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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JUNE 27, 2001 PROJECT REVIEW A. Ryan/Target/Target Super Store/Update/ Brian Wessel — Wessel reviewed that on July 11 the Planned Development Overlay (PDO) and Preliminary Plan was going to the Planning and Zoning Board in its complete form. The wetland mitigation process was going to be discussed at the July 25 Watershed District meeting. Donlin stated the project had been a package from the beginning, so it had been difficult to have effective comments. Wessel answered the developers' response was it was the only shopping center zoned in the City, so the developer wanted to maximize the use of the area. The Council would make the final decision if the project is appropriate for the City. Chair Lanyon indicated that there have been no major changes, so there was no need for further discussion. He summed up that the Board wants Ryan/Target to maximize the environmental amenities, and that the Board wanted to comment on the Environmental Assessment Worksheet when the comments were in. Trehus asked the reason for putting the project on the ag -� da twice. Wessel indicated that the Environmental Assessment Worksheet could co" ented on in this section if the Board wished. Trehus stated the Board could comment on itself. Wessel submitted that it would go t Trehus pointed out that the taxes for would now be deferred. Wessel stated quarters of a million with options to pay ''' tax would be deferred. ronmen ssessment Worksheet n July 3, 2001. Donlin noted it is $450 increment was invo because the mark was seeking tax aba promised, one million dollars, public participation project of three - atement, and only the City's portion ent yearly for 15 years. She asked if tax onded that the developer has requested a subsidy , and explained that the developer, Ryan Companies the beginning one year ago. Trehus reviewed that th- mpact of this development necessitated wetland abatement, and asked if the situation had changed according to the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. Mr. Payton answered questions asked about previous activity in the area. According to the aerial photographs taken prior to the construction of Interstate 35W, showed the highway greatly impacted the tamarack forest that was present at the time. Trehus noted the rates had been maintained, but the impact from the volumes remained unknown. He urged an analysis be performed. Mr. Payton explained the stormwater runoff rates and water quality were under the review of Rice Creek Watershed District, and it was their decision, not the City's. 2