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City Administrator Schroeder told Mr. Dick Nelson of Detail Tool that the City of Ramsey is pleased they have chosen to locate here. Case #21: Report to Council on Cost Estimate for Section #22 Drainage Easement City Engineer Jankowski stated that he was directed by Council to prepare a cost estimate for the drainage improvement project in Section #22. He reminded Council that the County has advised that the procedure for them to clean County Ditch #3 would likely not result in a successful project. Mr. Jankowski stated he prepared cost estimates for both the basic project envisioned (up to County Ditch #3) and an extended project which would lengthen the ditching up to County Road #5. He added that the ditch is flowing downstream of County Road #5. The estimate for the original project is $18,620 and the cost for the extended project is $25,760. He noted that the major construction cost element is that of the ditch excavation. He based the estimate on the scenario that the excavated material can be side cast into the adjacent low land. He stated that spoil removal would increase construction costs. He stated he has been unable to locate a project of this type but Coon Rapids received a price of $16 a foot. The costs could be increased up to $57,000 for the original project and up to $95,000 for the extended project. With regard to financing, Mr. Jankowski reported the cost could be levied along all properties within the district. Residential properties could be charged $1 for the basic project and up to $4 or $5 total levy for the extended project with spoil removal. There would be a higher impact on commercial. The cost would be $2 for the basic and about $14 total levy for the extended project. Mr. Jankowski stated that the permits have been applied for. Councilmember Hardin inquired if Mr. Jankowski is still saying that this will not remedy the drainage situation. Mr. Jankowski stated that Mr. Terry Hendriksen's property may not be dry under any circumstances. Councilmember Hardin stated that the cost was talked about at $5,000 to $8,000 and now numbers are mentioned of up to $95,000 and this may not even correct the situation. Councilmember Peterson stated that Mr. Hendriksen's situation is just one part of the problem. There are other people who are impacted by this and this situation will not solve itself. Mr. Jankowski stated this proposal is mainly a flood control effort. Councilmember Hardin suggested correcting the problem where the culvert goes across 156th Avenue N.W. rather than the entire project. A number of the residents do not have a problem with this. "We are talking a major project that may not correct the problem". Terry Hendriksen, 15631 Ramsey Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, stated that the drainage ditch was built 100 years ago but over the years it has filled in. He reported that on three separate occasions, the City of Ramsey issued building permits to him to build on his property. With regard to the drainage issue, the water is constantly rising and he has to keep coming back to the City to try to get something done. He stated he is tired of it too. "The fact is, we keep looking at it and making decisions but it keeps getting brought back to Council." The City expects to run water off its street somewhere and it should be maintaining its drainage system too. "Your water is being spilled on me". He suggested that the one-time charge seems like a minor impact for someone to drain their water. He added that if 153rd Avenue N.W. is extended, it will generate more water run-off into the City Council/October 11, 1994 Page 22 of 29