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Mounds View City Council October 9, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 8 1 Mayor Marty stated he spoke to the Schnors about their question and concern. He stated he 2 would have no problem striking drainage ditches and ponds from the wetland map. 3 4 Mike Read, 2208 Lois Drive, stated when he moved into his house in 1988, the map indicated an 5 area near his home was a drainage ditch and is now listed as a wetland. He stated it was named a 6 drainage ditch when he moved in. Mayor Marty explained that Mr. Read has gone through 7 several review processes regarding the drainage ditch and its wetland designation. 8 9 Lori Mitchell, 2479 Park View Terrace, stated her property abuts the Silver View Pond. She 10 stated that she received the letter and asked if the new wetland map would currently affect her 11 property. Mayor Marty stated Ms. Mitchell has some land, a trail, and a lawn, which should 12 provide sufficient buffer. 13 14 Ms. Mitchell asked if the new map would affect her dog kennel on the edge of the buffer zone. 15 Mayor Marty stated any existing structures would probably be grandfathered in, but the new 16 wetland map may affect future development and construction. 17 18 Director Ericson reiterated that it is understood that Silver View Pond is a wetland and many do 19 not realize that there is a 100-foot buffer. He stated the desire of the City is to ensure that all 20 citizens are aware of the requirements and the wetland buffer restrictions. 21 22 Mayor Marty noted that Mounds View’s wetland codes are more stringent than many other cities. 23 He commended the past councils for preserving wetlands and controlling water runoff. He stated 24 the City was being proactive by placing such restrictions on wetlands. He explained the benefits 25 of wetlands in the City. He also noted the role of the City to be stewards of the earth and natural 26 resources by protecting the wetlands. 27 28 Councilmember Thomas suggested Director Ericson discuss the wetlands with the Rice Creek 29 Watershed District and ask why such areas are considered wetlands, particularly along the 30 County Road 10 Corridor. 31 32 Director Ericson explained that the City has aerial imaging going back to the 1930s. He said that 33 at one point, in the 1950s or 1960s, there is an obvious change in the photos. He stated that the 34 Rice Creek Watershed District does not have any specific requests as far as a buffer setback is 35 concerned. 36 37 Mayor Marty asked if Mr. Read’s property is in a wetland buffer. Mr. Read explained that when 38 he applied for the variance from the Watershed District, they measured 50 feet from the center of 39 his ditch and explained that he had to get a variance from the Rice Creek Watershed District to 40 build within their buffer zone. 41 42 Councilmember Thomas left at 8:01 p.m. 43 44