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put the water back in the areas disrupted by the sewer system. Mr. McKusick stated elevation is critical on this, especially on 167th Lane. It was required that his basement floor remain so many inches above the water level, and he thinks this is running about 18 inches high right now. This concerns him because he is in a non -flood plain and he cannot receive flood insurance. Mr. McKusick stated he is meticulous about what he has done to his back yard. He has sloped his sides to enhance the property and as a safety feature. He would like to learn what the elevations are. There has actually been a drought around the State of Minnesota and the water level right now is at peak; he questioned what will happen during a spring thaw. Mr. McKusick stated after 24 years of living here he has never had water in his back yard. He would like to have a discussion about how these dams are put in place. This ditch was built in the 1800's and they never needed these dams; they always had a flow of water. When he asked why the dams are being put in he was told it is for silting. He stated the rivers do not have dams; they need a constant flow. Another thing is that when this project was done there was supposed to be a slope. If a child were to fall into this without the slope their chance of getting out would be very slim. He is wondering if something was supposed to be done that was not done. He would like to meet with someone to find out about the elevation and to see the paperwork. Mayor Gamec stated he has noted Mr. McKusick's concerns of silt, flooding and slope. The Engineering Department will meet with Mr. McKusick and report back to the Council. Mr. McKusick stated the Ramsey Fire Department responded to three boys in this type of water situation three years ago. This water situation is a strict safety hazard, and he does not want to see a repeat of that happening in the City of Ramsey. Mayor Gamec congratulated Mr. Elvig, Mr. Dehen and Mr. Look on their elections on behalf of the City Council. APPROVE AGENDA City Administrator Norman indicated the following changes to the agenda: ■ Case No. 12 moved up in the agenda as Case No. A: Consider Joint Powers Agreement for Ramsey Star Express Commuter Coach Service ■ Case No. 13A added to the agenda: Request to Order 2007 Squad Cars in 2006 Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Cook, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Strommen requested Case No. 11 be removed from the Consent Agenda and acted on as Case No. 13B. City Council / November 14, 2006 Page 4 of 31