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MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20,1997 Gaffron noted that Hennepin County Department of Transportation will be reviewing the EAW and will also address the traffic issues. 8. 9. Gustafson added that the Tamarack and County Road 6 intersection is a safety consideration. There may need to be some safety improvements such as turn lanes. This should be part of the CUP review process. Flint requested that "no impact" be changed because there will be some impact. Braman responded that on page 15, the Conclusion does not say there will be "no" impact but that it is "not significant". Gustafson commented there was no discussion about safety. Moorse suggested wording that would include "no significant increase regarding capacity but the potential need for upgrades and safety improvements". Braman responded that other sections regarding infrastructure would refer to the issues of road quality and safety. Flint pointed out that Question 29 states that no improvements or additional infrastructure will be required off-site. Moorse responded there would be changes in the response. Braman noted that soil borings will be done to study the structural integrity of Spring Hill Road. Water quality - wetlands. Moorse questioned changes that could happen to the wetlands. He felt the applicant had responded adequately, and the agencies reviewing the EAW will have enough information provided in the EAW. Water quality - use of pesticides. Moorse suggested the Pest Management Plan be included in the EAW but questioned how much detail was neccssar>'. Braman commented the reviewing agencies would understand the Integrated Pest Management practices and would not need further description. This plan describes the process of when chemicals are applied. Since the EAW is also »o put the public on notice, it might be beneficial to include a brief description of Pest Management practices. Goetten questioned how citizens w ould get a copy of the EAW. Gaffron responded that the project proposers would be providing numerous copies to the City and libraries. Citizens could check out a copy from the City offices for a short period of time. Flint suggested that Long Lake water quality information be added. Braman responded that the Sum.nary describes water as it currently hits the site and as it is projected to leave the site. Flint added that since 1992 the water quality has been substantially improved and the