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City of Ramsey 151.53NOWTHEN BOULEVARDN.W.,RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 · (612) 427-1410 May 13, 1986 Mr. Terry Hendriksen, Jr. 15631 Ramsey Blvd. NW Ramsey, Mit 55303 RE: Drainage problems Dear Terry: Since talking with you by phone and receiving your letter on May 7, 1986, I've looked into the water problems which you identified in that letter. I've visited with our City Engineer, Mr. Pete Haatikka, and City Attorney, Mr. Bill Goodrich relating the problems which you have outlined. Here are conclusions: - The large ponding area between Ramsey Blvd. NW and Hematite Street NW between 156th Avenue NW and 153rd Avenue NW does appear to be addressed within the City's Comprehensive Drainage Plan. I would draw your attention to figure 16d of the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan for the City of Ramsey. Subdistrict SS9 is proposed to be drained by a 1,000 ft. channel tying into County Ditch 1~o. 66. After reviewing aerial photographs and other available information, it would appear that a ditch has been constructed in the past in the general vicinity of the proposed 1,000 ft. ditch in the Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan. Therefore, we suspect that there may also be a culvert crossing 156th Avenue NW just east of Hematite Street RW. If this is the case and we find that the culvert is in place and plugged, the City will take appropriate action to properly maintain that culvert. However, if a culvert is not in place and/or the proposed maintenance does not correct the water problem, then you must petition the City Council to make further improvements in the area. The current policy of the City Council is that storm drainage public improvements shall be paid for through special assess- ments and petitions requesting such improvements should contain signatures of at least 35I of the property benefitted.