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Mounds View Planning Commission May 3, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 5 Chairperson Peterson noted the update was not as lengthy as the previous plan, and inquired if it was intended to be a supplement. Mr. Keehn advised that in the past, the City had intended to take over all of the permitting authority from the Rice Creek Watershed District. He explained that the original plan needed to include the permitting goals and policies, which generated substantial paperwork. He indicated they are currently approaching the plan from the standpoint that the Watershed District’s plan would act as a supplement. Rather than reiterating specific goals, the City could refer to the Watershed’s plan, regarding water quality issues, and items of this nature. He added that the previous plan was written prior to Minnesota Rule 8410, which has provided a checklist and allowed for the omission of unnecessary information. Commissioner Kaden requested the abbreviations of the sub-watersheds be spelled out on the legend. Mr. Keehn stated this would be amended. Chairperson Peterson stated the original plan included a number of maps and illustrations that were unique to Mounds View. He inquired if these items would be retained in the current plan. Mr. Keehn stated the Metropolitan Council requires such items as surface water resources and soil data be included, and all of the required items would be incorporated into the plan, however, if an item is not required, it would not be included unless specifically requested. He indicated that in addition to the Metropolitan Council’s requirements, the plan would contain a land use map, soil map, and drainage maps. Chairperson Peterson stated the original plan included a substantial definition of each of the sub- districts. Mr. Keehn stated the previous plan provided a detailed description of each watershed, however, they have not substantially changed. Chairperson Peterson advised that this information would still have value. Mr. Keehn indicated they could include further detail in this regard, if the Commission so desired. Commissioner Johnson inquired if the plan would contain a future land use map. Ms. Peterson indicated their information had been obtained from the Geographical Information System data. Community Development Director Jopke stated staff could provide a copy of a future land use map for this purpose. Mr. Keehn indicated this could be added to the plan. He added that they had considered including a map, which would indicate the areas that were proposed to change, and specify the potential changes. Commissioner Hegland stated the updated Comprehensive Plan contains proposed land use changes, and inquired if SEH was proposing to include a summary of these changes. Mr. Keehn stated this was correct. He indicated the hydrology model would be completed when they are able to incorporate the areas that have changed.