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I I ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 25. 1996 8 .. E. Discuss Lambros Ditch I Mr. Fritsinger reviewed the issues involved with the Lambros ditch at 3213 Ridgewood Road. He explained that Arden Hills took action in the early 1970's with several other communities regarding this ditch which contains an easement to the City to allow water to drain through this I property. The easement was to be conveyed to Ramsey County who was to undertake all maintenance and upgrading of the easement. However, it was not conveyed to Ramsey County so they have indicated an unwillingness to make improvements to the ditch. I Mr. Fritsinger advised that Mr. Lambros has approached the City for its assistance so the City Attorney reviewed the issue and contacted the County's attorney regarding options. I Mr. Fritsinger inquired regarding the court process which will result. Mr. Filla advised both parties have made summary judgements to get the issue before the court and will ask the judge to I determine whether or not Ramsey County has to undertake this easement. He advised there is some question regarding jurisdiction and/or responsibility by the Rice Creek Watershed District. I Mr. Filla reviewed that the easement does not follow the center of the ditch and the drainage way is beyond the actual easement. If the motion is denied by the judge, it will be set for trial. Mr. Filla stated the City would not be part of that action. Ie MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to direct the City Administrator to notifY the Ramsey County Attorney that Arden I-Iills continues to be willing to I assign its interest over all or a portion ofthe Lambros ditch to Ramsey County; to direct the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate document; to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to sign such document; and to direct the City I Administrator to forward such documents to the appropriate Ramsey County official. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). I ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS I Mr. Fritsinger advised of the December 12, 1996 public hearing meeting to be held by Ramsey County to discuss Lexington Avenue improvements. He stated staff will be in attendance at that meeting. Mayor Probst asked the City Administrator to contact Ramsey County with a request to I provide City staff with the copies of the information that will be presented at that meeting. Mr. Fritsinger stated staff has confirmed the Holiday Inn is not available for the town hall I meeting, but the Bethel Great Hall and Valentine Hills has space available for a cost. Consensus was reached to direct staff to reserve space at Valentine Hills and to determine whether a speaker and/or microphone system is needed. I Councilmember Aplikowski asked if the speaker system or audio presentation equipment would .. be available at the Bethel Great Hall. Mr. Fritsinger stated he has not researched that feature. Councilmember Aplikowski stated she supports using Bethel College if the sound equipment is in place. I