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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes January 19, 1995 Page 10 Jankowski presented a site drawing and reviewed it with the LRRWMO. Hendrickson noted that the only thing that has changed since the original plan was submitted, was construction of the roadway and culverts in two places. He advised there is now considerable runoff into the wetland from the impervious area which is causing flooding since there is no positive outlet. Jankowski pointed out the location of Hendrickson's buildings which are very close to the wetland and may be subject to flooding. He further explained that since the road construction, the elevation of the wetland is higher than the top of the pipe inlets. In the spring when these inlets are subject to refreezing, it could cause flooding of the roadway. Hendrickson explained that the feasbility study completed in 1989 by Hakanson Anderson very specifically included survey data and what was intended was very well articulated. He requested the City be allowed to complete the 1989 project. Jankowski noted that after the Plan update and Ramsey adopts their local plan, they will be better able to address this type of project. He explained they want to build an outlet from the wetland to prevent flooding. Jankowski noted it will be difficult to determine exactly how much wetland will be affected by this project because of the difficulty in delineating the wetland area. Rocky Keehn, SEH, asked if a flood control structure like a weir could be provided which would maintain the wetland as a wetland and still allow water to flow out when it reaches a certain level. He explained this would preserve the wetland but allow water to dump into the ditch system to protect structures from flooding after a large rain. Hendrickson stated his position that the construction of several roadways has funneled runoff into this wetland which is taking the storage capacity and creating more runoff "bounce", resulting in excess that is detrimental to his and other's property. He stated this is not reasonable. Jankowski agreed the additional "bounce" may actually result in creating additional wetland areas. Hendrickson concurred and commented that when talking about "bounce" and protecting fringe wetlands it becomes quite theoretical, but when a spring rain floods property and structures, it must be dealt with. He asserted that his property has been used to store water runoff resulting in damage and devaluation to his property. Hendrickson stated that he is a conservationist but feels the drainage problems need to be corrected. Haas questioned the time frame. Hendrickson assumed it would be done this winter. Jankowski agreed that removing the high spots and installing culverts could be done within a short time frame. Jankowski stated they are requesting approval of a Certificate of Exemption for the project as described in the 1989 feasibility study recognizing the roadway has been constructed so