his career out of state, has <br /> provided wise financial leadership in the position of City <br /> Treasurer during his tenure with the City. On behalf of <br /> Council, staff and residents, the Mayor extended best wishes <br /> to Frank and his family, <br /> PUBLIC COMMENTS <br /> There were no public comments. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS <br /> Mayor Sather opened the meeting at 7:34 p.m. for the purpose <br /> of continuing a public hearing, from 6/29/92 regular Council <br /> meeting, on the matter of Arden Place Drainage. He <br /> clarified that this is an improvement hearing, not an <br /> . assessment hearing. <br /> City Engineer Graham stated that of the two remaining <br /> options to correct Arden Place drainage problems, a <br /> determination has been made that the preferable option is to <br /> direct storm water runoff to the east toward property owned <br /> by the Arden Hills Island Beach Club (formerly Lake Johanna <br /> Beach Club). He added that he contacted the club's <br /> President, Dave Plummer, regarding any necessary easement <br /> acquisition and invited him to this meeting. (Mr. Plummer, <br /> however, was not in attendance.) <br /> Bill Thornton, 3510 Siems Court, stated his property abuts <br /> the property with the alleged drainage problem. He stated <br /> that some of the residents in the area are confused as to <br /> exactly where the drainage pipe is proposed to be located. <br /> Graham explained there is an existing small diameter pipe <br /> which is clogged and several unsuccessful attempts to clear <br /> the pipe have been made by City staff, He outlined the <br /> proposed pipe location relative to the location of the <br /> existing clogged pipe. <br /> Bill Thornton stated that he and many Beach Club members <br /> object to public funds or assessments to pay for the <br /> . proposed drainage system on the basis that it is unnecessary <br /> and has existed for many years, He added that if the City <br /> could unplug the existing drainage system, that would be <br /> acceptable. <br /> Diane Pearson, 1556 Arden Place, stated that in the best <br /> interest of the lake and environment, any drainage should be <br /> --- ------ <br />