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levied or delete our areas entirely from either of the taxing districts. <br /> <br />John Anderley - 16917 Bison - Feel compassion for those having water problems <br />but do not want to see Ramsey develop into a metro community. Can't we control <br />our growth so we don't need all these metro area type utilities? Our Planning <br />Board should be more conservative in issuing building permits. <br /> <br />Pat Bock - We have water problems and last fall Council told us to take care of <br />our own water problems until spring. We had our basement waterproofed and we <br />are still having problems. Last fall the City said maybe storm sewer is the <br />answer and now I am hearing that maybe it isn't because it might be water table <br />problem. I want a study done to find out just what the problem is. Special <br />assessments won't work for us; we are the only low lot having problems. If <br />storm sewers would work, how can I get them. Nobody would support me if it was <br />through a special assessment procedure. Please consider taxing districts <br />because it gives me a chance to solve my problems. Will storm sewers take care <br />of excess water or lower the water table? Ms. Bock submitted a letter to Mr. <br />Hartley regarding her concerns. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - Ponds and their levels are regulated by DNR. What we are <br />experiencing is probably a groundwater problem. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley - Council will receive Ms. Bock's letter and it will be made a part <br />of tonight's record. Whether or not Council orders an investigation is <br />something they will have to evaluate at their next regular meeting on June 24. <br /> <br />Roger Warhol - 7010 150th Avenue - I have high water problems and don't think <br />it is a matter of 'if' the City should try correct the problem -- they have to. <br />Council took an oath to protect the health and welfare of the citizens; PCA <br />feels the same way. It is a matter of getting the excess water out of the <br />holding ponds and septic systems will function properly again. Also note that <br />if you are having water problems, contact the City Assessor because there is <br />tax relief available in these particular areas. Contact your State senators <br />and representatives for help. The City is taking the right step in searching <br />financing methods -- too bad it took so long. Landfill runoff and material <br />from malfunctioning septic systems will build up in ponds and infect children <br />and wildlife with disease. <br /> <br />Karen Ose - 7750 152nd Lane - Our property is in the lowest area of a <br />development and sewer and rain water from other properties is draining onto our <br />property. I am having my water tested. Have not been able to use my back yard <br />in two years. <br /> <br />Daryl Hartman - Anoka West Pet Hospital - In favor of a two district taxing <br />system because it spreads the cost of improvements over the entire city. It <br />cost $20,000 to correct water problems at the Pet Hospital. As a business, we <br />can absorb that but as a resident it would be too expensive to absorb. Sharing <br />in the cost of the improvements is being a good citizen. The projected cost <br />per residence is small enough insurance to pay to know when you have problems <br />they will be corrected. <br /> <br />John DeLaMaht - 15030 Kamacite - I have water in my basement and paid for drain <br />tile; still having water problems. Whether people are having water problems or <br />not they should be concerned because being known as a high water city lowers <br />all property values. There is a definite barrier built across the end of the <br /> <br />Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />