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Roseville, MN - Official Website that eth City Engineer needed to provide a workable plan for public information. Mr. Callaghan noted that the Metropolitan Council had noted designation of five small water bodies on the campus, and whether those native areas were available for water retention purposes; and opined that this question had not been adequately answered. Mr. Callaghan noted that water quality study data was available over the last six years for Lake Johanna, but he had not seen evidence that the study data had been accessed and/or made part of the review and comments. Mr. Callaghan provided photos of erosion on the campus from a previous construction project along the interior road and Lake Johanna; alleged that there were at least five current erosion sites on campus and along the lake; and expressed concern that similar problems would occur and not be addressed during future construction projects. Mr. Callaghan expressed his strong concern about potential environmental impacts of the expansion of the College without careful oversight. 7erry Beilby, 3010 Fairview Mr. Beilby advised that he often and extensively walked the campus and area where the alleged erosion and gullies were located, and opined that he was not aware of them. Mr. Beilby acknowledged that there was one in approximately 1992 during construction of the library and changes to the roadway; but that he had observed that the college had taken immediate action to install erosion barriers to alleviate problems; and that the site had been repaired, and that from his observations, none of the erosion had entered the lake. Mr. Beilby opined that there were areas where natural succession had occurred; but further opined that the extent of erosion was overstated. Mayor Klausing suggested that comments be kept to the action before the Council tonight, rather than past events. Carol, Stellwagen, 3096 Ridgewood Road Ms. Stellwagen commented on the proposed mitigation of noise due to traffic on Snelling Avenue, noting that her backyard abutted Snelling, and the noise level continued to increase significantly from increased traffic. Ms. Stellwagen suggested two alternative options for the College to consider: 1. Reducing traffic level speeds on Snelling Avenue to 35 mph, opining Page 4 of 16 http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/archive.asp?AMID=&Type=&ADID=230 09/24/2007