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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING NOVEMBER 29, 2000 Grundhofer commented on the importance of maintaining highway ditches to protect wildlife including frogs and birds. She urged the Board to consider construction methods that assure the protection of the natural habitat and environment. Chair Lanyon stated this highway project has not yet come before the Board. Ms. Grundhofer stated this potential project has been considered by Anoka County for several months and the Lino Lakes City Council has also discussed it. Wessel suggested that City Engineer John Powell attend the next Board meeting to provide a project update. Mach asked if Anoka County is open to compromise when designing this road project. Wessel stated he believes there will be the opportunity for compromise, noting the County Engineer is concerned with addressing road safety issues. _ No other comments were made. PROJECT REVIEW A. Dellwood LLC/NE Quadrant of 35W and '� — A leson explained this project had been reviewed previously by the Environment a ' oard who indicated a desire for implementation of tree preservation practi ._ • ludi i moving trees from the site that may be saved by tree spading, stockpiling, . . g back onto the site; to promote infiltration as much as possible; to ativ aterials from upland to wetland; and landscaping consistent with the .w "' enter design. Asleson presented this pr ► °ect fo T• t SuperStore and requested general comments from the Board concern _ ,_., viro ental preservation and restoration. He advised that Target has taken a strong im ► r ,' with environmental protection and reviewed the awards they have received inc ding specifics of their successful recycling program. Wessel explained that Dellwood LLC is the developer and Ryan Construction is the entity that will build the project. He reviewed the other firms involved with the project, noting that Target is driving the project. He reviewed the permitting schedule which indicates Target would break ground in May of 2001 and be open 2002. Wessel emphasized the need to raise the major issues of concern early in this process and encouraged the Board to contact staff should other concerns arise. John Payton, Parsons Transportation Group, Minneapolis, introduced his company and background with Target Stores. Mr. Payton then introduced Jeff Fulner and his background in development. He acknowledged that this site contains serious environmental concems and stated he wants to assure everything is appropriately designed and engineered. Mr. Payton noted the many meetings that will be held where this project will be discussed to assure all concerns are resolved. 2 •