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,. """.\ 1295 Wyncrest Court Arden Hills, MN 55112 October 21,2002 I Iv..al /Opl/OJ-... t~ WtP1)L 6~On Arden Hills City Council Arden Hills City Hall 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 55112 RE: Pumping of Karth Lake into Storm System on Wyncrest Court Dear Sirs: As you know, I am a resident of Wyncrest Court in the Karth Lake South addition in Arden Hills. It is my understanding that on or about September 30, 2002, Arden Hills City Council authorized the pumping of Karth Lake into the Karth Lake South storm sewer system to commence on or about October 7,2002. The residents of my addition were not notified of this decision. It is my understanding from speaking to the Arden Hills City Council, the Arden Hills employees and the DNR that the City intends to pump approximately 13 to 15 million gallons of water out of Karth Lake, through temporary piping that has been installed above ground at Cummings Park . and into the Karth Lake South storm sewer system. It is further my understanding that the goal of this pumping is to reduce the height of Karth Lake by 4 feet over a four week period. It is my understanding that the water level in Karth Lake had decreased by approximately one foot as of October 15,2002. It is further my understanding that the City of Arden Hills has applied for a permanent permit to pump Karth Lake through the Karth Lake South storm sewer system on an as-needed basis to be determined by the City of Arden Hills. On or about October 7, I spoke with Pat Krenn, a neighbor in my development. Mr. Krenn had taken it upon himself to notify the residents of the Karth Lake South addition of the decision to pump the lake and shared with the residents his concerns related to a previous attempt at pumping Karth Lake some 15 years ago. It is my understanding that Mr. Krenn sustained damages to the lower level of his home during the previous pumping and, therefore, is genuinely concerned about additional pumping. I spoke with Mr. Krenn, noting my concern for such a large volume of water being run through an untested system as well as my concerns for his residence in particular. On Friday, October 11, 2002, I awoke to an incredible odor in my lower level. On October 12, I awoke to find the sheet rocked walls in my lower level damp to the touch and a much more significant odor. 1 took immediate efforts to dry out my lower level in an effort to avoid any permanent damage. On Monday, October 21, I contacted the City of Arden Hills and explained my very serious concerns. I was told that if I believed this overwhelming incident was related to the pumping of Karth Lake, I would need to attend a council meeting to request that the pumping be discontinued. -1- .