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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 23, 2001 The RGU is obligated to examine the facts, consider the criteria and draw its own conclusions about the significance of potential environmental effects based on the EAW, comments received and responses to the comments. The RGU may postpone its decision on the need for an EIS for up to 30 additional calendar days if it determines that "information necessary to a reasoned decision about the potential for, or significance of, one or more possible environmental impacts is lacking, but could be reasonably obtained" (part 4410.1700, subpart 2a). City Planner Smyser advised staff has reviewed the comments received during the thirty -day review period. He referred to a copy of the comments and responses made noting they have been revised to incorporate the Environmental Board comments. He briefly reviewed the comments and specific action taken by the Environmental Board. Staff is recommending the City Council make a Negative Declaration on the Need for an Environmental Impact Statement based on the following: 1. That potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed Marketplace Development shall be mitigated in an acceptable mann , d therefore an Environmental Impact Statement is not necessary. 2. Mitigation of potential environmental impact means: ved by the following a. Conditions of approval of�' 'nary Plat/Planned Development Overlay Site Plan; and b. Permit condition o` ons of various public regulatory authorities including, but 'te• o the City of Lino Lakes, Rice Creek Watershed District, Council Member Carlson refe -. -- 9 of the document relating to approval from the Metropolitan Council and th-"ent garding the purchase of an equal amount of parkland. She asked if that issue has be - resol City Planner Srnyser advised staff believes that issue has been resolved. Staff spoke wit •� eLinde of Anoka Parks and he also indicated that issue has been resolved. The wetlands pr.` . se. within the project are part of the long-range plan for the park. The wetland mitigation provides if opportunity to fulfill the Anoka County parks plan. Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 01- 98, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Council Member Carlson advised she will support this item for reasons that the area has been planned for a long time. She referred to the letters of comments and stated she believes that are issues that still need to be addressed and resolved. She reviewed some of the comments made by the DNR and the Metropolitan Council noting they made strong comments that have to be addressed by the City. She stated she believes the project should move forward. Motion carried unanimously. 16