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Mounds View EDA October 24, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 6 Commissioner Flaherty stated per the previous discussion related to the compost site, he would like to wait until the EDA sees an alternative to relocate the compost site before authorizing the delineation study. He stated he would like to have the developers, City staff, and Ramsey County come up with an alternative to the compost site prior to moving ahead with a delineation. Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained that this information would be useful for the whole area, about 40 acres, and would not address a specific concept plan. This information will pertain to the location of the wetlands. He explained that as with the Hidden Hollow soil borings, the delineation will get information to determine if the soils are appropriate for development. Economic Development Coordinator Backman pointed out that the weather is starting to change so the “window” to do delineations is coming to a close. If the delineation is done over the winter, the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will look at that information differently. He stated the delineation will indicate where the wetland area is located and encouraged the EDA to consider this request. In addition it would provide guidance to the developer since if the wetland is larger, it will impact where the homes, development, and roads are located. Commissioner Thomas noted the concept plan presented tonight is not a final plan and a delineation plan would be beneficial for the City to know what can be done with the concept plan. She stated the plan reviewed tonight can be workable and the EDA’s goals are to work with this property. She stated she is comfortable with considering this action tonight. Commissioner Gunn stated her agreement. Commissioner Flaherty asked how long is the delineation information good. Economic Development Coordinator Backman indicated three years. Barbara Haake, 3024 County Road I, stated she is a member of the RCWD, which spent $95,000 to look at the Greenfield Park area. To save money, she suggested City staff approach the RCWD to get their engineering information which was done in the last two years. She advised that the RCWD will also do this kind of work without a high charge. President Marty suggested staff contact the RCWD to see if they have reviewed that area. Economic Development Coordinator Backman advised a hydrology report was done by Peterson Environmental in 2000 but too much time has elapsed to use that information. Ms. Hart stated she and Mr. Sweitzer met with the RCWD and learned they did not have information on this property. MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Gunn. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 05-EDA-210