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within the study area such as the forested areas along portions of the ditch. The City will continue to work to implement this measure. 12. The City intends to implement the greenway corridor through a variety of mechanisms. The City has a 10% park dedication requirement that will be used to obtain greenway corridor as development plans are reviewed and approved. Further, grant applications and direct purchase could be used as funds and willing sellers become available. The greenway will also be implemented through negotiations with developers at the time of development reviews. Density bonuses are also available to developers who preserve natural resource features such as the greenway or buffers around wetlands. The City will continue to work to implement this measure. 13. Through zoning and MUSA boundary determinations, the ten -acre lots will be maintained under Option C. This will assist in the maintenance of the grassland and wetland complexes near Elmcrest Avenue by preventing higher density development in this area. This activity has occurred and will continue to occur. 14. Blanding's turtles have been reported in some locations of the study area. The City will provide the Blanding's turtle information sheets to the contractors working in the study area. Further, the City will consider oversizing culverts to provide crossings for Blanding's turtles provided that the size of the culvert does not conflict with the requirements of the Rice Creek Watershed District and the City's stormwater model. This activity has occurred and will continue to occur. 15. If Blanding's turtles are encountered during construction activity, the contractor will be required to move turtles that are in harms way. Guidance will also be provided indicating that if turtles are in harm's way, they should be moved the closest safe area. Turtles that are not in imminent danger shall be left undisturbed. This activity is ongoing. 16. Silt fence will be removed after the disturbed area has been revegetated to minimize impact to turtle movement. Additionally, alternative sediment control measures that reduce impact to Blanding's turtles and other wildlife should be considered with development plans. This activity is ongoing. 17. REVISED: Wetland impacts will be subject to State and Federal wetland rules. Impacts are also subject to the City's shoreland and floodplain zoning ordinances. Wetland impacts will first be avoided as feasible. If avoidance is not feasible, wetland impacts will be minimized and reduced. Any remaining wetland impacts will be mitigated within the study area in accordance with the Wetland Conservation Act. The original AUAR indicated mitigation would be Final Alternative Urban Areawide Review Update Page 5 Everton Avenue Neighborhood City of Hugo, MN WSB Project No. 10373 September 2017