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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKSESSION - MARCH 15, 1999 3 . c. Ditch Cleanine: Plan/Report Greg Brown, Consulting Engineer with BRW, presented a draft City drainage report for possible future ditch cleaning efforts by the City. The report was based upon the inspection of all ditches and drainage areas ofthe City and was a comprehensive drainage survey, maintenance plan and contained ponding recommendations for Council consideration for short-term maintenance needs of the City, as well as the long-term intent to study water quality within the City, and how tllose two issues are directly related to and could impact how the City mayor may not proceed with this work. Mr. Brown addressed concerns by several residents, and those determined by staff and BR W to be priority items. Discussion items included a ditch running behind McClung Drive and Colleen Avenue which tends to flood, whether an easement existed in the area, and if the ditch cleaning would only serve as an interim solution; location of the neighbor's fence and its location within the easement; and additional costs incurred by the City for restoration. . Mr. Fritsinger stated that a broader issue was the City's position on encroachment into City's easement areas. Another residential area of concern was on Siems Court where storm water runoff from Ridgewood Court overtops the bituminous ridge at the end of cul-de-sac and flows through backyard ofresidence at 3520 Siems Court. Mr. Stafford stated that he was impressed with the overall condition ofthe ditches and recommended the City address the first three issues as identified, and then prioritize remaining issues. It was suggested that with the frequent flooding along Ingerson Road, it be put in a higher rank in the proposed improvement plans. Mr. Brown suggested the Council may wish to consider $50,000 each year in 1999 and 2000, then go from there, with him estimating approximately a $162,000 total expenditure for the five year program. Mr. Brown stated that these drainage issues are less costly to alleviate, compared to the sanitary sewer system, and estimated that the Council will probably be looking at a (20) year program to rehabilitate the sanitary system. Mr. fritsinger stated that with this study and proposed long-term ponding areas being identified, it further enhances additional concerns with other water quality issues and how we can use this plan in relationship to those water quality issues and the Comprehensive Plan items identified. . Mr. Fritsinger stated these future ponding improvement plans may affect water quality in other parts of the system and other communities and agencies.