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Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 28 a consultant to examine the wetland areas between Sysco and the Bridges Golf Course as well as the area south of U.S. Highway 10, adjacent to and south or Ardan Park. He stated this has been an effort to determine the boundaries of the jurisdictional wetlands in this area. He indicated this study has been approached somewhat differently than in the past, in that a number of wells have been utilized to consider the water tables and the actual location of the wetlands, over a two-year time period. He explained that the preliminary indications are that there may be approximately 35 additional acres of land that are not located in the wetland. Community Development Director Jopke stated in anticipation of the detailed discussions, staff has developed a questionnaire for the Planning Commission pertaining to their thoughts regarding the possible uses of the area in the future. He indicated this would depend upon the final determination of the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding the actual wetland boundaries. He explained that the possibilities range from leaving the area as it is to additional golf course development, or in the area south of U.S. Highway 10, potential additional housing. He requested the Commissioners complete the questionnaire and submit it to staff within the next week. Community Development Director Jopke stated he attended the 2000 Safety Loss Control Workshop conducted by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. He indicated one of the items of discussion was the importance of making good decisions, and following the correct procedures in making land use decisions, in order to avoid lawsuits against the City. He provided the Commission with a list entitled “Ten Tips for Avoiding Land Use Claims.” He indicated staff has also received a videotape that examines these issues, and at a future meeting, time permitting, staff will present this to the Commission as well. Community Development Director Jopke advised that Chairperson Peterson has received a letter from Ordeen Braathen. He indicated that this letter was Commissioner Braathen’s formal resignation from the Planning Commission. Chairperson Peterson read the letter as follows: “Mr. Chair and Fellow Commissioners: I am submitting my resignation to the City of Mounds View from the Planning Commission. It has been a pleasure working with you in the first half of the year. I realize with all of my personal commitments to my business, I could in no way be as committed as each and every one of you are. I wish every one of the Commissioners all the best. Perhaps in the future I can commit more time to the City I hold dear to my heart. Thank you for the opportunity to serve with you on the Planning Commission.