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. . . .Minutes of the Arden Hills Regular Council Meeting, May 30, 1989 'Page 5 OAK AVE. (Cont'd) Attorney Filla questioned if Oak Avenue was constructed at the time of the request. Ashbach advised the street was constructed at that time. Mayor Sather asked if there were any further comments from the audience. There was no response and the public hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m. Councilmember Mahowald questioned the potential for other drainage problems and if the Engineer is aware of any other drainage problems at this time. Peters advised that during the time he has been working on this matter he has discussed a drainage problem with one property owner adjacent to the railroad tracks. The Public Works Supervisor advised he was aware of the problem the engineer identified. Mr. Heicht, 1620 Oak Avenue, advised he resides on the south side of 1680 Oak Avenue and the water passes through his property and created a deep rut in the ground approximately 3 to 4 ft. deep. He is concerned that the ruts will not be filled. Mr. Vanderheiden, 1655 Oak Avenue, advised he has a pool of water in his yard in the spring; he identified another resident in the area who experiences the same problem and pumps the water out of her yard every year. Another neighbor in the area reported a resident had constructed a private storm sewer to eliminate their drainage problem. The previous owner of the property at 1587 Oak Avenue stated he was contacted relative to installation of the private sewer system, however, the cost was too high and he opted not to be involved. Councilmember Hansen questioned if there is currently a storm sewer in this area and if the property owners had paid an assessment for a storm sewer. Engineer Peters advised there is no storm sewer currently in the area and therefore no assessment would have been paid. Hansen noted it has been indicated the road may have been improperly constructed. She questioned if rip-rap would be a feasible method for eliminating the problem. Peters stated the driveway is not wide enough to accommodate a rip-rap spillway down the middle; it would not be the most feasible means of correcting the problem. Councilmember Hansen stated the problem should be resolved and she did not favor assessing the residents in the area. Councilmernber Malone commented there is a need to proceed with the improvement and it appears that the costs may have to be shared between the taxpayers in the area and generally throughout the city. He noted other taxpayers have paid a storm sewer assessment for their respective area. Malone suggested the resident at 1680 Oak Avenue be required to repair the driveway to city specifications or negotiate an agreement whereby the city repairs the driveway in conjunction with the improvement and the resident reimburses the city for the costs.