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Regular City Council eating onday, July 23, 2007 Page 44 specified by the reviewing agencies, and as outlined in the draft reso- lution's Findings of Fact. City Attorney Anderson reviewed the process for sending the original document to agencies for comment, and noted that the process antici- pated that comments would be made and responses would initially be provided by the applicant and become part of the record. Mr. Ander- son opined that this was the environmental review process at work to improve proposed projects as indicated with revisions to the proposed Site and Master plans. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her opinion regarding additional in- adequacies of the EAW, requiring an EIS, related to the size and loca- tion of structures and square footages of the structures; defining which plan was being presented; and the scope and nature of full-time equivalent (FTE) student calculations and related traffic impacts. Councilmember Ihlan further addressed potential tree removal; wooded habitat and brush and grassland areas; and erosion and drain- age issues. Mayor Klausing recognized Councilmember Ihlan's preference for an EIS; however, expressed his personal opinion and confidence that there was no need for an EIS. Mayor Klausing sought comment from other Councilmembers. Councilmember Roe noted his extensive review of agency and citizen comments and College responses; recognized the importance of the document; and opined his satisfaction that responses to the comments were substantive and applicable; and further opined that the EAW ap- peared to be accurate and complete. Councilmember Roe opined that, at some point, consideration was required to accept expert input on some of the questions; and if there remained particular areas for indi- vidual Councilmember concern that required additional specific in- formation, he was willing to make that request. Councilmember Roe advised that he had read all the letters and responses, and expressed appreciation for the input, and they served to answer the majority of his questions and made reference to responses in the EAW question- naire.