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contribute another $10,000 but we don’t know if that will happen). The amount charged to each property is based on the property tax value but each of 46 properties would pay an average of $1000. Any extra we might get from Rice Creek would be used to bring the total down with the city contribution 50%. • The plan will include a culvert in the retaining wall for the pump system. With a manhole to access the pump. The pump will need to be put in and removed seasonally since it can’t be frozen. • The new control panel will automatically turn on and off the pump at the 935.5 and 935 water levels automatically and there will be notifications sent to city personnel if there is a malfunction as well as the status of the pumping. • The existing retaining wall will be replaced by a geocell system that will follow the natural slope of the surrounding shoreline. Native plants will be placed in the cells of this new system. • This project will include the work on BMP phase 2 project recommended by Rice Creek watershed which will expand the runoff pond from the business park area, avoiding impact on any wetlands in the area. The trees in both the runoff pond area and the retaining wall area will be cleared before March 31. • There was a discussion about a possible temporary railing near the new runoff pond since it will be close to the trail. Once brush filled that area in, it would be less of a concern. • There was also discussion about extending the asphalt to the lake along the area that currently has a trail worn down from fishing people. This was determined to not be feasible at this time since it would be too steep to be ADA compliant. 4.3. Water quality monitoring for Karth Lake for 2025. Gary Gerding 4.3.1. Background: The KLIDB has participated in the Citizen-Assisted Monitoring Program (CAMP) with the Metropolitan Council by coordinating volunteer sampling of Karth Lake’s water quality since 2006. 4.3.2. Action: No updates at this time. Generally, we receive results from Rice Creek Watershed in time for our April meeting. 4.4. Discuss garden maintenance for the garden bed within Cummings Park as well as the rain garden on Nursery Hill Lane. 4.4.1. Background: The Art Larson memorial garden in Cummings Park needs cleanup as does the rain garden on Nursery Hill Lane. 4.4.2. Action: • At our previous meeting we recommended that the memorial garden be left to go wild with the native plants that are there and with the city providing the same maintenance they do to other areas in Cummings Park. • Joel looked at the rain garden in the middle of Nursery Hill Lane has all the classic rain garden plants and functions very well. There are a few weeds but for the most part it is a very attractive rain garden and effective rain garden. Joel has talked to neighbors about doing some weed removal.