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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 9, 2003 APPROVED the record. He stated he does not believe the public or Council will benefit from going • over that information again. • Councilmember Carlson stated she believes it is the Council's duty to hear the public. The process has already been extended by four months so a couple more weeks should not be an issue. Councilmember O'Donnell suggested the possibility of having a special Council meeting to take comments from the public. Councilmember Carlson asked if the response document has been made available to the public. City Planner Smyser advised the response document has not been distributed. The intent was to have the Council determine if the responses were adequate. The response document is available to those who would like to review it. Councilmember Carlson stated she has environmental concerns regarding the connection of 35 to 80th as well as Birch Street to 35E. She indicated her concerns are considerable in relation to the environment. She referred to the response document and expressed concern regarding the statements made in relation to traffic and 130 homes, key intersections and levels of service, the Metropolitan Council proposal about septic being interim (the language not being carried forward) and the Sierra Club. Councilmember Carlson stated another concern is that the Comprehensive Plan does have a proposed greenway that is not discussed. She indicated she would like more specific language within the responses. Councilmember Dahl asked for clarification regarding the statement about traffic and levels of service issues. City Planner Smyser advised the Church is proposing to have traffic cops at two locations to regulate traffic during large events. Councilmember Dahl questions the statement regarding cooperative studies and access options. City Planner Smyser advised Anoka County has suggested creating roadway easements as opposed to driveways onto 20th for future development. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if the City's ability to deny a project is affected by the negative declaration of an EIS. City Planner Smyser advised the City's ability to deny a project is not affected by the negative declaration of an EIS because the City is not saying there are no environmental impacts. The Council determined a public hearing will be posted and scheduled for the April 28 City Council meeting to discuss the EAW/EIS. CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR IRRIGATION WELL, LINDA WAITE SMITH City Administrator Waite Smith advised information regarding this issue was sent out last week in the Friday packet.