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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 28, 2003 APPROVED 336 0337 Mr. LeBlanc reviewed his perceived inadequacies with the drain field, and indicated this is a great 338 concern, since last year with the heavy rains the area had totally saturated soils, and he would predict 339 that tested under last year's conditions, this system would fail. He stated his opinion that this project 340 should not even be considered without sewer. He noted his second area of concern is protection of 341 the environment in the north part of Peltier Lake. He discussed the no -wake zone and the great blue 342 herons and other waterfowl. He expressed that informal agreements do not work, and the City needs 343 to get agreements in writing. He finished by indicating he was very concerned that the current EAW 344 and responses are an inadequate picture of the development. He believes there should first be an 345 actual proposal, then either a full EIS should be done to get the real impact, or the EAW should have 346 enough information to actually judge the project. 347 348 Amy Donlin, 6100 Centerville Road, stated she is a member of the Environmental Board, and a 349 naturalist at Wargo Nature Center. She indicated she is not confident of the EAW, and does not think 350 staffs report reflects an adequate picture. She indicated that in a 1998 survey, residents indicated that 351 the rural ambiance has a high value to them. In addition, this location is a critical habitat and could 352 create an irreversible loss of heron in the seven county metropolitan area. She emphasized that a 353 septic system of this size is risky, and a failure could cause irreparable damage to the area. 354 355 Mark Blanton, 93 Palomino Lane, stated the concerns raised so far are concerns the residents would 356 have with anything at that location. He indicated parking concerns have always been important to 357 Eagle Brook, and will continue to be, and the new location will improve that situation. He expressed 358 that the church realizes there are large traffic concerns; but as opposed to retail or residential, the Ak359 church traffic will be off peak. He indicated the traffic issues can be effectively managed with the W60 assistance of the City, County, Mn/Dot and Met Council, and the method of dealing with the traffic 361 until the roads are expanded is well documented. He feels it would be an unfair cost to impose an EIS 362 on the church. 363 364 Scott Anderson, Director of Operations for Eagle Brook Church, indicated that from the beginning of 365 this project they have tried to work within the terms of the City, and have hired the best firms to work 366 with them and the City through all the issues. They have tried to provide expedient answers, and 367 have been patient with the process. He advised that the EAW is clear; the report, 30 day comment 368 period, and response are important tools for the church to use in their final design. He explained that 369 Mn/Dot states a traffic control office would be required until modifications to the roads are made, but 370 did not require an EIS. Neither did Anoka County, or Rice Creek Watershed District, nor has the Met 371 Council or the Sierra Club. He stated the church would concur with the finding of all of these 372 government bodies. He agreed they are a healthy church, with healthy attendance and on the move, 373 but the 6500 attendance mentioned was for Easter, not a normal Sunday. He further agreed they have 374 had no additional dialogue with the Heron group, since they were asked to stop contacting them. 375 376 Pat Smith, 6922 West Shadow Lake Drive, stated he has lived in Lino Lakes since 1980, and has been 377 active on many committees. He indicated he is a regular attendee of Eagle Brook church, and spoke 378 with the pastor last summer about the project. He expressed everyone is looking for fair use of the 379 property. He agreed all issues need to be addressed, and traffic and the right to worship are both 380 important issues. He stated his home is used on Wednesday nights for kids to worship and get 381 together. They had 20 kids last fall, and are now up to about 40 a week. He indicated this is 082 something the kids are doing on their own, the parents or the pastor are not doing it. It is an amazing 8