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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 • PROJECT REVIEW • • A. Appointment of New Chair — The Board discussed the positions of Chair and Vice Chair. Trehus nominated Kukonen for Chair of the Board. O'Connell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Grundhofer nominated Trehus for Vice Chair. Kukonen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. Market Place Update — Grochala stated that due to the legislature lowering the required votes to pass a motion, the Ryan/Target Market Place project is active again. There were actions discussing subsidies and Lake Drive traffic issues, as well as Wetland replacement. Grundhofer inquired about the wetland mitigation at the golf course, did it have a buffer zone and would it be affected. Asleson indicated that he had not seen anything, but would obtain a copy of the plans and check on it. 0' Connell stated that at the present time there were no buffers. Grundhofer asked if a buffer was required. Grochala nded that it was in the jurisdiction of the Rice Creek Watershed District. Trehus inquired about the PDO, was it three or • •otes. Grochala answered that it was three votes, and was reviewed and suppo .- . by se ,.overnment agencies. He continued that the issues Asleson worked • Q arget were based on the best management practices and maintenance con ` in _ catch basins to reduce phosphorus loading. The intention of the Cit o put 4 s filtration operation and maintenance best practices in the agreement to lo Asleson mentioned the o that the on site would incr n would reduce the phosphorus the same amount Trehus questioned the issue of ax abatement for the project. Grochala responded that tax abatement was linked with business subsidies of $519,000 from on site, while the existing taxes on the site total $22,000 annually. If the estimated 5 -year at $500,000 would be exceeded, the amount of time could be reduced for the tax abatement. C. Raske Building Systems, Apollo Business Center, Minor Subdivision, Site Plan Review — Asleson reviewed the background that the site was one of two buildable sites left in the Apollo Business District, and the area was zoned Light Industrial. The main environmental issue had been surface water, however it was noted that an isolated artificial pond was adequate to deal with the surface runoff from the two sites. One concern was that a mixed hardwood stand in the west might be affected by the drainage swails. He identified the options to recommend denial, or to recommend approval with the standard staff and any added Board recommendations. The use of natural vegetation in the drainage and swail areas with a transitional area including a possible flower garden. A flower garden could also be added in the northwest corner. A change in the 2