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• Arden Hills Council 4 September 28 , 1992 and divide the anticipated cost amongst those properties accordingly . John Halverson , 3517 Ridgewood Road, pointed out that the drawing Graham was using to illustrate did not accurately locate his property . Graham stated that the drawing is not to scale, but simply a crude drawing to be used as a visual tool . Graham stated that according to his calculations , 4% of the Halverson property contributes to the runoff which is ponding and creating the problem. Dale Noyed, 3505 Ridgewood Road, stated that the water problem on his property has existed for years , and years ago a drainage pipe was installed to drain water from his backyard to Lake Johanna . He stated that he believes the City receives easement rights from some property owners to lay the pipe , and is , therefore , obligated to maintain that pipe . He reported that he has asked former Councilmembers and Public Works employees several times to drain that pipe, to no avail , so he has purchased three pumps to remove water from his property . He commented that the City has been • negligent in maintaining the pipe, which has worsened the problem, therefore there should be no assessment to property owners in the area . Mayor Sather arrived at this time (7 : 54 p .m. ) . Councilmember Malone asked if the City , in fact , received easements and laid the pipe . Engineer Graham stated that the only easement that he is aware of is the sewer line easement , that he does not know who laid the pipe , and that the pipe was apparently laid back in the ' 60 ' s or ' 70 ' s when these kinds of drawings were not retained as City records as they are now. Councilmember Mahowald commented that the uncertainty as to who laid the pipe is a complicating factor that everyone must keep in mind. William Thornton, 3510 Siems Court , stated that he is representing the Halversons (3517 Ridgewood Road) , the Lindbergs ( 3520 Siems Court ) , the Mulcahys (3530 Siems Court ) , and Thorntons ( 3510 Siems Court ) at those residents ' request ; he provided booklets to Council , the contents prepared jointly by these residents . He asked Graham to state the purpose of the topography map of the area and when it was drawn. Graham stated the a • topography map indicates contours and elevations of land, that this map was drawn in 1973 . Thornton emphasized that the map does not reflect changes to the topography of the area which have been made since 1973 . Thornton stated that the lot behind the McGuire property is