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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING AUGUST 31, 2005 Asleson inquired if they were going to integrate the surface water train. He also asked if Rehbein was still working on the plan. Mr. Hayes responded that they were still working with Rehbein. Bor questioned if the conservation inventory indicated an area was a wetland. Mr. Hayes answered that the area was on a 100 -year flood plain, but there were about 14.7 acres of wetland on site. He referred to a map of the current wetlands on site. Asleson stated that before ditching, it was all wetland. O'Dea added that the Board attempts to preserve the natural environment, and make sure the wetlands were accounted for. Grundhofer mentioned the wetlands and open space attract wildlife. Ms. Lendrahl responded they have incorporated wildlife corridors within the plan, such as culverts under paths. Asleson stated rare plants have come up in sites where disturbance. He restated that the stormwater treatment was critical, and the buffer areas were important for songbirds and deer. Mr. Hayes mentioned his front yard was a natural prairie, so he was familiar with the benefits of native plantings. Kukonen stated in the Handbook, the City had expressed the value of continuous wildlife areas. Asleson mentioned that the size of the site was comparable to Clearwater Creek. Bor inquired about the acreage conceptually designated for open space. Mr. Hayes answered the open space would be 80 -95 acres, or about 26 %. Kukonen indicated a conservation development would have 50% open space. Bor stated that the residents were very invested in the community, and she encouraged them to work with everyone to make the development different than other cities. Mr. Hayes agreed, and indicated that he understood that they were a gateway, and wanted cohesiveness within the community. Asleson stated the open space was designed to meet the standards in the AUAR, and the details were not yet apparent. Mr. Hayes answered they were constrained by the process. Grundhofer inquired of the 26% designated for open space, how much would be open for wildlife. Mr. Hayes mentioned it could be designed into the project. 3 DRAFT MINUTES