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INGERSON PROJECT REVIEW GROUP RECOMMENDA nONS be necessary to insulate and/or remove and relocate all portions if the roadway width was increased from its current width. . Although Greg Brown does not bclieve the east end of Ingerson Road (hill) is conducive to rain gardens53, he does believe that catch basins, vortex drains or centrifugal chambers could be installed at the bottom of the hill (by Felllwood Ave. and Pelllwood Ct.). These devices would capture runoff water and reduce the amount of runoff water flowing to the rain gardens located at the west end/flat portion ofIngerson Road. Both Rice Creek Watershed District and Greg Brown acknowledge and agree that the incorporation of rain gardens would greatly reduce the need and/or size of any water holding pond. The Review Group believes that the rain garden concept could not only meet the needs of the City's PMP but also help ensure improved water quality. Because rain gardens may satisfY the dual objectives of effective water drainage and improvement of the area's water quality, a majority of Review Group members feel the Council, City and engineering firm should work in conjunction with a qualified independent landscape architect who is familiar with and has experience in alternative stormwater management methods and the Rice Creek Watershed District to detennil1e the feasibility of such concepts within the Ingerson neighborhood. Acceptance of Rain Gardens by Ingerson Project Residents . In July 2000 a survey was conducted to determine ifIngerson Project residents accepted both the concept of rain gardens and placement of rain gardens in their residential lots. The survey was limited to residents that resided in areas that Greg Brown believes would be conducive to rain gardens: Carlton Ave. and the lower portion ofIngerson Road. The residents were asked to indicate yes or no to the following: I(we) am (are) interested in having a Rain Garden in the street right-of-way part of our property as an alternative to having the street modified to include storm sewers, curbs and gutters. 53 The majority of Review Group members recommend that the City consider consulting with individuals such as Derek Knapp, consultant for The Rice Creek Watershed District and/or Fred Rozumalski, consultant for the rain garden projects in Maplewood, Como and other areas, who . have the expertise to determine ifrain gardens are feasible and appropriate within the area. 20 August 17, 2000