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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I .- I ,AlID.EN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 27. 1995 6 Mr. Chuck Winden of 1604 Chatham Avenue, has had the opportunity to see the plans proposed for this project and believes the project is a fine addition to Arden Hills. Mr. Eugene Schmidt of 1628 Chatham Avenue, indicated Bethel College is a good member of the co=unity and they have a right to sell a property. As citizens we have a right to buy or sell property without notification to the public. He personally endorsed the project. Ms. Jeanne Winiecki of 4471 Old Hwy 10 N, indicated she was speaking in favor of the PUD process, to speak against the project would be futile. She indicated the developer has the right to develop the land with single family homes without the input of neighbors or Council, therefore she encouraged the use of the PUD process for continued input of the co=unity. She suggested the neighborhood create a committee to meet with Mr. Ogren to help achieve the best plan available, benefiting the neighborhood and the proposed project. She reiterated the use of the PUD process would better benefit the desires of the neighborhood. Mayor Probst hearing no others in favor of the project, requested those in opposition to step forward. Mr. Jay Schrankler of1748 Venus Avenue, indicated he is a member of an organization called ''Neighbors of V alentine Lake", they have been formed to review the environmental and legal issues regarding this development. Mr. Schrank1er co=ented that although this is private property it is affecting a public co=unity, and there is a need to review the needs of many versus the needs of the few. Mr. Schrankler indicated his organization contains six sub-committees; legal, government, public relations, Bethel co=unications, finance, and environmental committees. He serves on the environmental committee. Mr. Schrankler indicated there is concern for the impact of this development on the natural, residential and community environment. These concerns are the reason for the EA W petition. Mr. Schrankler indicated various critical issues will be addressed through a EA W. He stated the proposed development lies between two protected wetlands, Valentine Lake and Ramsey County Open Space, which is a concern. He noted the Rice Creek Watershed Dis1rict has raised issues regarding drainage of the proposed sediment pond and has form a TEP to review these issues. He continued that rare wildlife species will be affected. He questioned ability for the pond to border a County easement. He indicated traffic patterns that are a concern, many accidents have already occurred. He also noted the 1991 wetland inventory map is in contradiction to the developers map regarding the wetland delineation. Mr. Schrank1er requested the Council to review these issues when making decisions regarding this proposal.