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Councilmember Olson asked if the grade of the property at 18013 Krypton Street drains to the <br /> proposed inlet or whether grading would be necessary. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby replied that the inlet would be installed in the low <br /> spot requiring minimal grading. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby stated this property owner has requested that all of <br /> their future stormwater utility fees be waived. He noted that staff would recommend not waiving <br /> this fee since numerous properties across the city have drainage issues and that forgiving <br /> stormwater utility fees for this property owner could result in other property owners making similar <br /> fee forgiveness requests in the future. <br /> Councilmember Olson stated that he would agree with the staff recommendation not to forgive the <br /> payment as requested from the property owner as he would not want to set that precedent. He <br /> stated that this property owner will now benefit from the fees they have paid over the years,proving <br /> the value of these fees. <br /> Chairperson Musgrove referenced the property asking for the forgiveness and commented that <br /> hopefully this will address the issue that occurs in the springtime for the property. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby confirmed that this would prevent the area from <br /> filling up and will prevent the septic from being inundated as well as keeping water away from <br /> their home. He commented that water would pool for a few days after rain events, but it does <br /> eventually drain which is similar to many properties in Ramsey. <br /> Chairperson Musgrove stated that she also would not support forgiving the payment. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby confirmed the consensus of the Committee to move <br /> forward with completing the plans and bringing the case forward to the City Council. <br /> 6.02: Receive Updates on Improvement Projects, Studies, and Items of Interest <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby provided an update on current and proposed City, <br /> County, and MnDOT improvement projects and studies, and on other items of interest to the <br /> Committee. <br /> 6.03: Review Future Topics Calendar <br /> Noted. <br /> 7. ADJOURNMENT <br /> Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to adjourn the Public <br /> Works Committee meeting. <br /> Public Works Committee/March 19, 2024 <br /> Page 5 of 6 <br />