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<br /> I <br /> I. 7/8/96 <br /> I Brian Fritsinger, City Administrator <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> I 1450 West Hwy 96 <br /> Arden Hills, MN 55112 <br /> I Dear Mr. Fritsinger: <br /> I This letter is in reference to the pond adjacent to my house at 1398 Indian Oaks Ct. <br /> It is my understanding that the pond was given to the city of Arden Hills by Mrs. <br /> . Cummings. It is also my understanding that it was given because she no longer wanted to <br /> maintain the pond area as she has done for a number of years. <br /> I Please allow me to share a situation with you - Approximately two years ago I <br /> approached Mrs. Cummings about the serious erosion that was taking place to my land as <br /> a result ofthe pond. Note: I contacted the city of Arden Hills as to whose responsibility it <br /> . would be to address this issue. I was told, " It is the owner's responsibilitv to maintain the <br /> area." <br /> .. 1 asked Mrs. Cummings if she would share in the cost of rip-rapping part of the pond to <br /> avoid the erosion. I received a , "No, but you are free to do whatever you need to do." <br /> I At my own expense of approximately $700.00, I had the rip-rap project completed. It was <br /> esthetically pleasing and provided a good erosion barrier. <br /> I Since the pond has been turned over to the city, nothing has been done to maintain the <br /> area the way it was. It is an eyesore. The weeds are now taller than my fence and you can <br /> I no longer see my $700.00 investment. <br /> In addition, I feel the city is setting itself up for a lawsuit by not addressing some key <br /> I safety issues. In our neighborhood we have several small curious children. If they wander <br /> down to the pond and fall in, nobody would be able to see them: Since we do not have <br /> any streetlights in the area, anybody can hide in the weeds in the evening when the <br /> I children or adults are out at night. <br /> I do believe we want our city to be safe for everyone. <br /> I My request is somewhat simple and that would be to have someone maintain this area the <br /> ~. way it should be. <br /> C" ,^. ..-~ (-,.-, <br /> r1/:: . , . <br /> I would appreciate hearing from you very soon in this matter. <br /> JUt. 1 0 1996 <br /> I <br /> (fry ,.J i.,C\j ;lilL".- <br /> I <br />