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ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD MEETING JANUARY 3, 2001 Mr. Payton noted that in the site plan, the nighttime team leader would have all the lights off, except for a corridor of lights for the employees. After the employees left, all lights would be turned off except for security lights. Trehus said that there should be a vote on the recommendations that include the following as well as the recommendations previously stated by Mach: • Set aside property off site for open space. • Lighting issues were a major concern. • Maximize the green in groupings, rather than in straight lines. Mach moved to approve the recommendations of the Environmental Board. Trehus seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. B. CSAH 49 Update/John Powell — Powell explained that the City passed a resolution because it was concluded that a joint meeting between the cities was necessary. With a reduced speed limit the City supports it, then the project g ' es to Mn/DOT for reviewal. The County Commissioners set the speed limits. Typic the speed that 85 % -of the motorists travel determine plan calls for more linear areas for standing water peed studies are done and eed limit. In addition, the ponds at Hodgson Road. Mach asked if there was a map of the design. Po `r= stated that there was a map from County Road J to Lake Drive. Powell pointed out that with a high for adequate reaction time. A 10 narrower area for the road with Grundhofer inquired ab was being expanded to me concems. He noted that the r regional roadway. He indi t, there was a need for a straighter road would allow for more curves, and a cat for four lanes. Powell indicated that the road 'onal need, but there was some flexibility for local n the past was a state highway and changed to a er: that the pond adjacent to Fox Trace( ? ?) would not be eliminated in the expansion of Highway 49. • Grundhofer explained that the pond was a breeding area for three species of frogs. Powell indicated that the pond was landlocked and it stayed wet all year. Mach asked if an environmental impact report had been done. Powell responded that one was in process, and an archeological dig found the presence of hot chards. Donlin expressed the need for the EIS (Environmental Impact Survey). Grundhofer stated that the bridge was a breeding ground for birds, and asked if it was going to be affected. Powell answered that the widening of the bridge was essential. He •