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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 18, 2024 3 Councilmember Holden inquired who would be responsible for the maintenance of the land surrounding the stormwater pond. She stated she understood the city would be responsible for the maintenance of the pond. Ms. Kvilvang reported this would be publicly owned as well. She commented she was unsure if this would be City or County maintained. Mayor Grant recalled the City did not want to own the parks or the stormwater feature. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen stated in Attachment H, the Creek, Hill and Town Center parks were laid out, along with the ownership and maintenance. He explained the ownership was listed as public and the maintenance was the master HOA. Ms. Kvilvang recalled that the City did not want to step in and develop these parks, but the City would own the parks. Councilmember Holden stated she recalled former environmental attorney Mike Comadecca had encouraged the City Council to not own this park land. Ms. Kvilvang indicated this was when the City was having discussions with Ryan Companies and there was discussion about acquiring land for park development. Councilmember Holden commented Mike Comadecca recommended the City not own this park land specifically, because no matter how clean it was something could be found that could not be cleaned. Mayor Grant asked if the City had an agreement that the parks were publicly owned. Ms. Kvilvang explained this was included in the memorandums of understanding that the parks would be publicly owned. Councilmember Monson stated the concern that was voiced, was that the City should not own land on TCAAP due to environmental concerns. Councilmember Holden reported this was the case. Councilmember Monson asked why the City would then be pursuing a civic site. Mayor Grant commented the City was not real wild about this either. Councilmember Holden stated the City was uncertain if Alatus would be giving the City land for a civic site, so this was not a reality for the Council. Councilmember Monson indicated the City would be getting land for a civic site. She reported she was comfortable with owning the civic site along with the parks. Ms. Kvilvang stated if there was concern owning public land, the City should have concern about residents owning the land. She reiterated that the comments from Mike Comadecca had to do with acquiring the land prior to cleanup.