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1 I 1 Council Meeting Minutes May 12, 1992 Page 6 Public Hearin9. continued Resident, 1932 Sky High, feels most of the runoff originates from the condominium parking lot and bigger grates are needed at Sky High. She objects to assessing 55 lots for improvements to 2 lots. Proper said even if 100 grates were installed it will not eliminate the problem because the pipe cannot accept more runoff. Benke verified that Proper's calculations suggest the current pipe is inadequate to accommodate the runoff from the entire drainage area. Proper noted that the proposed 30 inch pipe will possess 6 to 10 times the capacity of the 15 inch pipe. Dee Howe, 1922--3rd St, represents several people unable to attend and asked Council to table the issue so that other options can evaluated. Rita Englund, 389 Oakwood, said her lot experiences severe runoff several times a year which cause big ruts in her yard. She is appalled that people cannot get together to solve the problem and stop blaming the City or herself. Her home is one of the oldest on Oakwood and never experienced prOblems until the homes on the hill werB built, She objects to a drainage ditch on her lot and feels the proposed 30 inch pipe is the solution. Rebelein asked the probability of a lawsuit against the developers by the affected properties. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere feels that because the homes are more than 20 years old, the Statute of Limitations has run out. Williams referenced the resident who felt these two homes should not have been built, however, Mrs. Englund said her house was built before any of the homes on the hill. He reiterated this is everyone's problem. Benke noted that each Jot has the legal responsibility to take care of a problem of which their lot is contributing drainage. A resident asked if he will be assessed for improvements to a home on 17th Ave. Benke said any resident has the right to request the City to evaluate a problem and if your property drains into this home then you will be notified of a public hearing to discuss the matter. Paul Englund, 389 Oakwood, is offended that someone suggested installing a drainage ditch on his lot. A ditch would need to be constructed so deep that anyone who steps outside his home would fall into it. He noted the large gully running across his yard which prevents his children from playing outside. The home was built in 1957, and problems occurred when homes on the hill were built. He feels Proper's calculations are correct, Benke said residents should address any additional concerns to the City for investigation before the hearing on June 9. Motion by Williams, seconded by Rebelein. to CONTINUE IP92w2 ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT HEARINGS TO JUNE 9, 1992, 8:00 P.M.; AND DIRECT STAFF TO INVESTIGATE THE SUGGESTED OPTIONS AND PRESENT RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE JUNE 9 COUNCIL MEETING. 5 Aves - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Public Hearing Storm Sewer Improvement Oakwood Drive/Silver Lane IP-92-2 Report 92-108