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attendance. There was no opposition. He noted that the land was zoned commercial. <br />Donlin commented that Vadnais Heights' residents protested Target with signs in their yards, and questioned the reason <br />there was no opposition in Lino Lakes. <br />Mr. Payton inquired, short of no development, what accommodations Target could make. Asleson noted that growing <br />larger trees would be possible through the use of structural soils. <br />Donlin offered that the wetlands needed to be more than a monoculture. <br />Trehus added that the areas in the west needed to be preserved. <br />O'Connell suggested bringing the building south and changing the configurations to make the building more narrow to <br />allow for more parking on the side. Mr. Payton indicated that people did not use side parking, and restated that the size <br />and shape of the building are configurations that will not change. <br />• <br />Mach asked about the possibility of removing a couple of the retail sites. Mr. Payton answered that Target needs a certain <br />number of retailers and square footage to attract customers. He continued that there would be issues on Lake Drive even <br />if Target would not be present, and Target would provide the funding and the tax base to initiate the upgrades needed. <br />Mr. Palmquist assured the Board that the project would be worked out with staff. <br />Donlin indicated that with each development, residents' taxes have increased so the businesses should have to pay more. <br />Wessel answered that Target would pay over one million dollars annually for taxes. The area was zoned commercial, and <br />would provide tax relief for residents. He indicated that Powell could also address the issue. <br />Wessel excused himself to bring Powell to the meeting at 8:48 p.m. <br />Donlin addressed the lighting, and stated that there should be an attempt to minimize the glare. She expressed her dislike <br />for the cream color chosen for the building. <br />Mach urged the Target representatives to use their services to improve other areas of the City. Mr. Palmquist offered that <br />if some wetlands were affected by the project, Target could contribute money for preserving trees or wetlands in the City. <br />Donlin noted that there were three school districts in the City, and submitted that Target could contribute money for <br />environmental education, specifically the Teachers of Vision program. Mr. Palmquist stated that the contribution would <br />flow from a financial model. <br />Donlin stated that there would be a need for upland and wetland mitigation. <br />Wessel stated that the discussion would continue and the specific recommendations from the Environmental Board were <br />helpful. He indicated that the City Council would ultimately make the decision.. Asleson stated the question was how to <br />mitigate environmental impact. <br />Mach reiterated: <br />• Move the building to the west <br />• Avoid monoculture in the ponds <br />• Reduce bounce in the ponds <br />• Decrease the number of parking spaces and increase plantlife <br />Kukonen explained that one way to increase the plantlife would be through buffering. <br />Mr. Palmquist asked if a model existed, so they could work from that and put it into an economic model. <br />17ap ar &_Pezpeartov_Boap5 <br />Xart o0 Aivo Awceo <br />