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Mounds View City Council September 14, 1987 Regular Meeting Page Two Jim Senden, representing the developer, reviewed the proposed plat and the trade -offs to be made between the existing wetlands and uplands, and he emphasized there will still be 7.9 acres of wetland when they are finished. He explained there is a 24" pipe which currently services the development to the west, and the ditch will remain open. He stated this proposal will do nothing to impact the discharge rate of the pipe, and they are proposing a 36" pipe, which has twice the capacity of the existing 24" pipe. He added the development will improve the wetland by excavating the ponds and it will increase the wildlife habitat in the area, as well as increase the storm water retention capacity. He further explained all improvements are being done at 100 percent cost to the developer, as well as a contribution being made to the storm water management fund and the park dedication fund. Steve Thatcher, of Merrill and Associates, reviewed the ground water data compiled since the last meeting. He stated the data was very comparable to what was gathered in 1976. Mr. Senden pointed out they have also included the data that was gathered in 1977 and 1979, for a total of four years altogether. Roger Blomquist, of Braun Engineering, reviewed the letter received from the DNR and stated he agrees with the points made in that letter. He also reviewed the letter just received from the St. Paul Audubon Society and stated that while he agrees with the value of the wetland, he does not agree on the amount of wetland in the area. He stated their proposal will preserve and enhance the wildlife habitat. Mr. Senden pointed out Mr. Harstad has paid taxes on the land and he has a constitutional right to develop his property which is upland. He stated the proposal has been reviewed by City Staff, and approval has been recommended by the Planning Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State DNR, Rice Creek Watershed District and Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Service. He added that all the experts have agreed the planned development is appropriate and meets with their approval, and he asked that the Council act fairly and favorably and approve the request. Mayor Linke asked how many lots could be developed without a wetland alteration permit. Mr. Senden replied they would not be allowed to construct the required streets or ponds without the permit, but he showed where they could build, and construct up to 18 homes.