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Diane Anderson, 5750 142nd Avenue NW, commented that she has lived in her property for 50 <br /> years and where the water is now is where it was when they first moved in and was like that for <br /> several years. She stated that the water has fluctuated over wet and dry conditions throughout the <br /> years. She recognized the frustration people would have that have not seen this water level in the <br /> past. She stated that in the early 1990's the whole pond changed, and a lot of wildlife left the area. <br /> She stated that they had always been told that the ponds to the north drain into this wetland. She <br /> asked for details on the drainage patterns on the ponds to the north. She recognized that it is hard <br /> when some people want water and others do not. <br /> Ms. Bollman commented that she likes the water, but within the basin and not her yard. <br /> Ms. Anderson commented that they have had seedlings get 20 feet high near the water line but <br /> then are lost when the water levels increase again. She stated that the outlet is functioning as it <br /> should be. She asked if there is something preventing the water from flowing as it should. <br /> Mr. Bollman replied that the outlet is preventing the water from leaving as it should. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby explained how water flows from the north to the <br /> south through the wetland complexes. He stated that there are not defined, maintained swales that <br /> connect the wetlands and instead the water overflows from one wetland to the next. <br /> Mr. Hoyt asked if anyone has been at the City since all the decisions were made with the DNR. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton commented that he spoke with the DNR but they were unable to attend <br /> this meeting on short notice. <br /> Mr. Hoyt commented that he has not found any documentation that the City had to construct the <br /> outlet. <br /> Civil Engineer IV Linton commented that he has correspondence from the DNR stating that the <br /> City had to construct the outlet structure. He stated that he does not have record of when the old <br /> outlet pipe was installed and upon checking by the DNR, the pipe was found to be incorrectly <br /> located. He commented that the government does not always keep the best records. <br /> Mr. Hoyt commented that is untrue because records should be stored on Laserfiche. He stated that <br /> perhaps that is unique to Ramsey, but there are cities incorporated a long time ago that still have <br /> accurate records. He asked who required the pipe and who agreed to the pipe location. He stated <br /> that someone from the DNR has to be able to provide the answer. <br /> Mr. Bollman asked if it would be possible to get the overflow dropped by 12 inches, as that would <br /> significantly help with the issue of flooding while still keeping water in the pond. <br /> City Engineer/Public Works Director Westby commented that staff will speak with the DNR, do <br /> a document search, and review correspondence from previous conversations. He stated that <br /> hopefully the rain will stop, and water levels will recede. He stated that the ground is saturated, <br /> Public Works Committee/June 18, 2024 <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br />