Minutes - Council - 01/29/1985 - Special

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engineer dealing in groundwater, foundation, soils, etc. In 1975-1976, we were at a low end of a precipitation cycle -- groundwater in Ramsey and Anoka County dropped greatly. Am aware an engineering report was conducted, in 1976 and 1977, regarding minimum levels for basement construction in Flintwood I based on past, present and future groundwater levels. Did those engineers air in their design, did those people (city engineer, city inspector, planning commission and Council) reviewing that design air in their review not allowing those lots to be ~onstructed in a wetland area that had been inundated prior to 1976. Mr. Overton stated that there is certain cul-de-sac in the area in which the water was waist deep back in 1973 and 1974 and yet Council allowed buildings to be constructed within that flood plain without consideration to what future water levels would be when the water table returned to it's normal position. Mr. Overton stated that he doesn't think this is a drainage problem; it is a groundwater problem that should have been address 8 years ago and it is not the responsibility of Flintwood I or Ramsey Terrace to correct errors made by the developer of that property just so he could get additional lots in the area, which the City Council approved. Mayor Hei~an stated that he has not been the most ardent supporter of Mr. Raudio and other developers in the past but Mr. Raudio has made himself available to answer questions and makes every effort to work jointly with the citizens and we should give him credit for that. John Lichter - City Council decided that the PUD develo~ent is in the best interest of the City; in order for the PUD to develop, it will have to have storm sewer. Developers (Raudio, Holm & River's Bend) should pick up the cost and the City should not try and assess those costs back to individuals on existing residential lots who stand to gain no benefit by this construction. John Johnson - 14120 Germanium - Have lived here 7 or 8 years, gone through record breaking snowfalls and we did not create the problem. The problem begins with one house that is built where a developer should not have been allowed to build and now the City is telling us we have to correct their mistake. With respect to Mr. Raudio's statement regarding a drainage system dating back to the late 1800's or early 1900's, when water has flowed such a long period of time in a certain area I don't think you can alter that flow without getting into trouble with somebody. This is the developer's problem and he wants to push it back on the residents. Mr. Raudio stated that he would be more than glad to meet with anybody regarding his goals. Mr. Raudio stated that he does have a heavy investment in this community and the only way he can get a return on his investment is to help a community build. Mr. Raudio stated that he is not trying to change the course of water because of his proposed development and noted that Flintwood I would have real problems if the PUD were located on the top side of Flintwood I rather than on the lower side. Mr. Raudio stated he can solve his water problems but that would not solve the community water problem. Mr. Raudio stated he is willing to meet with the people and look at alternates and is agreeable to what makes sense. Mr. Raudio stated that he is not here to force storm sewerand that he did not divert that original flow channel -- it became plugged. Mr. Raudio stated that the runoff from the PUD will not run towards Flintwood I and Ramsey Terrace. January 29, 1985 Page 4 of 9