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Mounds View City Council October 10, 1988 Regular Meeting Page Eight years, at which time they would then expand to accomodate future growth. Ms. Weisman inquired how old the pipeline is that is in place. Mayor Linke replied it is from 1957, and the City is going to Court on it on January 1. Clerk /Administrator Pauley added that indications from Williams are that they feel the pipeline is acceptable and if they are required to replace it, it would be left in the same location, just maybe lower. Ms. Weisman asked what the comparison was with the Type 2 and 7 wetlands between the Corps of Engineers and City's boundaries. Mr. Koppe explained they are different, and both bodies do approach it differently. He stated they are attempting to keep out of the City's boundary with the exception of the .7 acre. Ms. Weisman asked what the advantage of a PUD would be versus the alternatives. Mayor Linke explained the advantages, stating that since they are working with both the pipeline and the wetlands, this would allow them some flexibility. Clerk /Administrator Pauley reported the Mounds View Business Park and Kraus Anderson development of manor homes and commercial area long Highway 10 are all PUD's, and he reviewed the PUD process and the benefits it provides to both the City and the developer. Ms. Weisman challenged the City to stay firm with one set of boundaries for the wetlands and suggested having the Environmental Quality Task Force address that. She also stated a lot of information needs to be absorbed and she is concerned with the pressure with the time element. She added the developer should have acted quicker. Mr. Seipp replied he could understand her concerns. He explained, however, that they began their process of looking for land to develop three years ago and had approval from their Board of Directors one year ago, but the company was then put up for sale and all pro- jects were put on hold for seven months. He added that has created a major problem for them with the time element. He also reiterated it would be their intent to hold whatever meetings are necessary to answer any questions and address any concerns.