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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 20, 2002 <br />Mayor Bergeson stated the issue for Monday night is the EAW. The Council will have to <br />address the design issues at a later date and will want to view the bridge video when those <br />details are discussed. <br />A resident stated she is very strongly in favor of the EAW and would like the Council to <br />view the bridge video so the Council can see how big the bridge will be. She stated the <br />road would be in the shoreline and outside agencies need to review this project along with <br />the.City. <br />Another resident present stated he has seen no goodwill on behalf of the developer. The <br />developer has already been on the site knocking down trees. <br />Mr. Vaughan stated he was on the site with Environmental Specialist Asleson who <br />indicated there were some dead trees that needed to be rem • . He stated he went out <br />there to burn the dead trees. <br />Mayor Bergeson noted the staff is responsible for enforc's s of the City. <br />Mr. Vaughan referred to a map pointing out Ward L <br />the area flow through Ward Lake. He stated the o <br />sacred is the neighbors that live by it. He state <br />developing his own land. <br />that all of the roof tops in <br />g that makes the lake and island <br />s a reason to prohibit him from <br />A resident present stated the EAW proce '11 provide a lot of clarity regarding all of the <br />issues. <br />Community Development Direct <br />months. The developer has be <br />However, other agencies have pr <br />the information together <br />allow for flexibility on th <br />This process may answer th <br />stated the EAW may not take a full three <br />e issues that have already been identified. <br />reviewed different plans. The EAW will pull all <br />1 projects in terms of ordinances. A PDO does <br />f th '= project and how that design will affect the area. <br />e questions. <br />Mr. Shopek stated he has met all the standards and does not believe an EIS will be <br />necessary. He stated the EAW process is only delaying the project. The developer has <br />already worked with the DNR and Rice Creek Watershed District. He stated he does not <br />believe an EAW is justifiable. <br />A resident noted the variance needed is huge and the EAW process is necessary. The <br />project will also affect the Anoka County Park. <br />Councilmember O'Donnell asked if the EAW will present facts on the environmental <br />impacts. Community Development Director Grochala stated the EAW tries to define if <br />there is a cause of significant impacts. There will be a recommendation on whether an <br />EIS is needed or not. <br />5 <br />