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<br /> I , . <br /> : ~~S~ _no "_ <br /> .-" <br /> I I'DlSliL TI~G EilGlNEERS ., .!.-v';T <br /> March 21, 1995 "^'" '2 ~ ~" <br /> l\Jl,\-, }. '.' <br /> 1326 Energy Pork Drive File: 520-058.00 . , <br /> 51_ Pcul, MN 55108 ::" <br /> I <br /> 612-64-4'4389 <br /> 1-800-888-2923 Mr. Brian Fritsinger <br /> I Fox: 612-64-4-9446 City of Arden Hills <br /> 1450 West Highway 96 <br /> Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br /> I RE: AIKEN DRAINAGE ISSUE <br /> I Dear Mr. Fritsinger: <br /> This letter is submitted to further address the referenced issue as presented by Mr. Roger <br /> I Aiken of 4360 Hamline Avenue at the February 27, 1995, City Council meeting. As <br /> indicated in my facsimile dated March 16, 1995, the City Engineer has surveyed the <br /> tJENQNEERINC, topography of the site and observed the site to determine the possible cause of Mr. Aiken's <br /> I RONMENTAl concern. <br /> MUNICIPAL <br /> PI.ANNING Based upon our records for the lot split, a drainage swale was to be constructed under the <br /> I SOUDWASiE agreement with the Developer (Mr. Tom Wegleitner). Severa1letters were sent to both the <br /> STRUcruRAL City and the Developer regarding the issue. These letters were dated December 4, 8, and <br /> SURVEYING <br /> I TRAFFIC 29, 1989. Based upon the resulting grading plan submitted by the Developer, a drainage <br /> TRANSPORTATION swale was to be constructed from the pond to culverts north and east of the developing lots, <br /> (see attached). The bottom of this swale should have provided an outlet for the pond at an <br /> I elevation of 875.2 feet above mean sea level. Our survey of the site indicates that the <br /> tlECiR1CAl!MECHANICAl swale drains west into the pond rather than east from the pond. The pond would have to <br /> ENGINEERING <br /> HVAC reach an elevation of approximately 977 feet in order to actually begin to drain. <br /> I flOWER DISTRIBUTION <br /> SCADA Based upon our review of the situation, it appears that the City should rectify the problem <br /> SYSTEM CONTROlS by having the drainage easement graded along the back lot lines of parcels A and B adjacent <br /> I to Amble Road. This should be done in accordance with the Developer's original grading <br /> plan, if possible, at the Developer's expense. We should note that it may be difficult for <br /> I the City to force the Developer to correct this issue at this point. We would alSQ <br /> recommend the City allow Mr. Aiken to place up to 40 cubic yards of fill behind the <br /> existing pond easement, up to the 976 elevation. This would allow the pond to drain to the <br /> I east prior the pond encroaching the Aiken property. It may be beneficial for the City to <br /> utilize its own Public Works staff to complete the placement of fill on Mr. Aiken's property <br /> leICESIN: to reduce the costs of such work. <br /> MINNEAPOLIS <br /> PRIOR LAKE <br /> I Sf. PAUL <br /> WASECA <br />