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~ . . ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 7 Mike Enz, 1228 Karth Lake Drive: Indicated he is a nine year resident of the City and in the last four years the lake level has gone up each year. He indicated that there must be a problem because the DNR would not be so willing to grant a permit. He said landscaping, vegetation, home values, loss of lakeshore property, and erosion are all problems that have been created by the fact that the lake level has continued to rise. Mayor Probst also added that the vegetation that is currently being impacted by the lake level is not vegetation that is typically found to survive well in water. He also agreed with the indication of the problem of erosion and based upon the freeze-thaw cycle, properties could begin to be affected. Council Member Rem inquired about where the water is coming from. City Engineer Brown responded by reviewing the precipitation over the last years including the current year to date. He also reviewed the Karth Lake hydrology information and the impact ofthe significant amount of rainfall. Council Member Rem indicated she is in favor of the temporary pumping but before the City takes action on a permanent pumping solution, the Rice Creek Watershed District should be brought in and should discuss with the City the entire drainage area. There should be some information about the long-term study of the storm water contribution to the lake. MOTION: Council Member Grant moved and Council Member Aplikowski seconded a motion to direct staff to proceed with temporary pumping of Karth Lake as recommended by the City Engineer, as presented at this meeting. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). RECESS Mayor Probst adjourned the Special City Council Meeting at 7:26 p.m. Dennis Probst Mayor Joe Lynch City Administrator