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,,- ~ of the.- Hill" -'= """"'-, """tm" ll-""" ARDEN PlACE (Cont'd) Graham recommended that the further study of the project . be delayed until the spring of 1992, since same amount of field verification is needed to estinate the cost for the alternative p;r:oposal of directing the runoff to the ponding area to the east of Ridgewood Road. Counc:ilmember Mahowald questioned if any cost analysis was computed. Graham stated he did not have sufficient field information to estinate costs. I Counc:ilmember Malone questioned if delay of the project would have any adverse affect on the residents that have experienced problems with drainage. Graham explained Mr. Noyed has had drainage problems for a number of years and was initially advised that although the project is presented to Council, it may not be accamplished in 1991. Wally Bauer, ruilder of the new h01Tle on Arden Place, presented information to Council relating to the soil conditions of the lot where the new home was constructed. Bauer stated the previous owner of the property inferred that the lot was lllI"lhlildable", due to poor soil conditions. He advised the reports show the final testing results, after soil co=ections were made on this site. Councilmember Malone thanked Bauer for the information. STATUS REPORI'; Council was referred to the November 8 rne:rrorandum and I KEITHSON POND attachments from the Clerk Administrator, relating to Keithson Pond. t. ',. Attorney Filla advised he spoke to Mr. Reiling's legal counsel on Friday, I November 8, and as of this date the Waiver of Trespass has not been signed by , Reiling. He stated the Hearing set on November 22, for the purpose of appointing II Commissioners to determine damages to the property, will proceed as scheduled. 1I Filla explained if the Waiver of Trespass is received within a short perio:i of II 'I time, the city may be able to construct a trench on the Reiling property to Ii charmel water from the pond. I The Attorney recommended council consider directing staff to pursue remedies under the development agreement for this project; such as grading of the pond by the developer. He suggested an estinate of the costs for grading the pond should be provided by the City Engineer. Filla further recommended the developer be advised that the City intends to pursue remedies to insure the developer satisfies obligations stipulated in the development agreement for this project, and offer the developer the opportunity to channel water from the site during the grading process, if the Waiver of Trespass is received from Mr. Reiling. There was discussion relative to the extent of City involvement in the trenching and grading of the pond. Filla =mmented that it may be important for the city to review the costs '. associated with such a project and discuss financial responsibility for the " project. He indicated the City may not wish to undertake the entire project. -- ----