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D. Environmental Resources Policies Policy 1: All development in natural or environmentally sensitive areas shall conform to local, metropolitan,.state and federal regulations and policies. Policy 2: Environmental assessments and environmental impact statements shall be prepared when required for developments of the type described in the Rules and Regulations of the Minnesota Environmental Board. Policy 3: Steep slopes and areas performing essential natural functions should be maintained as permanent open space. The significant stands of trees and understory on erodible slopes• shall be maintained in their natural state or replaced according to an approved planting plan. Policy 4: A final grading and restoration plan will be included as part of the soil extraction operators special use permit. Policy 5: Any proposed shoreland alteration, channel, filling, or dredging shall be referred to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for their comment and review. Policy 6: The city shall encourage utilization of existing wetlands to fulfill local storm drainage functions within their natural hydrologic functions. Policy 7: Any alteration which would inhibit the role of wetlands . from performing essential natural functions should•not be allowed. The city will refer development proposals to the Rice Creek Watershed District when appropriate., Policy 8:. The city shall establish adequate areas for the temporary storage and controlled release of surface water so as to prevent the flooding of downstream development. Policy 9: The city shall encourage Anoka County to keep the county drainage ditches which pass through Lino Lakes in good order. Policy 10: The city, in conjunction with the Minnesota and Anoka County Historical Societies will strive to preserve all significant historical and archeological sites within the city. The city will refer to the Minnesota Historical Society any development proposals which might potentially interrupt any recorded or potential sites in the Chain -of -Lakes Park Archeological District. Policy 11: The city will encourage and cooperate with Anoka County in preserving the Rice Lake Rookery and in taking the necessary actions in maintaining its unique habitat by controlling development and use of adjacent lands. Polic 12: The city shall direct development away from areas r ent ied as offering unique fish or wildlife habitat, if feasible. -17-