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Mounds View City Council September 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 2 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. 2nd Ardan Park Storm Water Pond Meeting. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained notices were sent to 31 properties regarding the Ardan Park Storm Water Ponding project. He noted this was the second meeting the City has hosted regarding this project. It was noted the first storm water pond meeting was held in September of 2023. He stated two individuals from Stantec were in attendance to discuss this project in further detail. Dan Edgerton, Stantec, discussed the Ardan Park Storm Water Pond restoration project with the Council. He reviewed the feedback he received from the public from the first storm water pond meeting. He commented further on the data collection and field survey that was conducted on the storm water pond. He described the amount of heavy pond sediment that has built up at the inlet over the years. He proposed going in and removing the sediment to the ponds natural condition, noting permitting was in the process. Larissa Motti, Stantec, discussed the upland vegetation within the storm water ponding area and discussed the park restoration work that could be completed. She stated the goal would be to expand the quality of the water control buffer in and surrounding the pond. She proposed removing some of the invasive trees and shrubs, in addition to removing dead and diseased trees. She described the proposed vegetation that would be replanted in the park noting the goal would be to enhance and improve the wildlife habitat within the park. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson asked for feedback, comments or questions from the Council or residents that were in attendance at this meeting. Council Member Clark asked if the grants being applied for would assist with the cost of a trail. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated the grants would not cover the cost of a trail. Mayor Lindstrom inquired if the grant funding could assist with buckthorn removal. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the City would have to provide matching funds and manpower if the City were to receive a grant for the removal of invasive species. Mayor Lindstrom requested further information regarding why the City was looking to dredge and restore this storm water pond. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported the dredging was required due to the sediment within the pond which was impacting upstream waterways. He explained the pond would be dredged to its original capacity. He commented on how the removal of the invasive species would assist with restoring the wildlife habitats surrounding the pond. He indicated the oaks, walnuts and other high quality tree species would be preserved.