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City Council Regular Meeting - 05/10/04 Minutes - Page 13 criteria above statutory environmental criteria to be more responsive to citizen concerns. Mr. Paschke noted that staff had sought additional information, review and comment from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) related to this project, but the DNR had responded that the project site was non-jurisdictional wetland and declined comment. Mr. Paschke further noted that the City's existing ordinance related to wetlands and stormwater regulation was therefore the sole jurisdictional reference. Councilmember Ihlan recommended that this project serve as a learning experience as it relates to environmental issues; and that staff pursue more wide-spread notification of concerned citizens outside the 350' notification area, so there would be less frustration expressed by the public regarding their lack of involvement in the process. Councilmember Kough reiterated his support of the project, noting the additional tax monies and enhancement of the area. Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of the project, noting that expressed environmental concerns had been addressed by staff, and that the project would be monitored during its construction phases. Mayor Klausing noted his proximity to this neighborhood; and his viewpoint from a City Council standpoint in the validity of the project and the additional controls available to the City for the project's development through a PUD, rather than what would be available for construction of single-family homes on the site requiring only a Building Permit, and the additional land obtained for park expansion through the park dedication. Mayor Klausing referenced Exhibits F and G of the Development Agreement related to tree inventory and preservation and landscaping plans respectively, and the advantages gained by the City in being able to stipulate these items as part of the PUD. Mayor Klausing suggested that the landscape materials plan may need to be more stringent in defining plant materials, and specifY that the developer work with neighbors in developing the buffer.