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. Arden Hills Council 3 March 9, 1992 Nancy Horwath, 4510 Keithson, said she agreed with the comments expressed by the other residents thus far and was opposed to any assessment. She asked why the pond was improperly excavated and if the firm that constructed the pond would be held responsible. Toni Tredal, 4521 Keithson, expressed opposition to assessments and asked what action can be taken to pursue the developer or engineer. She also asked how Council and Rice Creek Watershed District coordinate their efforts to ensure projects meet specifications. . Attorney Filla responded by explaining that he has done some preliminary checking and it appears that the developer, who excavated the pond, was incorporated at the time the work was done but the corporation no longer exists. He advised it may cost more in legal fees to pursue the developer than could be recovered. Filla added that the project as designed by the engineer was not intended as a final solution to the drainage problems of the area and called for a future outlet. He added that the City must deal with an overall drainage plan for the area which is much broader than just the Keithson pond improvement; the need for a future overall plan was identified before the development took place. Engineer Graham explained that Rice Creek Watershed District governs and coordinates storm water programs for many communities but tries to leave the responsibility for assessing projects in the hands of the local governments. Filla said he would do some further checking into the question of Rice Creek Watershed District responsibility. George Crimmins, 4509 Keithson, commented that he would cooperate with the City as a means of reducing easement acquisition costs, but he was opposed to assessing Keithson residents. Bob Stennis, 4540 Keithson, said he agreed with the comments of residents this evening and opposed assessments for a probl em caus ed by someone el se' s negl i gence. He commented that the public notice for this evening's meeting was addressed to "property owners proposed to be assessed" which indicates that assessing property owners is an option the City is definitely considering. . Attorney Filla advised that as a formality the City is required to follow a particular process in notifying any potentially affected residents, and that providing such notice simply reserves the option of assessing for such projects.