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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—MARCH 12, 2018 10 Councilmember Holden asked how the catch basins would be maintained. City Planner Bachler stated the catch basins would be the obligation of the homeowner. He commented further on the maintenance agreement that would be signed between the Rice Creek Watershed District and the homeowner. He noted the agreement would require the catch basins to be inspected annually and the property owner would be responsible for submitting these inspections to the Rice Creek Watershed District. He explained if the property owner were not properly maintaining the basins, the watershed district could go in, complete the maintenance, and invoice back the expense to the homeowner. He provided further comment on the maintenance that would be expected for the catch basin noting this would involve the removal of tree leaves and other debris that would clog up the outlet pipe. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with how the newly planted trees and their leaves would impact the catch basin. She questioned how the catch basin would be addressed should a problem arise. City Planner Bachler explained the Rice Creek Watershed District requires annual reporting which would assist them in tracking the catch basins. Councilmember Holden inquired if the City could go on the property to inspect the catch basins, or if only the watershed district was allowed. City Planner Bachler commented the maintenance agreement would be between the watershed district and the homeowner. However, he noted there was a clause within the Development Agreement that states the City could enter the property to complete maintenance work if the property owner was not completing this work and the watershed district was not enforcing their maintenance agreement. Councilmember Holden stated she did not want to see the City responsible for maintaining this catch basin. She asked if the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency could be brought in for maintenance purposes. City Attorney Jamnik advised the City would only step in if the Rice Creek Watershed District and the homeowner failed to maintain the catch basin. Councilmember Holden questioned why the Building Official had not weighed in on these plans. City Planner Bachler explained detailed construction plans were not required for a preliminary and final plat. He noted a building permit application would be required for Lot 1 and Lot 2. Councilmember Holden inquired how the City would enforce Condition 10. City Planner Bachler stated the City would have a surety in place to assist with covering the cost of any trees that were lost within two years of construction commencing. Mayor Grant asked if the lots were going to be clear cut.