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Mounds View City Council January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 3 some of their regulations and his land had to be re-delineated. He commented that buckthorn was now considered an aquatic species, which was leading to further delays. He indicated he had buyers in hand and that once the issues were resolved with Rice Creek he hoped to begin Longview Estates. Mr. Harstad then provided the Council with an update on the Red Oak Estates project. Mayor Flaherty thanked Mr. Harstad for the update. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8205, Longview Estates Variance Extension, Marty Harstad. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. C. Resolution 8206, Wetland Alteration Permit for a deck at Edgewood Middle School. Planning Associate Heller explained Edgewood Middle School was requesting a wetland alteration permit to allow for the construction of an outdoor classroom, which would be held on an elevated deck in the wetland. She explained the school has received permits from the Rice Creek Watershed and DNR. She reported the City had no objections and recommended approval of the wetland alteration permit. Council Member Mueller appreciated the opportunity that the school was taking by proposing to have an outdoor classroom and to take advantage of the natural landscape surrounding the school. She questioned if the property was protected, or if neighbors would be able to walk onto the school grounds. Nathan Johnson, teacher at Edgewood Middle School, explained the design was extremely basic and no heightened security measures would be taken. He commented the decking and benches would serve as an observation area. He understood the residents used the trails behind the school and would not be kept from the area. Planning Associate Heller reported the deck would not be visible from the surrounding properties. Mayor Flaherty was pleased with the proposed outdoor classroom stating it would fit in well with the STEAM initiative. He asked who would be building the deck. Mr. Johnson explained the school received a grant and would be bidding the project out to a licensed contractor. Mayor Flaherty suggested the students be involved in the construction project as it would provide for great teaching moments for the students. Council Member Gunn commented that Irondale High School had a wonderful workshop teacher and may be another resource available to the school. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 8206, Wetland Alteration Permit for a deck at Edgewood Middle School.