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: - _ ___ ___ � _ ( _ - - : : . _: t_ - ----- r.� :- _ _ . . `__ __ _ -_ Mounds View Planning Commission December 1, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 7 Commissioner Johnson advised that some of the ponds require to be pumped out during periods of heavy rain, however, this would be the only expense he could foresee. Chair Peterson explained that this was true of some of the smaller ponds with no exits. Chair Peterson inquired regarding the most appropriate wording for Finding No. 11. Community Development Director Jopke suggested that rather than more specific, the language be more general, indicating that the Planning Commission desires to insure that this land swap does not result in additional costs to the City. Chair Peterson stated this re-wording appears to be appropriate. Commissioner Miller agreed. Commissioner Stevenson stated clarification of this language is for the benefit of the public, who would be concerned regarding additional expenses. He indicated this more general language appears to reflect the intention of the Planning Commission more closely. Commissioner Kaden agreed. Commissioner Kaden inquired if the City would see a financially benefit with the proposed land swap, in addition to obtaining the wetland, or if this was to be determined by the Council, at a later date. Community Development Director Jopke stated ultimately, this would be the City Council's decision, however, as proposed, it is a straight land swap. He explained that the City would be giving up 1.5 acres, and gaining 7.4 acres in return. Commissioner Kaden inquired regarding the assessed value of both properties involved in the proposed land swap. Community Development Director Jopke stated he was uncertain. Commissioner Hegland stated the Commission could not be certain at this point, whether or not the City will incur any significant additional expenses due to the land swap, therefore, he would request language to address this. He explained that his concern is that as the matter proceeds, and the Council rules on it, they consider this factor. Commissioner Stevenson inquired if Commissioner Hegland agreed with the suggested re- wording. Commissioner Hegland stated the suggested language does not appear to raise any concern at all, and he was not certain he felt comfortable with this. Chair Peterson advised that this is a preliminary stage in the proposal, and the Commission is considering the "big picture" issues at this point. He indicated that many small issues will come forward, however, at this point, the Commission should identify all of the large issues and incorporate them into the resolution, to provide some feedback to the Council in terms of the direction of this proposal.