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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — FEBRUARY 18, 2020 6 Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom stated the City Council discussed the KLID Board resolution at the January 21, 2020 work session and requested staff to provide additional information regarding funding for potential damage or loss of the pump or control cabinet in the future. Staff provided insurance coverage information and existing easement boundaries in the agenda packet. Councilmember Holden questioned why the City was responsible to mitigate the lake level. She stated much of the lake is on private property. Susan Johnson, Karth Lake Boardmember, explained she has lived on the lake for the past 30 years. She indicated the City does own a section of land on the lake. She noted there was a problem with the fact the lake was landlocked and as development occurred the lake level would continue to rise higher and higher. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom discussed the location of the riparian properties on the lake, along with the boundary of the drainage and utility easement. He commented further on how the pump worked to maintain the water level at an acceptable level below the easement boundaries. Ms. Johnson described the form and function of the Karth Lake Board. Mayor Grant asked if the Council supported the City maintaining liability insurance over the pump. The Council supported maintaining this liability. Further discussion ensued regarding the bank stabilization and control panel installation. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom described the work City staff could do to stabilize the slope and noted fencing would assist in keeping children off the bank. Mayor Grant asked if the Council supported the City setting up an annual levy for Karth Lake Improvement District to assist in setting aside funds for a pump and control panel in the future. Councilmember Holmes explained the expense for Option 1 was $13,000, which would be assessed to the 41 to 44 properties over the next two years which would be approximately $150 per year per property. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom reported this was the case. Councilmember Holmes asked if the Karth Lake District would support a $30 to $50 per year assessment after first two initial years to assist with funding the future expenses for a pump and control panel. Public Works Director/City Engineer Blomstrom explained the Karth Lake Board would be discussing this at their April meeting. Ms. Johnson stated the Board was unable to discuss this topic at its last meeting. She commented the Board has not agreed to fund a future pump and control panel.