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• Environmental Board I -35E Corridor AUAR Study October 27, 2004 examining multiple development scenarios throughout the AUAR process, the City is able to evaluate how much development can be accommodated in an area without significant environmental impacts. The DSU proposal includes the assistance of subconsultants for specific areas of expertise including the following: 1. Applied Ecological Services, Inc. (AES). AES was the co- author with Brauer and Associates of the City's Handbook for Environmental Planning and Conservation Development. They will be responsible for the natural resources, ecological and stormwater management review. 2. URS Corp. URS is currently developing the Anoka County transportation model. URS will be handling the traffic modeling for the review. 3. TKDA. TKDA is the city's engineering consultant and will be handling sanitary sewer and water components of the study. 4. 106 Group. The 106 Group will be performing the Cultural Resources component. The AUAR process is proposed to be completed within nine months of the authorization to proceed. A key element of the process is the establishment of an Advisory Panel consisting of representatives from the Planning & Zoning Board, Environmental Board, • EDAC, Rice Creek Watershed District, Anoka County, property owners, surrounding communities, and representatives from other identified key groups and agencies. The process is designed to empower and support the City Council in making informed decisions at every key stage of the project. • The City Council authorized the study at its October 12, 2004 City Council meeting. Staff is requesting 3 to 4 members of the Environmental Board to serve on the Advisory Panel. The Advisory Panel will meet approximately 7 times over the next 4 months. The meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday nights. A meeting schedule is attached for your review. RECOMMENDATION Select members to serve on Advisory Panel ATTACHMENTS 1. Advisory Panel Meeting Schedule 2. Project Area Map 3. Work Program 2