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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I ,AlIDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 27. 1995 10 Ms. Janeen Kajerr 1434 West County Road E, indicated concern for traffic problems. Ms. Ann Marie Rundquist 3716 Chatham Court, indicated in additions to the comments made, she would like to add the issue of global biodiversity. She indicated the development would shrink the wildlife population, and encouraged the preservation of the wildlife. Mr. Dan Ogren, the applicant, indicated he is not asking for any special favors regarding this development. He indicated those interested in the open space have not yet approached him directly to work on this situation. Mr. Ogren feels the development will be approved, after all reviews have been made. Mr. Ogren indicated electronic monitoring will be established to define wetlands. Mr. Ogren indicated he has met with a landscape architect, 70 trees will be added to the site. He indicated they are trying to reduce hard surface on the site with narrower streets. Mr. Ogren indicated based on title work that has been done, there is not currently a County easement established regarding the trail, at least it has not appeared in the title work. Mr. Ogren indicated in reviewing the possibility of single family homes, he established there would be 12 homes on the site, and most likely the homes would be two story homes with full walkouts. He noted the two story homes would have much more impact on the neighborhood, than the townhomes currently proposed. Mr. Ogren apologized if any thing he has said has been interpreted as threatening, he does not wish to appear to be threatening. Mr. Ogren indicated for the record he had no special favors in acquiring this property, he approached Bethel College in regards to the purchase of the land. He sought out Bethel College and he does not personally know the college president. Mr. Chapin of 3947 Rolling Hills Road, encouraged the Council to request a copy of the purchase agreement held between Bethel College and Mr. Ogren, to show credible property interest. He indicated only one parcel in IUlder the purchase agreement and there is a 1.62 acre parcel that is not IUlder a purchase agreement. Mr. Bob Eha of3898 Dellview, indicated the townhomes are not consistent with the neighborhood, and would not be desirable. Mr. Pershan Franklin of 1823 Gramsie Road, indicated concern for the traffic during construction work.