02/07/2001 - City Council SpecialMinutes of a Special Meeting of the Eagan City Council
Monday, February 7, 2001
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MINUTES OF A
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL
GROUP 10 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
E. THOMAS LAKE, CHES MAR, VILDMARK
JULY 2000 STORM ANALYSIS & IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2001
ST. JOHN NEUMANN — 6:30 P.M.
Present: Pat Awada, Mayor; Peggy Carlson, Cyndee Fields, Councilmembers; Tom Hedges, City
Administrator; Tom Colbert, Director of Public Works; Russ Matthys, City Engineer; John Gorder,
Assistant City Engineer; Mark Hanson, Rich Brasch, Randy Neprash, Bonestroo, Rosene Anderlik &
Associates, 17 people representing 12 properties. Councilmembers Bakken and Tilley were absent.
Director of Public Works Tom Colbert welcomed the group and explained the status of the July
2000 Storm Review and Analysis. He also spoke of the cost of the potential improvements and
funding options, both state and federal. A second opinion of the July 2000 Storm Review and Analysis
is being prepared by WSB. He explained the four solution options: outlet, drainage area, storage,
remove /modify structure and also told them of the major impacts of economics, environmental and
personal.
Mr. Richard Brasch presented an overall area view of the storm sewer system and the flood
impacted areas and the proposed improvements for Ches Mar Circle (Pond BP -11). Basic
improvements would be needed to reach the 1% standard. Proposed improvements include lowering
the normal water level to 906, increase outlet capacity, modify or lower residences.
The residents had the opportunity to ask questions and offer comment. Concerns focused on
berming as an option to protect homes, details of culvert installation, pond elevation over time, options
for East and West Thomas Lake, and home modifications /walk -outs. A detailed record of the meeting
proceedings is on file with the Public Works/Engineering Department at the Eagan Municipal Center.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
PRESENTATION OF REPORT DETAILS
ADJOURNMENT
Date City Clerk
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