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-~_.,.._-,_..-- Minutes of the Arden Hills Regul'ar council Meeting, 11-12-91 Page 6 ~ POND (Cont'd) The Attorney advised the Developer or the city may shape the pond and construct the weir, with or without the provision for trenching on Reiling's property. He indicated such construction would provide a basis for detennining if the pond will fl.U1ction as originally designed. Attorney Filla explained the approved grading plan for the pond is referenced, however, the document could not be located the Case File. Hicks moved, seconded by Malone, that Col.U1cil direct staff as follows: 1. The City Attorney be instructed to contact the Developer to advise of recent actions taken by the City, relating to the Waiver of Trespass, that Col.U1cil has directed the city Engineer to develop design specifications for the Keithson Pond, which conform to the original specifications approved by the City and, upon completion of such design plans, the Developer is requested to construct the pond and rei.mJ:xrrse the city for all costs associated with the City Engineer's preparation of the specifications for this project. 2. The City Engineer be directed to prepare the design specifications for the pond, in conforItiance with the design approved by the City. Motion carried tmanirnously. (5-0) . There was discussion relative to determining a deadline for completion of the pond construction to specifications prepared by the Engineer. ~.' Council1nember Malone indicated one of the property owners had indicated a preference for directing a pipe on their property. The AttoJ::TIey advised that during his last conversation with Mr'. Majors it appears that Majors had no objection to the grading of the pond and that he is aware of the extent of the pond easement. He reported that Mr'. Majors also indicated his preference for a=rplishing the construction of the pond. Filla reviewed his previous contacts with the developer and attempts by the City to have the developer complete the grading of the pond to its original design specifications. He also discussed methods the City may pursue toward reimbursement of costs if the Developer fail to respond to the above request and the City completes the project. Jean er-bmnins, 4509 Keithson Drive, stated she is adjacent to the south side of the pond and questioned if the trees along the rear portion of her property would be removed during the construction. She stated her opposition to the removal of the trees. AttoJ::TIey Filla explained the trees are located on the Reiling property and should not be affected during the construction of the proposed "channel" or installation of pipe for the purpose of diverting runoff from the pond. He noted that if the 1.. property is developed in the future, the trees may be affected by such development. '-... er-imnins requested notification be forwarded to the property owners regarding this matter and relating to the pond construction. -- --