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CITY COUNCIL CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA The Ramsey City Council conducted a regular meeting on Tuesday, May 10, 1994, at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota. Members Present: Mayor James Gilbertson Councilmember Sheila Beyer Councilmember Glen Hardin Councilmember Kenneth Peterson Councilmember Gerald Zimmerman Also Present: City Administrator Ryan Schroeder Finance Officer Jessie Hart City Engineer Steven Jankowski City Attorney William Goodrich CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gilbertson called the regular City Council meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CITIZEN INPUT Terry Hendriksen, 15631 Ramsey Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, stated he has been experiencing severe drainage problems he believes is a result of City actions and actions of certain individuals. He disseminated pictures of his property showing the standing water. Mr. Hendriksen stated that the drainage problem was addressed in the 1980's by the then consulting engineer, Pete Raatikka of Hakanson Anderson, and it appeared to be okay after that. Then, following the construction of 153rd, plus Stanley Welsh (15443 Ramsey Boulevard N.W.) putting in a new driveway and John Gobernatz (17515 St. Francis Boulevard N.W.) and Mr. Lewis (6960 - 156th Avenue N.W.) filling in wetlands, the drainage problem has again occurred on his (Hendriksen) property. He added that one of culverts that was installed to help take care of the problem is 90 percent plugged. Mr. Hendriksen has spoken with City Engineer Jankowski numerous times about this drainage problem. Mr. Jankowski does not disagree that there is a problem, however, Mr. Hendriksen feels that the problem should be higher on the priority list and should be resolved as soon as possible. City Engineer Jankowski stated that he agrees there are a number of factors associated with the drainage problem, including the fact that this year's ground water is higher than in previous years. He stated that 153rd was constructed in 1990 and this is the first time water has been an issue. He stated he is proposing the City address a number of elements contributing to this drainage problem. Mr. Hendriksen had indicated that Stanley Welsh obstructed the flow of water when he constructed his new driveway; measures can be taken to see that this be "undone". The culverts on 156th should be cleaned out; however, since the water moves so slowly, he feels the partially plugged culverts are not a significant factor to the drainage problem. The most difficult factor to deal with is that the ponds are filled between 153rd and 156th. It is shown as part of the drainage plan but there is no drainage easement. The City needs to deal with the landowners. He offered to summarize a plan and furnish estimated costs and the time frame. City Council/May 10, 1994 Page 2 of 9