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• ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JULY 18, 2001 Chair Lanyon pointed out on p. 8 the Metropolitan Council was addressing runoff, however, the phosphorus nutrient loading was not mentioned. Grochala responded the City could add it to the agreement. O'Connell mentioned that increasing the diameter of the pipe would also increase the runoff. Grochala answered that they had to meet the two -inch rate requirement, but they would decide how to accomplish it. Grundhofer inquired about the disposal of oil and batteries. Asleson explained that they would be required to direct customers to off site disposals. 0' Connell asked about the acres of impervious, noting that in the document it appeared to change several times. Asleson commented that basically the entire area would be disturbed. Grundhofer questioned which plantings would be chosen. Grochala assured her it would be according to the City standards. Grundhofer described how past construction had affected the heron rookery and bald eagle's nest. Chair Lanyon concurred and asked staff to rewrite the section to keep in perspective the volume increase would be accepted in this case. He urged the to move forward with the topic of water volumes of the lakes. Grochala stated that they needed to work with zoning issues. Chair Lanyon indicated that water volumes would have an impact, but the extent would be unquantifiable. Asleson agreed that it would have an impact by destroying the upland and adjusting hydrology. Chair Lanyon suggested that the Board might want o choose option #1 the resolution of a negative declaration, and no need f;un Envirommntal Impact Statement pending approval by the Rice Creek Watershed District. Grochala stated that without these agencies present in the process, an Environmental Impact Statement might be needed. Kukonen expressed concern over stating that there was no significant effect. Chair Lanyon stated that Kukonen had pointed out that #5 should be rewritten to say no impacts were revealed that were not under the jurisdiction of other agencies. Trehus arrived at 6:27 p.m. Chair Lanyon summarized the comments for Trehus. Trehus pointed out that the Metropolitan Council stated on p. 3 third paragraph, last sentence, that there must be an analysis of the impacts on the wetland before a determination could be made. Chair Lanyon responded that the concerns were under the requirements of the Watershed District. 5