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227 <br />COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1991 <br />for the City of Moundsview and approved by the RCWD. He outlined <br />steps required to prepare such a plan. The plan would include <br />goals, policies and a plan to take control of water management. <br />Mr. Keehn also noted that such a plan is not cheap. He presented <br />material that outlined the scope of the plan and the cost of each <br />phase. <br />Mr. Joel Schilling outlined the new wetland laws that will be <br />implemented with the Wetlands Conservation Act of 1991. He noted <br />the program is very complex. Mr. Schilling said that beginning <br />January 1, 1992, no one will be allowed to drain, fill or burn in <br />wetlands unless a permit is obtained. He explained how the <br />process would be implemented. <br />Mr. Schilling explained that the City will be required to <br />designate which local government unit will administer the interim <br />provisions of the act. He noted that this act will have a <br />profound impact on the way the City will act in regard to the <br />management of wetlands. There is still a great amount of <br />confusion on this matter. <br />There was discussion regarding who at the City level would issue <br />permits if the City became the local government unit. Some <br />Council Members felt it appeared that this would be an <br />administrative nightmare. The Wetland Conservation Act of 1991 <br />also appeared to be adding another layer of governmental agencies <br />to the already long list. <br />Mr. Bob Adamson, 6001 Sergeant Court agreed that there was a need <br />for a central plan and to take the process out of the hands of <br />the RCWD. He noted concern for the ways funds are to be <br />generated for the program. Mr. Adamson explained that the Oak <br />Brook Peninsula, a 20 acre, four (4) lot subdivision is being <br />assessed for the City water management plan. He noted that he <br />felt the amount was well out of line. He suggested that the City <br />change its current policy and assess every land owner, not just <br />the developers. <br />Mayor Bisel thanked Mr. Keehn and Mr. Schilling for their <br />presentations. Council Member Reinert noted that according to <br />the information presented, the cost of preparing and implementing <br />a comprehensive water management plan for Lino Lakes would cost <br />approximately $175,000.00. Mr. Keehn explained how some of the <br />cost could be recovered on the quarterly residential /commercial <br />water billing. <br />CONSIDERATION OF THE TERRY LAPPIN DEVELOPMENT EXTENSION <br />Mr. Lappin presently has an exclusive development agreement with <br />the City to develop the site at Highway 49 and Lake Drive. This <br />PAGE 14 <br />1 <br />1 <br />