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Planning & Zoning Commission February 23, 2005 Meeting Minutes notifY residents and snowmobilers of modifications and areas prohibited. Mr. PaIzer stated that with the Main Street widening project and the Church of St. Genevieve's new building, areas will be limited in the future for riding within town. Mr. Koppy felt that their trail will eventually be phased out with development and growth. Chair Hanson was extremely disappointed with the lack of turnout this evening. Commissioner Wright thanked the Rice Creek Association for their advice regarding the Department of Natural Resources (ONR). Mr. Koppy suggested that if the numbers are unavailable, that the address of where the snowmobile(s) came from could be provided to the DNR and they can cross reference same. The Commission thanked the Association for their time and suggestions. Discussion ensued regarding the timing if total banning is the consensus of the Commission, Council's consideration, the CSAH 14 project and snow emergency contingency. Mr. PaIzer felt that a public hearing in September or October 2005 would be best for additional discussion. It was felt that it should be placed on their agenda for August 2005. v. NEW BUSINESS 1. Proposed Ordinance #79 - Construction Site Runoff Control Mr. PaIzer stated that Council directed that Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates provide the City with this ordinance as a part of the Surface Water Management Plan. Mr. PaIzer questioned whether the City desired to duplicate the same requirements and securities as do the Rice Creek Watershed. It was felt that a security would need to be for at least a year's period of time. Mr. PaIzer stated that currently the City does not have fees contained for this Ordinance within the current fee schedule. Commissioner Wood felt that a larger dollar amount for security was needed. Commissioner Klennert Hunt felt that the MPCA is generally under or low with their suggestions. Commissioner Hanzal questioned whether this would be a letter of credit, bond or monies. Consensus was that any of the above would be acceptable. Consensus was that escrow amounts would be a minimum of $3,000.00 and for a year period. Additional suggestions regarding penalties, emergency action, dirt mining similar to Rehbein's were discussed. Mr. Patzer will discuss these issues with the Engineer. Commissioner Hanzalleft the meeting at 8:09 p.m. Mr. paIzer felt that a copy of the Rice Creek Watershed Permit should be required and addressed within Section 79.07 with a new Subsection 5. Page 4 of6