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just given up on pumping. <br /> <br />Jane Terpstra - Inquired if the lack of snowfall this year will offset the <br />conditions caused by the two previous excessively rainy years. <br /> <br />Ernie Larsen - 7229 153rd Lane - Agreed that the rainfall has been higher <br />than average but that not all of the water problems are caused by rainfall. <br />Mr. Larsen also inquired if DNR would be included in the planning process <br />if storm sewers are installed. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - Replied that he has already contacted DNR and if the project <br />is approved, DNR criteria would have to be met and permits obtained. <br /> <br />Erika Sitz - Inquired as to the impact of storm sewer improvements to that <br />area beyond Skelgas. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - Replied that it is hoped the storm sewer improvements would <br />alleviate water problems in the entire district. <br /> <br />Ernie Larsen - Inquired as to the depth at which the pipe would be <br />installed. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - Replied that the pipe will be installed 10 feet below the <br />railroad tracks. <br /> <br />Erika Sitz - Inquired as to how far north the pipe would be extended. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - Replied that the pipe would be extended just across the <br />railroad tracks. <br /> <br />Erika Sitz - Inquired if the storm sewer improvements will have an impact <br />on natural storagte basins set aside for water management. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - Replied that the improvements will not affect protected <br />waters. The improvements could have some affect on groundwater levels; <br />most ponds are tied into the groundwater; varying the groundwater levels <br />could have an affect on the ponds. <br /> <br />Jane Terpstra - Inquired as to how many properties will directly benefit <br />from the improvements. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley - Replied that the impact of this project alone may not be <br />great as far as the number of homes it will immediately benefit. The storm <br />drainage system is to be accomplished in a step program; the most important <br />step is to get an outlet to the Mississippi River; land for such an <br />improvement is available and in the interest of good planning and to avoid <br />added costs in the future, this is the phase being recommended for <br />construction as the first leg of the project. Eventually, this outlet <br />should affect all of the various properties. <br /> <br />Terry Hendriksen - 15631 Ramsey Blvd. - Stated that he is glad the City is <br />not delaying action on storm sewer improvements because of a substandard <br />snowfall and that the City is planning for future wet cycles. Inquired as <br /> City Council Public Hearing/March 10, 1987 <br /> <br />Page 3 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br />