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Mounds View City Council Apri19, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 11 in the area it maybe of a cost benefit to MNDOT that would make this a more desirable project for MNDOT and possibly move it up in priority. Council Member Quick noted that the Silverview pond has functioned very well and there are expensive homes on one side. He stated the pond is a nice amenity for the City and would say that the pond rivals and surpasses the proposed pond for Greenfield. He further stated that before 1970 the proposed ponding area was farmed and the trees in that area are cottonwood which basically grow an inch or two a year in diameter. Jane Lamb of 2305 Sherwood Road showed an aerial photograph of the area showing it was designated as a wetland area. Council Member Quick stated the area had been farmed in the past. Ms. Lamb stated she would appreciate it if Council could look at other locations for the pond. Tom Kosel of 8120 Jackson Drive stated he had sent an e-mail to Council prior to the meeting. He stated he finds himself in a dilemma as it is difficult to make a decision on the pond as he has found it difficult to get factual information. He stated he is not against the pond or the need for the pond but is against the location. He stated that Rice Creek has said if Council says no to the pond they would drop the idea. He then questioned why the pond is so important to Rice Creek if they will so easily drop the pond if it is not approved by Council. Mayor Sonterre thanked Mr. Kosel for his objectivity and the e-mails on this matter. Council Member Marty stated he did not get an e-mail from Mr. Kosel. Council Member Stigney stated he had seen an article in the paper that stated Roseville had a separate maintenance contract for ponding. He then questioned whether Rice Creek has considered doing that in Mounds View. The Rice Creek Watershed District representative stated the Joint Powers Agreement would address maintenance for the pond but said the District is assuming it would be doing the maintenance for the pond. Council Member Stigney asked Rice Creek Watershed if they were willing to do nothing if the ponding is not approved by Council. The Rice Creek Watershed District representative stated they would do nothing at this time if the pond is not approved. The representative stated the matter would not be completely abandoned but would be lowered on the priority list. Council Member Stigney stated he objected to the ponding size due to the negative impact on future development. He further stated he did not support either plan.