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City Engineer Himmer replied that is ground water. He stated the area was a wetland mitigation <br />area that was filled. <br />Councilmember Elvig commented as each property is worked on, the next property may have a <br />new flooding issue. <br />Mr. Maul stated his neighbor has filled in their backyard with compost and debris. He stated the <br />neighbors should be required to clean up their yards. <br />Councilmember Elvig clarified the neighbors have back filled their own properties. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated if the neighbors have back filled their yards, this may be causing <br />Mr Maul's yard to flood. <br />Mr. Maul confirmed his neighbors are filling their yards with grass clippings, etc. <br />Councilmember Elvig replied the City needs to follow up with the neighboring properties. <br />Chairperson Backous asked Mr. Maul how long he has lived on the property. <br />Mr. Maul replied six years and the standing water has gotten very high. <br />Chairperson Backous stated he would prefer to discuss only the cases that relate to the residents <br />that are present tonight and not go through all of the flooding cases at this time. <br />Public Works Director Olson replied the cases that are the highest priority will be brought to the <br />Public Works Committee, two at a time, and staff will follow -up with the abatement coordinator <br />about debris and brush in backyards. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated there is a City ordinance on the building of retaining walls in <br />wetlands which creates a dam <br />Public Works Director Olson stated there are funds in the Storm Water Utility Fund to be used to <br />correct the high priority flooding issues. He gave an example of 163` Lane and the drainage <br />pond that is not contained within the drainage and utilities easements. He stated now that the <br />drain is clean; the City could put a pipe in the ground to correct the situation. He commented <br />there is not good drainage on the north or south side of the road. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated the Rum River Golf Course's claim has amounted to $60,000. The <br />League of Minnesota Cities responded to the claim with an offer of $8,500. He stated there are <br />several areas within the golf course that need fixing. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated this is a legal matter so he cautioned the Public Works <br />Committee against addressing this issue in the absence of the City's attorneys. <br />Public Works Committee / February 21, 2012 <br />Page 7 of 12 <br />