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April 22 , 2014 Page 5 of 12 problems. She stated she would like to hear from more of the neighbors to see if there was support for the proposed taxation district. Mr. Durell noted the pond had become an eyesore and he would like to see the improvements, to have the pond restored to its original size and clarity. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned when Innsbruck Pond was scheduled to be dredged. Senior Engineering Supervisor Schlichting reported the pond was not scheduled for dredging at this time. However, the trail around the pond would be completed in 2015, which may be an opportune time to dredge the pond. Councilmember Bauman inquired if the watershed district would allow the pond size to be increased. She asked how the surrounding bushes and trees would be impacted if the pond were improved. Senior Engineering Supervisor Schlichting indicated the City had already removed a portion of the overgrown bushes. He noted if the pond were expanded it would be to the east. Councilmember Bauman recommended that the properties to the east be approached to gain their support on the proposed taxation district as these homes and townhomes would be directly benefiting from the improvements. Dave Ryan, 2910 Linden Drive, indicated the pond has become a huge disappointment and for that reason he supported the taxation district. Councilmember Burg recommended that the pond improvements be considered next year along with the path improvements. Mr. Ryan suggested that the 40 acres that drain into this pond be approached to be included in the pond taxation district. Louie Midiko, 3181 Linden Drive, stated he was willing to pay his fair share, so long as all of the benefiting properties were paying their fair share. Roger Slipka, 3150 Linden Drive, believed the pond was a detriment to the entire neighborhood and should be improved. He recommended that all benefiting properties be approached to assist with the expense of improving the pond and not just the 16 homes. Councilmember Bauman stated this too was her concern. She believed that additional homes should be asked and be made a part of the pond improvements in order to make it a successful district. Mr. Ryan questioned how many years the homeowners around Lake Diane or Bicentennial Pond worked to create a taxing district before the City took action. Councilmember Burg anticipated it took a year or two for the neighborhood to gain proper support. She recommended that the treatment options be further analyzed as well in order to properly time the improvements with the upcoming trail work. Mayor Jacobsen questioned who would bear the expense of dredging and expansion ofthe pond. Senior Engineering Supervisor Schlichting reported this work would be 100% the responsibility of the City. Mr. Swika stated the pond does not work anymore. He was pleased that the City was willing to work with the homeowners to improve the pond and requested the pond be treated with chemicals in 2014. Councilmember Strub asked if the Council could approve the Ordinance as presented with the 16 properties listed, even if one homeowner wanted out of the district. He then questioned if additional properties could be added to the taxing district in the future. City Attorney LeFevere discussed the Lake Diane and Bicentennial Pond districts and how special taxing districts function. He reported the City manages these districts for water quality purposes and rate control. He discussed how the City could establish a participation benefit larger than 25%. He did not believe dredging this pond would affect the algae in this pond, as this would be controlled by chemicals. It was noted there was no simple way to opt in or out of the district. He believed that amendments could only be made through an Ordinance amendment.