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� _ <br />k, �. - �' F-_ - _ - _ - ; _ . - <br />,_. _ <br />: .; <br />� - _ - , <br />� <br />Mounds View Planning Commission <br />Regular Meeting <br />April 5, 2000 <br />Page 28 <br />time period. He explained that the preliminary indications are that there may be approximately 35 <br />additional acres of land that are not located in the wetland. <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated in anticipation of the detailed discussions, staff <br />has developed a questionnaire for the Planning Commission pertaining to their thoughts regarding <br />the possible uses of the area in the future. He indicated this would depend upon the final <br />determination of the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding the actual wetland boundaries. He <br />explained that the possibilities range from leaving the area as it is to additional golf course <br />development, or in the area south of Highway 10, potential additional housing. He requested the <br />Commissioners complete the questionnaire and submit it to staffwithin the next week. <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated he attended a League of Minnesota Cities' <br />workshop pertaining to loss control issues. He indicated one of the items of discussion was the <br />importance of making good decisions, and following the correct procedures in making land use <br />decisions, in order to avoid lawsuits against the City. He provided the Commission with a list <br />entitled "Ten Tips for Avoiding Land Use Claims." He indicated staff has also received a <br />videotape that examines these issues, and at a future meeting, time permitting, staf.F will present <br />this to the Commission as well. <br />Community Development Director Jopke advised that Chairperson Peterson has received a letter <br />from Ordeen Braathen. He indicated that this letter was Commissioner Braathen's formal <br />resignation from the Planning Commission. <br />Chairperson Peterson read the letter as follows: <br />"Mr. Chair and Fellow Commissioners: <br />I am submitting my resignation to the City of Mounds View from the Planning Commission. <br />It has been a pleasure working with you in the first half of the year. I realize with all of my <br />personal commitments to my business, I could in no way be as committed as each and every one <br />of you are. <br />I wish every one of the Commissioners all the best. Perhaps in the future I can commit more time <br />to the City I hold dear to my heart. <br />Thank you for the opportunity to serve with you on the Planning Commission. <br />Sincerely, <br />Ordeen Braathen" <br />