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ST. LOUIS CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
PARK November 15, 2004
The meeting convened at 6:34 p.m.
Councilmembers present: John Basil!, Phil Finkelstein, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa and Sally Velick.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs and Paul Omodt.
Staff present. City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Manager(Mr. Harmening), Public Works Director
(Mr. Rardin), City Engineer(Ms. Hagen) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Stegora-Peterson).
1. Lamplighter Pond Update
Mr. Rardin presented background information about pond draw down and settlement which
could occur. Staff believed that the pond had been at or below elevation 875' in the past and
settlement that would have happened had likely already occurred. The consultant had reaffirmed
that.
Mr. Scott noted that all reports stated that there should not be any damage to structures if they
were built properly. There may, however, be damage to sidewalks, steps, lawns or driveways
He advised staff that if there was subsidence, and if the property owners could show it was a
result of this projects, that they should view that as an additional project cost.
Mr. Rardin noted there would still be settlement in the area regardless of whether the project
moved forward or not.
Councilmember Sanger asked why the recommendation now was to reduce the pond to 878', and
if they would still have the same benefits in regard to flood mitigation? Mr. Rardin replied that
keeping it at 878' would allow more capacity.
Ms. Hagen reviewed the options (in handout) Option one would be the "do nothing" approach
They would install a berm, replace the lift station and clean the ponds. There would be no flood
protection or maintenance. Option two, there would be maintenance, but there would be no flood
protection with the exception of the berm Option three would include both maintenance and some
level of flood protection. The staff recommendation would be to design the pond to 878' (option
3b). At certain times of the year, the pond would be lowered to approximately 875'.
Mr. Rardin noted if the pond was managed between 878' and 875', they would not have a problem
with subsidence.
Ms. Hagen noted if they designed the pond to 878', some homes would still need to be flood proofed.
Councilmembers expressed concern that they would need to do that after this project.
Mr. Rardin noted that there was an adopted Council program for flooding, and homes would be
eligible for flood proofing or acquisition. They couldn't guarantee maintaining the pond at 875'.
This item would be on the December 6, 2004 agenda with a staff recommendation to approve
option 3(b).
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2. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. 1
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