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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 29, 2001 O'Connell inquired about an automated gantry elevator. Asleson answered that it was an elevator with a rail. Donlin stated that since the company had unfulfilled promises, they should not receive approval until those promises had been fulfilled. Since the company preceded the housing developments —Buyer Beware. She did not want Molin to be alienated, because they have given back to the City. Grochala addressed the issue assuring the Board that the company has worked with staff, and the Conditional Use Permit processing caused misunderstandings. He felt that Molin had tried to comply and would continue to do so. Trehus questioned if there was any information regarding the environmental impact submitted, dealing with the issue of high pH, or a treatment system with the Rice Creek Watershed District. O'Connell agreed with Chair Lanyon that there was a need for more information. Trehus recommended tabling the project until the information was submitted. O'Connell inquired about any new chemicals Molin t •e using, and their environmental impacts. Trehus asked about the location of the wed Chair Lanyon posed the question as to why no cape plan was submitted. Asleson responded that there were no trees to r Grundhofer noted that landsca. e .lans req fired for additions such as garages for residents. Grundhofer made a mo iscussion until Molin submitted a tree inventory, a landscape plan, e , and a lighting plan. Donlin seconded the motion. motion carried E. Market Place Update cussed as a part of the Ryan/Target update. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD BUSINESS A. Comprehensive Plan Update — Grochala commented that the Plan would be submitted to the Metropolitan Council early next week. The delay was due to outdated maps from 1988 needed updating. Gretz was working on the Surface Water Management Plan, and John Powell was working to make the Comprehensive Plan compatible with the Watershed District. B. Environmental Board Goals 2001— Asleson suggested that the Board discuss the special meeting with the City Council in this section. A date for the meeting was