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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I ,A.ROEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 27. 1995 . 8 Ms. Sonya Lyons of 3908 Dellview Avenue, referred to a report Communities by Design, put out by the Environmental Quality Board. She indicated the impact on the environment and the cost for cleaning and maintaining the environment from the hazards of the development, would be more costly than the benefits of the development. She indicated concern that the development might create a crisis for the City in the future. Ms. Lois Rem of 1679 Glenview Court, questioned why the Ramsey County Open Space was zoned R-l and indicated concern. Ms. Rem indicated the response of the community at all the public hearings should be a sign to the Council the impact of the development on the community. She indicated the citizens are also a part of the governmental process. Ms. Rem encouraged the City to establish a Wetland Ordinance, since there was no such ordinance in place. Ms. Rem briefly read an ordinance adopted by Mounds Views as an example, and then presented Staff with a copy of same. Her concern was for the preservation of the wetlands and to regulate future development adjacent to wetlands. She indicated an EA W is necessary to protect the community. Mr. Jon Hoelscher of 1750 Gramsie Road, indicated no argument with legality of process or transactions that have taken place thus far. Although he feels there is a greater issue involved, what is the right thing to do. He indicated historically uses, the pole yard property, Army Ammunition Plant, which were owned or leased for private use has resulted in serious pollution problems. Mr. Hoelscher indicated the situation has been made more difficult with flawed information regarding the two uses of this site, open space on one map and residential on another map. Mr. Hoelscher felt even though the EA W is not mandatory, the Council should order the study, to help further review the issues and to do the right thing. Mr. Hoelscher indicated personally he would like to do the right thing and take responsibility, by being taxed. He indicated if additional funds were needed to achieve a cohesive plan, to prevent conflicting maps and flawed information. Mr. Hoelscher encouraged Council to review the response of the citizens and proceed with democratic decisions. Mr. Kenneth Hanazalik of 1768 Venus Avenue, requested the Council walk the trail before decisions are made, there are various trees that will be destroyed through development and grading. Mr. Hanazalik suggested the views of the public weigh in the decision of the Council.