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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—MAY 19, 2014 7 involve speaking with legislators and the City seeking grants. She wanted to be assured that the County and the City were complementing each other and not seeking the same funds. Ms. Kvilvang anticipated that it would be best for the City to seek grant proposals to assist in funding the parks rather than having the County apply for these grants. Mayor Grant thanked Ms. Worthington for her presentation this evening. Then he called for a recess at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Grant reconvened the work session at 7:24 p.m. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed enhancements for the water feature and storm water ponding. Ms. Kvilvang ran through several funding scenarios for the storm water ponding that the City could pursue. She noted that the City could use its utility fund, or bond for the expense. Mayor Grant was not in favor of using the utility fund. Councilmember Holden stated that she would like a more clear definition of what is meant by basic storm sewer and an enhanced storm sewer system. City Administrator Klaers explained that the infrastructure study will provide the Council with this information. The study will break down the basic drainage and ponding work that will be completed by the County or developers and the possible extras that would be funded by the City and the County. Public Works Director Maurer stated that the infrastructure plan would have to be approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District and anything above their requirements would more than likely be labeled as enhancements and would be the City's and County's joint responsibility. Councilmember McClung believed that the County should reevaluate their stance on the water feature. It is his opinion that the water feature would increase the property value for the land near the Town Center and that the County should fund these improvements. Ms. Kvilvang estimated that the water feature enhancements would cost an additional $3.2 million. She suggested that this expense be split 50/50 between the City and the County. However, another option could be to charge a STAC fee on development projects. Councilmember Holden stated that the Council did not want a ditch running through the TCAAP property. She believes that the City will be responsible for maintaining all water feature enhancements. Mayor Grant stated that even without enhancements, the basic storm water ponding expenses will initially be split 50/50 with the County. He recommended that this language be changed so that up front the County will be 100%responsible for the basic storm water ponding.