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I I I Council Meeting Minutes October 24, 1995 Page 2 Special Order of Business. continued Williams agrees with the uniform sign idea; and noted that the Highway 96 sign would probably appear more noticeable than the Co. Rd. D sign. Larson asked if the involved communities will pay proportionate shares for the signage and lighting. Guldan said that because the majority of the road runs through Arden Hills, Shoreview, and White Bear Lake, this issue will be discussed. Guldan thanked the following staff members for their contributions to Rotary Club activities: Chief Kelley and Police Department for safety programs such as the bicycle light program; Park and Rec. Director Anderson and Park Department for their many recreation programs; City Manager Fulton's involvement in the Rotary constitution; City Engineer Proper and staff for identitication of graffiti and removal; and Samuelson for her involvement in fundraisers. Council thanked Gulden. Gunderman noted a drainage problem involving Ada Samson's property located at 872 - 8th Ave. Her property is adjacent to the dental oftice recently constructed on Long Lake Road and 8th Ave, and drainage from the office and construction site has caused continual standing water. The involved parties need to address this issue. Samson explained that drainage from the nearby townhome driveways tlows onto her property and creates standing water. Previously, this has not been a problem until the construction of the dental office which slopes into the area where drainage previously flowed and now creates runoff into her yard. In addition, the manhole needs to be kept clean to operate effectively. She contacted staff in May of this problem, and has now decided to take her concern to Council. Gunderman feels residents have the right to see closure to construction projects. In addition to this recent problem, excessive drainage has been running behind these homes for more than 25 years, and it appears that a stone dam has been the culprit. Larson inspected the site and noted a section of the duplex's parking area contributes to the problem. Originally a drainage ditch provided a place for drainage, but the dental office added more silt to this small drainage area. Also, the stone dam on the westend of the Samson property has cause problems; and he suggested the stone dam be removed and a trench dug to eliminate the runoff. Fulton and staff investigated the problem in July and spoke to the dental office owner. The owner indicated that Belair Builders will perform ditch work. In the meantime intermediate work was done, but apparently did not remedy the problem. Belair retained Clark Engineering to determine a long term solution. The Clark analysis has been completed, and the City will see that Belair assumes responsibility for a long term solution. He feels real benefit will be seen when road reconstruction occurs. Samson noted the reconstruction will not occur for two years, and feels the drainage ditch should be the immediate focus, and installation of a retaining wall is needed. Fulton has not reviewed the Clark recommendation, but staff will push for a quick resolution. The grading plan did not indicate intrusion into that drainage area, but he believes the problem was caused by a too small drainage ditch, the stone dam, and planting of new sod. Belair is charged with responsibility to clear up the situation. He feels that the retaining wall suggestion may be valid. Special Order of Business Highway 96 Task Force Ada Samson Drainage Problem