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Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd N.•Box 2007•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax 439-0574
July 22,2013
Amber Wright
Wal-Mart
5815 Norell Ave N
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dear Ms. Wright,
The city was contacted by Ms. Kathy Rivers, representing Applebee's on March 11,2013
regarding a runoff drainage complaint. I responded to the complaint and found portions of the
south east side of the parking lot flooded with runoff water. Upon further investigation, it is
apparent that the storm catch basins at parcel#0502920120042 drain to the south into a
holding pond owned by Wal-Mart. The drainage pond near the north property line separating
Wal-Mart from Applebee's is designed to carry run off water to the west and into an outlet
situated at the west end of the holding pond.
An inspection of the drainage pond indicates that maintenance has not been performed on the
pond and it no longer operates as designed. The pond must be restored to its original design to
allow run off water to flow properly.
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The property owner is responsible for maintenance of privately owned ponds. This letter serves
as notice to restore the pond to its original design and maintain it accordingly to prevent similar
run off drainage issues in the future. Please correct the failed drainage pond no later than
September 30,2013. Should Wal-Mart fail to restore the drainage pond as designed by the
aforementioned date,the City of Oak Park Heights may contract the work at Wal-Mart's
expense.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions.
Sincerely,
Andy Kegley
Director of Public Works
651.439.4439
Akegley @cityofoakparkheights.com
CC: Eric Johnson, City Administrator, Property File
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