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I I. I I I I I I I Ie I I I I I I I I- I ,ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AorillO, 1995 11, Ms. Canniff felt the housing would be substandard due to no basements. Ms. Canniff commented that Mr. Ogren is not a resident of Arden Hills and the desires of residents should come first. Ms. Canniff indicated the Council is elected by Arden Hills' residents to do what the residents want them to do. Mr. Roger Moberg, 1308 Cannon, indicated he is in favor of the development. He indicated he is a former Planning Commission member and feels the development is very good, and would like to move into the development. Ms. Ann-Marie Hoelscher, 1750 Gramsie Road, appealed to the City Council to order an EA W if there is concern regarding a wetland in the northeast comer as admitted by Mr. Ogren. She noted once a development is there, there is no turning back and if information is obtained before construction, adjustments can be made. Mr. Eugene Schmidt, 1628 Chatham Avenue, indicated similar concerns were presented before the Chatham Addition was developed in 1976. He indicated the wildlife has not moved out of Chatham. Mr. Schmidt indicated he also has elected the City official to serve and follow the laws and regulations of the community. Mr. Schmidt expressed concern regarding what was written in the Saint Paul Pioneer Press, "I think it is not really a necessary thing, she said of the study, but we're going to vote in favor of it because the neighborhood has organized." He indicated because of the quote, if it is a true quote, he believes the Council is not doing the job it has been charged with, Mr. Aiken indicated he would like to add to the record a letter drafted by himself and his wife regarding the request for an EA W, and their support for ordering one. He also indicated a petition signed by various residents. Mr. Aiken indicated the process can clearly define litigation and also assign responsibility. He believed the EA W is a vital part of the process. Mr. Aiken indicated once a project is underway and a conditional use permit or planning stipulations are included in a project, the City of Arden Hills does not have adequate resources or personnel for proper oversight. Citizen involvement and oversight is necessary to protect the interests of the City. He believes, therefore, it is imperative that in any project of this magnitude the facts and special circurnsmncesareunderstoodbyev~one. Mr. Steve Hurst, 3779 McCracken Lane, indicated the developer promised he would not go away. Mr. Hurst noted an EA W will help assess the site if single family detached homes go in also.