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2) Funding to be provided by developer or MSA. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heitman, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />Reimann and Schlueter. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />High Water PumPing: <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley gave a slide presentation of existing high water problem areas in <br />the City. Mr. Hartley stated that the City needs a long term solution to high <br />water but pumping would temporarily relieve those properties with water <br />encroaching on their doorsteps. <br /> <br />Councilmember Reimann stated that in his opinion pumping would only transfer <br />the water to another property and burden the City's Streets Department. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated that the problem seems to be that the City doesn't have a <br />large enough outlet to the Mississippi River; reports say that pumping in the <br />Fall of 1985 did have a positive impact for a short term. The tractor used in <br />1985 to power the pump is needed in other capacities in the Public Works <br />Department; recommend purchasing a used tractor to power the pump. Staff is <br />also recommending that persons be hired at $3.35/hour to man the pumps. <br /> <br />Merle Mevissen stated that he has talked to some dealers and a used tractor can <br />be purchased for about $2,000-$4,000. <br /> <br />Councilmember Reimann stated that the money would be better spent on a final <br />solution to the water problem rather than on moving water from one place to <br />another. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated that if storm sewer taxing districts were established and a <br />project identified, construction could begin in the late Fall of 1986. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Reimann to table this <br />case until Council makes a decision regarding storm sewer taxing districts. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Roger Warhol of 7010 150th Avenue stated he is affected by <br />high water and if Council tables pumping there will be more than just the <br />Bancroft home empty in Ramsey; septic tanks are not working; pumping is <br />temporary but it allowed many people to be able to remain in their homes. <br />Councilmember Schlueter inquired if this case can be brought up for discussion <br />again after the Storm Sewer Taxing Districts case has been addressed by Council <br />this evening. Mr. Goodrich stated that Robert's rules state that the <br />prevailing side can bring it up for discussion again; Council can agree to <br />bring this case up for discussion again. Chuck Lasley of 7431 150th Lane <br />requested City assistance in pumping water to Skelgas on Hwy. #10 and Skelgas <br />can pump the water across Hwy. #10. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Heitman, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />Reimann and Schlueter. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Refer to page 9 of these minutes for further action. <br /> April 22, 1986 <br /> <br />Page 6 of 14 <br /> <br /> <br />