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. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .e . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 13. 1996 4 Councilmember Malone stated the 35W Corridor Coalition is a good idea, and inquired if other cities are adopting a similar resolution, Mr. Fritsinger stated that two other cities are adopting similar resolutions this week. Mayor Probst stated that he has spoken with the mayors of the corridor cities except Roseville, and all are very interested in pursuing the coalition, He stated that the transportation issues on 35W will be significant, as it is going to impact all the cities along the corridor. MOTION: Hicks moved and Keim seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #96-30, Supporting Cooperative Participation in the North Metro 35W Corridor Coalition. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), D. Adopt Resolution #96-31. Accepting Donation of Property at 1400 Indian Oaks Court Kevin Ringwald, Community Development Director, reviewed tor the Council that Ms. Sandra Welton, 1409 Indian Oaks Court, is requesting the City to accept her donation of property at 1400 Indian Oaks Court, He stated the property contains a pond which services the drainage needs of the general neighborhood, He stated Ms, Welton resides on a separate lot which is directly south of the subject property, and will not be affected by the proposed donation with respect to setbacks, lot size, etc, Mr. Ringwald stated Ms, Welton is requesting the City to accept her donation, as the general public benefits by the surface water management and aesthetic qualities provided by the pond. He stated Ms, Welton will be responsible for the taxes which may be due prior to the Warranty Deed being recorded, Mayor Probst inquired how the pond was planned on a private lot, and not platted as an outlot. Mr, Ringwald stated the plat originally showed the parcel as an outlot, and that he was unsure of why or when it was changed to a lot. He stated the land is obviously undevelopable, and should have remained an outlot, Councilmember Hicks inquired of the depth of the pond, Mr. Ringwald stated he did not know the depth of the pond, Councilmember Hicks inquired if fencing or other means of safety measures would need to be installed, as the City may have a legal responsibility to protect children from the entering the pond,