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Minutes of Special Council Meeting Page fou r June 16, 1975 at the McNamee sIte re sits grades involved. Bethel College - Drainage Ditch Mr. Hugh McLeod explained that the creek through the Bethel Campus has presented erosion problems which must be corrected. He explained that Bethel had made an attempt to place rip-rap In various places last year, which had the endorsement of thl Rice Creek Watershed District, but increased pressure has washed It away. McLeod asked if Bethel could expect some financial assistance to correct the problem. In discussion, i,t was noted that much of the Increased water runoff is from i'he development of lands east of L<'xington Avenue; Rice 'Creek Watershed Is currently studying the overall drainage of the area. . McLeod said that Bethel has been considsrirg various proposals and wll! prob<lbly accept the rai Iroad tie rip-r'ap proposal, which is guaranteed and is estimated to cost S4~90D (for about 100 feet). It was suggested that perhaps the question of financial aid for the project could be posed to Rice Creek Water!hed. McLeod stated that Rice Creek wi Ii have no funds for probably 2 years. Christoffersen explained that meandering s':reams (ditches) are subj€lct to erosion, and suggeS"led several alternative methods to reduce the velocity; the proposed rip-rap froject wi II protect for a tlme, but may be only temporary - slDw down of flow for entire area, which is currentJy under st~dy, will ultimately protect this are.a. ~ussard Court Drainage Problem - Lot 10 Christoffersen displayed a map of Bussard Iddition, and Indicated the location of the drainage pipe and rip-lappet! ditch, which empties Into Lake Johanna. Christoffersen said this present plan is not acceptable to Mr. Carlson, purchaser of the lot, and Mr. Bussard haS referred the matter to his engineering firm; a civil matter between buyer and seller. Mrs. Carlson said the drainage is directed "catty corner" across the property and reques tad that it be red i ,octed; I t was not th i s way when lot was purchased. Council refer'red Mrs. Carlson to Mr. Bussal'<l, asking that she let Council know If matter is not resolved satisfactorily. Case No. 72-35, Pemtom Uti llties, Addition, throuRh 7 and 1st Addition Norto' Ch r I 51-offersen rofer red Counc I I to his I etier of June 1:3, 1975, recommending Village acceptance of the strEflt. and uti llties In Townhouse Villages at Arden Hills, Additlo~u I through 7 (storm sewer, water, sllnltary seb1er and streets), ,'ecommendlng release of the appropriate bonds as approved by the A1~orney. . After discussion, Wingert moved, seconded ty Feyereisen, that Counci I accept the uti lities and streets in Townhobue Villages at Arden Hi lis, Addition I thru 7 approving relcase of the necessary bonds as determi ned by the Eng I neer and Attorney, an; I ud I ng Open Space Bonds. Motion carried unanLmously. . In discussion af the 1st Addi~ion North uti lities, Christoffersen advised that Pemtoffi Is not asking that the Vi I lage accept the utilities at this time, but is asking release 0'1 the honds; roads are not constructed - acceptance of roads and uti ll":ies will be requested after completion of road construction. Mat"ter wes deferred to Counci I Meeting of June 30, 1975. Nursery t~; II Final Payment . (See above - Public Hearing, Nursery Hi II) MetropoliTan Waste Control Commission Agre6..!lent to Replace Existing Meters at Two Locations It was noted that the Village Engineer and Attorney have reviewed -4-