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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES <br />OCTOBER 21, 2002 <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The Councilmembers stated that the lake levels in Arden Hills were all at high <br />levels, not just Karth Lake. <br /> <br />Councilmember Larson suggested the City continue the pumping procedure for a <br />short time, then stop. He said no empirical evidence of damage to property or <br />basements of homes had been introduced, Councilmember Larson said the <br />sentiment was to avoid pumping to goal. Rather, pump to two foot level, stop and <br />assess the situation over the winter season, then spend more time on a permanent <br />solution. <br /> <br />Councilmember Aplikowski suggested that the pumping procedure should <br />continue until the next Council meeting, and the drainage pipes should be checked <br />for blockage. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated the City should continue pumping, and look to a <br />longer term solution in the spring, but currently pump to levels no lower than the <br />OHW. <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem said she was not convinced the City should to go back to the <br />full pumping rate, stating half rate speed seemed to be working. She noted one <br />factor missing with this issue was the need for representation from the DNR and <br />the Rice Creek Watershed District. She recommended pumping continue for seven <br />more days at half rate, stop, and re-visit the issue mid-winter. She also <br />recommended the City televise the lines, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />The Council received (attached several letters and a petition from Arden Hills <br />residents concerning the Karth Lake Pumping issue. <br /> <br />Mayor Probst suggested the City continue to pump at current levels and make a <br />decision at the Monday, October 28, 2002 City Council meeting. <br /> <br />The Council consensus was to continue pumping at half rate pace, televise the <br />storm sewer, the with City Engineer work with Ms. Jacobson and any other <br />residents regarding problems, and revisit the situation at the Monday, October 28, <br />2002 Council meeting, <br /> <br />. <br />