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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL PAGE TWO JUNE 14, 1989 to each property, addressed occupant, that we are aware of or feel would be interested. This last mailing is a good faith effort on the part of the City to inform as many people as possible. Staff has discussed the issue of a more descriptive notice listing "significant aspects" of the proposal among themselves and with City Attorney Karney. Although no legal concerns exist in the opinion of City Attorney Kar.ney, a common concern was voiced by all that we wish to communicate to the Council. This concern should not be viewed as an unwillingness on the part of staff to expand our notices, but a concern that such a notice might open us up to greater criticism. The expansion of the notice to be more descriptive of the proposal leaves to individual, subjective judgement and possible criticism the determination of what is significant. Also, a more descriptive notice could instill a false sense of comfort in an individual that they knew all they need to about the project when in reality the description might leave out something they would see as being important. Staff is of the opinion that a public hearing notice should provide enough information to communicate to the receiver that a proposal is being considered in their neighborhood and prompt them to take it up:n themselves to find out the details. 'Lour direction on this matter is requested. 3. Wetland Alteration, residents voiced concern regarding the possible loss of wildlife species and/or return of wildlife after the work oas occurred. A review of the proposed wetiand alteration is being conducted ny the Corps of Engineers, City of Mounds View, and Rice Creek Watershed District as part of the permitting process for each of these agencies. The Corps of Engineers is reviewing the proposal in consideration of a national permit. Notices requesting comment were .sent out to over 100 Federal, State and Local Agencies, private environ- mental organizations and residents in the area of the wetland. Attached is a copy of the Corps' notice and mailing list for your review. Included in the evaluation by the Corps are considerations of � the project on wildlife.