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participate in the cost of the project, noting that would only be one fifth of the cost with the <br /> taxpayers of Ramsey paying the remainder. He stated that it should not be taken as the driveway <br /> is the leading factor, as he would want participation from a homeowner in any instance that they <br /> consider of this nature. <br /> Mr. Mytko commented that they pay their fair share of taxes as well and while they want to stay <br /> in the city, they are not happy with the condition of the roads, how the snow removal is done, and <br /> the flooding that is caused to their home as a result. He stated that they cannot afford to spend <br /> another dime to remain in their home. He commented that they currently cannot use the lower <br /> level of their home because of the damage that has been incurred. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff asked if the homeowner would be willing to participate in any type <br /> of cost-share. <br /> Mr. Mytko commented that he is not saying that but cannot afford $10,000. He noted that he <br /> originally reached out to Councilmember Olson and has not received any follow-up <br /> correspondence since then, which is very disappointing. He stated that while he is not opposed to <br /> some sort of cost-share, he cannot afford anything at this time. <br /> Acting Chairperson Musgrove asked if these are the actual costs or whether the cost could be over <br /> and above. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that this is the engineer's estimate based on <br /> a recent similar project and staff feels the estimate is generally reflective of what a quote could be. <br /> Acting Chairperson Musgrove commented that 10 percent would be $3,900 and asked if the <br /> Committee would be open to that amount. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff commented that part of his hesitation is that based off the survey <br /> results, the low spot in the yard is one of the truly problematic areas. He noted that he is hesitant <br /> to move forward as this may not solve the issue and stated that the homeowner adding fill to that <br /> low spot could potentially solve the problem at a much lower cost than what this project would be. <br /> Acting Chairperson Musgrove commented that there is evidence that this is also not draining <br /> properly. <br /> Mr. Mytko commented that when the water pools in his front yard, he places a pump in the Argon <br /> Street ditch to direct the water to the ditch along Cobalt Street. He commented that he inherited <br /> the problem and did not create this. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff commented that the ditch improvements could help to an extent but <br /> there is still the low spot in the yard. <br /> Acting Chairperson Musgrove asked if the homeowner is aware of when the two driveways were <br /> built. <br /> Public Works Committee/July 18, 2023 <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br />