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• Arden Hills Council 7 September 28 , 1992 Attorney Filla asked for background on Evie Dunn, the local real estate agent referred to in the presentation. Several residents responded saying that Ms . Dunn represented the party who applied for the lot split years ago , and she is very involved in real estate in this community , having been involved in many real estate transactions in this neighborhood. Councilmember Malone asked McGuire how the water problem affects his property . McGuire stated that during the two years he has lived in the residence , the builder and he have pumped 6 - 10 times per year as much as 18" of water . John Lundgren, 3487 Ridgewood Road, submitted his written objection, and stated that he cautioned the original buyer of the McGuire property that there was a drainage problem but they were very enthusiastic at first stating that the builder , Wally Bauer , had assured them that any potential problem could be resolved by replacing some soils and modifying the topography . • Lundgren stated that although he is empathetic to other owners experiencing a water problem, his property has no water problem, therefore will derive no benefit from an improvement project . He expressed concern with the potential disturbance of a mature tree on his property should the project continue with the route chosen by Council . He reiterated that it was not a wise choice to develop the property where the McGuire home is located . Thomas Mulcahy stated he would not derive any benefit from the proposed project ; he reiterated the relief options noted by Thornton. John Halverson commented that during construction of his home, the topography was altered, which is not reflected on the topography map drawn in 1973 , therefore, Graham' s calculations relative to his property may not be correct . He added that if his property contributes to the water problem experienced by McGuire and Noyed, there are more properties beyond his that would also contribute . He stated that those residents who witnessed the McGuire home being built saw cracks in the foundation, sump pumps running , settling problems , and the original buyer pull out . He placed a large measure of responsibility for the water problem on the builder . He stated that if the improvement project does go forward, he would support the route option suggested by Lindberg; he preferred Council either table or reject the project until funding alternatives can be found . Esther Dant , 3511 Ridgewood Road, stated she is sympathetic to the problems of her neighbors , but she will not benefit