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Mounds View City CouncilU �� 9p8 s��® September 14, 1987 <br />Regular Meeting � i Page Seven <br />---------------------------- -------------------------- <br />Mr. Thatcher responded to various technical areas that had <br />been discussed. He also pointed out that variances have <br />been given for the 100 foot buffer in the past. <br />Mr. Senden rebutted many of the points made throughout <br />the discussion and he reviewed Resolution No. 1653 and <br />the variance that was granted in 1983 for another developer <br />for the 100 foot setback, and he stated that when the <br />variance is granted, the 20,000 square foot requirement <br />no longer applies. He also pointed out that basements <br />that have been wet in the past will not be affected with <br />this development. he added they intend to stay within <br />the letter and spirit of the law, and he feels the birds <br />will be happy to use the 7.9 acreas of wetland that will <br />be available. <br />Mr. Senden stated he feels the opinions given by the Army <br />Corps of Engineers and Rice Creek Soil and Water Conservation <br />are accurate, and that while this wetland could be classified <br />a Type 3, it is due to the backing up of the ditch, which <br />has now been cleaned out and will allow the area to drain. <br />He also pointer out the request Mr. Harstad had made to the <br />City in 1981 was not denied but rather put aside because <br />of the wetland issue and moritorium. He added that Rice <br />Creek Watershed District has granted their approval. <br />Mr. Senden stated Mr. Harstad is not required to provide <br />a : deer or duck or pheasant habitat for the surrounding <br />neighbors as he has done for so many years, and if the <br />City does rot want him to develop the property, they could <br />declare eminent domain, for just compensation. He added <br />they are willing to give 7.9 acres for no compensation, <br />in order to develop the property. <br />Mayor Linke closed the public hearing and reopened the <br />regular meeting at 9:52 PM. <br />Councilmember Hankner stated that it appears a good 7. <br />deal of misinformation has been given out. She added <br />she had personally spoken with Molly Shodeen to discuss <br />her research and findings, and she feels there are many <br />self-appointed experts but she has not aeen their <br />credentials. She suggested there are three options open <br />to the Council, to vote for the development and not <br />feel certain it is the right thing to do, or to vote the <br />project down, in order to maintain the integrity of the <br />ordinance, and possibly find the City in Court. gr to <br />have the residents buy the property and declare eminent <br />domain and assess the costs to the property owners. <br />She staked she had reviewed the list of people Mr. Ayaz <br />had provided and recommended choosing one to have them <br />analyze the information that has been presented and make <br />a recommendation back to the Council. <br />Consideration <br />of P.slt. No. 222! <br />Ordinance No. 42! <br />and Ordinance No. <br />424 <br />