CC 07-10-1995 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

I I. . I I I I I I .e . I I . . I Ie I . ~ENHILLS CITY COUNCIL -JULY 10. 1995 6 Mr. Ringwald indicated the next step in the process is City Council authorization to distribute the EA W. If the City Council authorizes the distribution of the EA W, then the Staff would: 1) Submit the EAW to the EQB Staff for publication in the EQB Monitor on July 31,1995; 2) Distribute the EA W to the necessary agencies, departments and persons pursuant to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 45410.1500A; 3) Provide a copy of the EA W to any other person upon their written request pursuant to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410.1500 A(12); 4) Distribute a press release to the Focus News pursuant to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410.1 500B; and; 5) Conduct a public information meeting to gather comments on the EA W, as recommended by Minnesota Rules 4410.1600. Mr. Ringwald indicated the information meeting is not a requirement, but staff felt it appropriate. Mr. Ringwald indicated public comment will be open for thirty days from time of publication, or July 31,1995 to August 30,1995. After the close of the public comment the City Council will be requested to decide if an ErS is necessary. The decision of the City Council may be appealed. Mayor Probst noted a letter dated July 10, 1995 from Mr. Tom Casey, lawyer representing the Neighbors of Valentine Lake. Mr. Mark Chapin, 3947 Rolling Hills Road, read into the record a letter noting objections to the manner in which the EA W was conducted and requested the City Council have the consultant answer their questions prior to moving forward with the EA W process. Councilmember Malone indicated the purpose for the draft EA W is to receive comment, it is not to answer all questions. He felt criticism regarding the research for the EA W can be expressed during the public comment portion of the process. He felt the process should move forward. Mr. Jeff Smyser from RLK Associates, indicated he is responsible for the preparation of the draft EA W and feels the document is appropriate, although it may not be entirely complete, but the goal of the draft EA W was to establish a baseline for review of the document. Mr. Ringwald indicated he appreciated all comments made by the public and encouraged continued comments. Mayor Probst indicated with this process the City is trying to identify the general nature of the project and to establish if there is sufficient evidence to support an EIS. Councilmember ApJikowski inquired if there would be an additional cost if there is a need for archaeological digging. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that would be correct. MOTION: Hicks moved and Malone seconded a motion to Authorize staff to distribute the EA W, pursuant to Minnesota Rules Chapter 4410. The motion carried IInanimously (5-0).