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Mounds View City Council April 11, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Eight "`dark and Rec Director Saarion asked for Council approval 15. Consideration of the dumping of the 1988 City street sweepings at of Staff Re- Greenfield Park for use as fill to assist in the level quest to Fill of the land to accomodate a picnic area and assist in Greenfield easier mowing procedures. She explained this area of Park Near the park is very uneven and presented an overhead of Intersection the area, showing where they would like to place the of Hillview fill. She further explained a section of the park is Road and designated as wetland, which would require Council Quincy Street approval for the fill, even though they feel the fill would not affect the wetland in any way. Councilmember Quick questioned whether this area of the park was even a wetland, with the fillings that have been done in the past. Mr. Ayaz asked that this request be set aside for the proposed Environmental Review Board to look at. Mayor Linke explained that because the Board must be set up by ordinance, it will take a long time to get it going, and the sweepings are being kept at the public works garage now, and cannot stay there. Clerk /Administrator Pauley explained the area in question in the park has been maintained by the City nd mowed prior to the wetland ordinance. Councilmember Blanchard stated with the fill, the rain would filter through and not sit on the ground. City Planner Herman reported she had walked the area with Park and Rec Director Saarion and that it is very rocky and it needs fill in order to be mowed and maintained. Councilmember Wuori pointed out the area that needs fill is close to the buffer area and it is extremely uneven, and leveling it off would make it an easier area to walk and play in. An unidentified resident stated that in fairness to the public who is interested in wetland preservation, the Council owes it to them to have an opportunity to review this and given their input. There was discussion on whether this area was truly a wetland, with it being noted that water does not sit at all on the property. Councilmember Quick recommended directing the City A to study it and report back on the actual levels Igggf the ground.