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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 21, 2004 <br />Mr. Moberg added that the elevation change from the lake to the development <br />was at an incline that provided a natural barrier for turtles. He continued with the <br />review stating that there was only limited ability to put in underground storm <br />sewers and raingardens. In response to the second recommendation of putting in <br />parking islands, the majority were too small to aid in infiltration. The third <br />recommendation was to consult with the Mn/DNR for an NRI/Assessment. <br /> <br />Grochala indicated the City needed to address the issues in the EAW and <br />conceptually finalize the plan with a conservation easement with limited clear <br />cutting of the underbrush. The City had considerable leverage at this point on the <br />site. Mr. Moberg indicated that Anoka County wanted to put in a trail through the <br />site. <br /> <br />Grochala stated a 50-foot buffer around the original buffer was written into the <br />sale. <br /> <br />Mr. Moberg continued the Metropolitan Council review. The fourth concern was <br />that the separation be maintained. The City had maintained the separation. The <br />fifth was that they wanted to see a traffic simulation model. The City was in <br />process with developing a traffic simulation model and would be submitting it <br />when available. The sixth concern was for locating bus stops to possibly expand <br />the bus service when the site became fully developed. <br /> <br />O’Dea inquired if there were any mass transit considerations in the simulation <br />model. Mr. Moberg responded that there were not at this time because of the <br />congestion on the ramps and bridge. <br /> <br />O’Connell stated her impression was that the bus service was considered adequate <br />according to the Metropolitan Council. Grochala answered that there would be <br />added congestion if the route was expanded. <br /> <br />Mr. Moberg referred to the Anoka County comments. He indicated that they had <br />a disagreement on the traffic volumes at the present time. The City’s response <br />was to direct them to the 2002 traffic flow maps. Grochala added that there was a <br />lot of traffic and without other agencies addressing the issue, the City planned to <br />deal with the issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Moberg clarified that the County wanted to know how fast the traffic <br />volumes would grow. The second concern was access needed to be controlled. <br />Amoco would reduce their accesses to one entrance onto Lake Drive. <br /> <br />Asleson inquired if the one access would eliminate the Amoco semi truck <br />customers. Grochala answered that it would change to a lighted four-way access. <br />It would be an improvement because it would guarantee safe entrance to Lake <br />Drive. <br /> <br /> 3 APPROVED MINUTES