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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 Donlin indicated that with each development, residents' taxes have increased so the businesses should have to pay more. Wessel answered that Target would pay over one million dollars annually for taxes. The area was zoned commercial, and would provide tax relief for residents. He indicated that Powell could also address the issue. Wessel excused himself to bring Powell to the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Donlin addressed the lighting, and stated that there should be an attempt to minimize the glare. She expressed her dislike for the cream color chosen for the building. Mach urged the Target representatives to use their services to improve other areas of the City. Mr. Palmquist offered that if some wetlands were affected by the project, Target could contribute money for preserving trees or wetlands in the City. Donlin noted that there were three school districts in the City, and submitted that Target could contribute money for environmental education, specifically the Teachers of Vision program. Mr. Palmquist stated that the contribution would flow from a financial model. Donlin stated that there would be a need for upland :, =;tland mitigation. Wessel stated that the discussion would contin „and �:s e spe •= °ic recommendations from the Environmental Board were helpful. He in • c 0tir that the City Council would ultimately make the decision. Asleson stated the q ' ►n was how to mitigate environmental impact. Mach reiterated: • Move the building t • Avoid monocul • Reduce bounce in • Decrease the number o king spaces and increase plantlife Kukonen explained that one way to increase the plantlife would be through buffering. Mr. Palmquist asked if a model existed, so they could work from that and put it into an economic model. Donlin requested that minimal lighting be used, especially at night. Trehus agreed and asked if the lights would be turned off at night. Donlin inquired if the 38 -foot pole height was necessary, or if it could be reduced. Mr. Palmquist stated that if the pole height was reduced, there would be an increase in the number of lights. The Board was assured that the lights would be shoebox lights, to aim the light down, not out.