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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 6 proposed land could even support this much housing. He encouraged the Council to protect the wetland and wildlife on this property. He recommended the Council focus on properly developing the Mounds View Boulevard corridor. He stated he did not see the need to complete a development of this type in Mounds View. Wendy Kiewel, 8454 Greenwood Drive, stated she has lived in Mounds View for the last 28 years. She noted she has remained in the area because she liked the older developed neighborhoods. She explained she hated to see this greenspace go. She commented on how loud the hum of traffic was in her neighborhood and noted this was impacting her quality of life. She feared how her neighborhood would be further impacted if the proposed development were to move forward. She cautioned the Council from moving forward with this development and urged them to protect the last bit of remaining greenspace in Mounds View. Diana Rolland, 7768 Woodlawn Drive, explained she has many of the same concerns as her neighbors. She noted her biggest concern was the fact that the greenspace and wildlife would be lost. She indicated this action would be permanent, so she urged the Council to consider their actions carefully. She stated Mounds View had a lot of new apartments available in the community for residents. She discussed how the proposed development would impact traffic in her neighborhood, while also putting a strain on the City’s electrical grid and infrastructure. She suggested walking trails or a dog park be considered for this greenspace. Dan Madsen, 8206 Long Lake Road, stated he has been a resident of Mounds View for 31 years. He explained he has many of the same concerns of his neighbors regarding the wetland and the wildlife habitat. He indicated he did not mind paying taxes when the taxes are used for worthwhile projects. Kayla Roste, 8400 Long Lake Road, commented on the proposed Arden Park development. She stated she was very concerned about the loss of the wetlands. She reported the wetland delineation was completed during a drought year. She noted she was concerned about how the groundwater would be impacted by this project. She indicated the proposed development would be managed by an HOA that would be dumping fertilizer on the yards, which would damage the wetlands and groundwater. She reported it was already challenging to use Long Lake Road in the morning and the additional housing would compound this issue. She asked that Council to consider another use for this property. She suggested a dog park or walking trails be considered for this area. She noted she voted for several of the City Councilmembers and she hoped that they would hear the concerns being voiced by the Mounds View residents. Carrie Nelson, 8453 Eastwood Road, stated there has been an increase in traffic in her neighborhood and she was concerned how this would be impacted by the proposed development. She reported she could Medtronic from her house and she could hear the traffic from the freeway. She questioned why the City was considering rezoning this property. She urged the City Council to protect the last remaining greenspace and the trees in this area. She recommended the greenspace be turned into a park and that the wetland be protected.