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was held on the wetland buffer issue and whether mitigation of wetland impacts will be required in addition to removal of fill and restoration. Cliff Aichinger stated that a study of the condition of existing wetlands, vegetation database, and greenway corridor elements in the district will be finished this summer. The existence of undisturbed wetland buffers will indicate whether it is feasible to pursue the adoption of stricter city ordinances, or whether other techniques, such as easement or acquisition, will be more practical. The wording of the special provision was revised after some discussion and found agreeable to the applicant and staff. Motion: Jack Frost moved, Roger Lake seconded, to approve Permit 98-21 as amended. The motion was carried. Permit 98-22: Woodhill Office Park -Woodbury Motion: Jack Frost moved, Roger Lake seconded, to approve Permit 98-22, as amended. The motion was carried. Permit 98-23: Transfiguration Church -Oakdale Pat Conrad pointed out a correction to be made to the amount of acreage to be created in the wetland replacement plan. Motion: Paul Ellefson moved, Pam Skinner seconded, to approve Permit 98-23, as amended. The motion was carried. Permit 98-24: Target Store -North St. Paul Motion: Jack Frost moved, Bob Johnson seconded, to approve Permit 98-24. The motion was carried. 5. MA`VD WATER QUALITY SURVEY PRE-TEST DISCUSSION Shanaz Padamsee was present to collect comments from Board members on the pre-test of the survey form that her consulting organization, Environmental Ground, Inc., will use for a MAWD water quality management study. The Board provided numerous comments to Shanaz and asked for clarification of several survey questions. Board input will be used to refine the survey. The Board will receive the second draft for review and comment. 6. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS Phalen Wetland Restoration Fred Rozumalski of Barr Engineering and Mike Kassan, the City of St. Paul's project manager, were present to update the Board on the status of the project. Fred compared Joan Nassauer's master plan with current plans. Three main goals of the original design were: (1) to create an ecological connection between Lake Phalen and the natural amenities that reach to the Mississippi River and the wildlife corridor, (2) to accommodate and treat stormwater if possible, (3) to create a green amenity for the area neighborhoods, and (4) to create an amenity for the neighborhoods to encourage revitalization anal economic growth. Fred explained that since most of the soil is compressed peat, additional soils for grading around the Ames Wetland will be required. Water for the wetland will need to be provided to supplement natural runoff. Current plans are to obtain a DNR permit to pump 1 million gallons a year from shallow wells. This will be the only way to sustain the diversity of the plant species. The large basin will be rough-graded this summer and planted in 1999. The dependability of the water table will be watched during that time. Mike stated that on May 18, a private contractor will begin additional planting on the first phase wetland and provide ongoing maintenance over the next five years. He said the same process will be followed for the Ames Wetland. Once the plant community is established, Mike Kassan expects the City Parks Department to assume low maintenance activities. page 2 May 6, 1998 RWMWD Minutes