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Mounds View Planning Commission May 3, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 6 Chairperson Peterson inquired if it would be possible to route a copy of the original plan to the Planning Commission and City Council members, for purposes of comparison. He advised that Mounds View was one of the first communities to develop a Comprehensive Local Wetland Program, and much of that detail was included in the original Water Management Plan. Mr. Keehn advised that the changes pertaining to the golf course area would be included in the plan at some point in the process. He indicated some of the procedural issues and wetland evaluations would probably also be included in this plan, which would ultimately be a combination of the original plan. Chairperson Peterson stated this was the first draft of the plan, and many sections were incomplete. He indicated that as the matter proceeds, they would probably go through a review process as well. Mr. Keehn stated this was correct. He explained that this was the basic framework of the plan, as required by law. He indicated that at this time, the Commission should consider whether or not they are satisfied with the Metropolitan Council and Rice Creek Watershed District requirements, and if there are any issues in the City that should be addressed in the plan. Chairperson Peterson stated Section 4 of the plan lists a number of issues present in the City. He indicated the original plan contained a description and rationale for each proposal that was identified at that time, and similar information should be included in the current plan. He explained that some of these items were low-priority considerations, however, the Council would probably desire to have some basis for proceeding in this regard in the future. He pointed out that they would have the opportunity to review staff reports for the particular issues as they come forward, however, this information would provide an understanding of how each of these items relates to the others. Mr. Keehn stated the current plan addresses every watershed within the City, and specifies those items that were based upon a water quality improvement. He explained that in this respect, the plan is somewhat ahead of the curve, as this information is not required. He indicated that the majority of the water quality improvement projects have been identified, with the changes being that some of the requirements are slightly more stringent than they were during the past seven years. Commissioner Kaden inquired regarding the origin of the term “Judicial Ditch.” Mr. Keehn advised that in the past, a law had been written to grant jurisdiction to the County to construct these ditches in the rural, farmed areas. He advised that the term “Judicial Ditch” is related to the specific Statute pertaining to ditch construction throughout the entire area, and this Statute sets forth very specific requirements primarily related to the manner in which improvements are assessed.