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first agreement and require that the pipeline be constructed at Shingobee's sole cost and expense. lJpon execution of this agreement Shingobee shall reimburse the City for the BNSF license cost ~)1' $5,250.00 and $1,500.00 for BNSF construction inspection costs. The City will be solely responsible for all of the requirements of the pipeline license after the completion and acceptance of thc project. M~tion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to authorize the City to enter into the proposed indemnification agreement with Shingobee following review and a~pproval by the City Attorney. Mt)lion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #10: Consider Pond Maintenance Agreement with Sophia-Ramsey-LLC, for Ramsey Town Center 3~ Addition Pond Building Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated the developer for Ramsey Town Center 3rd Addition, Sophia-Ramsey, LLC is proposing to construct a building adjacent to the regional s[ormwatcr treattncnt pond. The pond is protected with drainage and utility easements. The developer is also proposing to install a deck, supported by piers placed in the easement. The proposed tenants for the building include restaurants that would use the deck for outdoor dining. 'l'he pond will require periodic cleaning. The developer has prepared the proposed agreement for maintenance of the pond, wherein the developer will clean the pond as directed by the City. This agreement will be recorded with the property. He explained timing is of the essence, as the contractor is on site waiting to pour. The developer has signed this agreement, and if there are any mim>r changes to the form of the agreement that are changed with City Attorney review, t~ince thc City has the terms of what the developer is willing to pay, they would like to begin ~V() l'k [o1/'1 orrow. Motio~l by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to authorize the City to enter intr) the proposed indemnification agreement with Sophia-Ramsey, LLC following review approval by thc City Attorney. -~ouncilmember Elvig commended staff for their work and awareness regarding this pond. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, I~earson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. l"urther discussion: John Enstrom, resident, stated he has done quite a bid of pond work in the City et' Ramsey. He inquired about the depth of the pond that will be made and noted 6-1/2 feet is tile legal limit. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the depth will be five to six feet. ! [c would be happy to review the plans with Mr. Enstrom. He explained 6-½ feet is not the legal limit unless wetland mitigation is being requested for the pond. City Council/April 26, 2005 Page 18 of 23