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Mounds View EDA October 24, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 5 Economic Development Coordinator Backman advised that the compost area covers about one acre of the 9-acre site. He noted there are issues with the links and pointed out that if the compost site moves to the north, it becomes more visible so buffering would have to be addressed, or they may need to forego one of the buildings. Mr. Sweitzer pointed out the location of a wetland area to the north, which may be an issue in placing a compost site to the north because it may impact the water quality. He explained that he does not have that expertise so a consultant would have to become involved to determine the impacts to the wetland. Ms. Hart stated she has walked the site and the area on the north end is very narrow. She felt a compost site would have to come farther down and would end up impacting the location they propose for the northern senior condo building. She stated it is her personal opinion that would not be a good location because it is not large enough and would impact the wetland. Commissioner Flaherty stated the developer would be hard pressed to get approval from the EDA without some compromise on the compost site by the developers. He stated the compost site needs to be retained in some way and in some location within Mounds View. Mr. Sweitzer advised that all senior condo parking would be located in a heated underground lot. Surface parking would be created for visitors. B. Resolution 05-EDA-210 Authorizing the Laport Meadow Wetland Delineation Study Economic Development Coordinator Backman used a map to identify the subject area bounded by Highway 10, Long Lake Road, and what would be Laport Drive. He noted the mixed ownership pattern and explained the City owns or controls portions of the area and private landowners the rest. He advised that over eight of the parcels in the Laport Meadows area are currently vacant. Economic Development Coordinator Backman advised that staff requested written proposals and received two from qualified firms specializing in wetland sciences to conduct a wetland delineation study of the Laport Meadows area. The proposals ranged in cost from $2,323 to $2,660 with SEH submitting the lowest bid. Economic Development Coordinator Backman stated staff recommends the HRA adopt the draft resolution, which authorizes the consulting firm of SEH, Inc. to conduct a wetland delineation study of the Laport Meadows area at a cost not to exceed $2,500. President Marty arrived at 7:02 p.m.