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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION — NOVEMBER 18, 2024 9 Councilmember Rousseau questioned how water would be used throughout the development. She asked how the waterways within the development could be used recreationally. Councilmember Holden indicated the creek does not always have water in it. Ms. Kvilvang reported this was the case and noted the stormwater pond may not always have water either. Councilmember Monson supported the Council holding further discussions about the stormwater pond, noting she would like to see this being an attractive amenity. Councilmember Holden stated the reality was the stormwater pond many not always have water. Mr. Kvilvang commented this could be further discussed with Alatus. Mayor Grant stated the Council would also have to consider how the edge of the stormwater pond should look. Councilmember Holden indicated she was interested in learning how much land the City would be getting in the southwest area of the development before deciding where all of the park amenities would be located. Councilmember Monson supported the JDA and County further discussion the park in the southwest corner. Interim City Administrator Jagoe explained she would work with Alatus to see what she could learn about their plans for the southwest corner. Councilmember Rousseau suggested the JDA discuss the southwest corner. Public Works Director/City Engineer Swearingen reviewed Attachment G noting the proposed park ownership and maintenance was addressed within this document. He explained all of the ownership would be public except for the Hill open space and HNP-3. He noted Town Center B and Town Center A would have to be maintained by the City. Further discussion ensued regarding the park land ownership. Interim City Administrator Jagoe indicated she would do more research into the public and private ownership for the park land. Ms. Kvilvang explained the next steps would be to figure out where Alatus and the County were. Councilmember Rousseau suggested the Council revisit this issue on December 5 or December 12 if staff has more information at that time. Mayor Grant commented at some point, the Council will have to review the term sheet. Councilmember Monson stated this had been put on hold until after the County's closed session meeting on November 26.