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City Council Regular Meeting — 05/10/04 <br />DRAFT Minutes - Page 13 <br />future proj ects. Councilmember Ihlan noted that dedication of <br />excess land (Outlot A) for park expansion addressed some issues, <br />but not the displaced wildlife habitat issue that remained <br />outstanding as per previous citizen petition. Councilmember <br />Ihlan also addressed whether the City needed to institute its own <br />criteria above statutory environmental criteria to be more <br />responsive to citizen concerns. <br />Mr. Paschke noted that staff had sought additional information, <br />review and comment from the Department of Natural Resources <br />(DNR) related to this project, but the DNR had responded that <br />the project site was non jurisdictional wetland and declined <br />comment. Mr. Paschke further noted that the City's existing <br />ordinance related to wetlands and stormwater regulation was <br />therefore the sole jurisdictional reference. <br />Councilmember Ihlan recommended that this project serve as a <br />learning experience as it relates to environmental issues; and that <br />staff pursue more wide-spread notification of concerned citizens <br />outside the 350' notification area, so there would be less <br />frustration expressed by the public regarding their lack of <br />involvement in the process. <br />Councilmember Kough reiterated his support of the project, <br />noting the additional tax monies and enhancement of the area. <br />Councilmember Schroeder spoke in support of the project, <br />noting that expressed environmental concerns had been <br />addressed by staff, and that the project would be monitored <br />during its construction phases. <br />Mayor Klausing noted his proximity to this neighborhood; and <br />his viewpoint from a City Council standpoint in the validity of <br />the project and the additional controls available to the City for <br />the project's development through a PUD, rather than what <br />would be available for construction of single-family homes on <br />the site requiring only a Building Permit, and the additional land <br />obtained for park expansion through the park dedication. Mayor <br />Klausing referenced Exhibits F and G of the Development <br />Agreement related to tree inventory and preservation and <br />landscaping plans respectively, and the advantages gained by the <br />