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Mounds View EDA October 24, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 6 like to wait until the EDA sees an alternative to relocate the compost site before authorizing the 211 delineation study. He stated he would like to have the developers, City staff, and Ramsey County 212 come up with an alternative to the compost site prior to moving ahead with a delineation. 213 214 Economic Development Coordinator Backman explained that this information would be useful 215 for the whole area, about 40 acres, and would not address a specific concept plan. This 216 information will pertain to the location of the wetlands. He explained that as with the Hidden 217 Hollow soil borings, the delineation will get information to determine if the soils are appropriate 218 for development. 219 220 Economic Development Coordinator Backman pointed out that the weather is starting to change 221 so the “window” to do delineations is coming to a close. If the delineation is done over the 222 winter, the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) will look at that information differently. He 223 stated the delineation will indicate where the wetland area is located and encouraged the EDA to 224 consider this request. In addition it would provide guidance to the developer since if the wetland 225 is larger, it will impact where the homes, development, and roads are located. 226 227 Commissioner Thomas noted the concept plan presented tonight is not a final plan and a 228 delineation plan would be beneficial for the City to know what can be done with the concept 229 plan. She stated the plan reviewed tonight can be workable and the EDA’s goals are to work 230 with this property. She stated she is comfortable with considering this action tonight. 231 232 Commissioner Gunn stated her agreement. 233 234 Commissioner Flaherty asked how long is the delineation information good. Economic 235 Development Coordinator Backman indicated three years. 236 237 Barbara Haake, 3024 County Road I, stated she is a member of the RCWD, which spent $95,000 238 to look at the Greenfield Park area. To save money, she suggested City staff approach the 239 RCWD to get their engineering information which was done in the last two years. She advised 240 that the RCWD will also do this kind of work without a high charge. 241 242 President Marty suggested staff contact the RCWD to see if they have reviewed that area. 243 244 Economic Development Coordinator Backman advised a hydrology report was done by Peterson 245 Environmental in 2000 but too much time has elapsed to use that information. 246 247 Ms. Hart stated she and Mr. Sweitzer met with the RCWD and learned they did not have 248 information on this property. 249 250 MOTION/SECOND: Thomas/Gunn. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 05-EDA-210 251 Authorizing the Laport Meadow Wetland Delineation Study. 252