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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD JULY 22, 1985. PAGE 2 i852 STANLEY GREGORY 1410 SBORLINE DR. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCE Mr. Greg Kopischke of Westwood Planning & Engineering Co. was present to represent Stanley Gregory. City Administrator Bernhardson explained the issues of the applicants' request to alter wetlands for decorative and wildlife ponds which would require a conditional use permit and a variance. Bernhardson stated the main considerations are establishing a baseline of monitoring concepts, remedial securities for future problems, use of spoils, and the environmental compatibility of skimmers etc. Zoning Administrator Mabusth reviewed the proposed plan with the Council. Mabusth stated that the DNR approves of the wildlife pond but has agreed to grant a permit subject to approval by the City of Orono. Mabusth stated that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and Corp of Engineers have also approved this plan. Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the wildlife pond as a test case to be monitored for an undertimed period of time. Councilmember Adams indicated his concerns for the type of corrective action to be taken if problems arise. Adams stated that definite monitoring and securities should be required. Councilmember Frahm suggested a moritorium on future ponds until the impact results are determined. Frahm also suggested that before undergoing this project, a base testing period of approximately one year should be done in order to have something to compare with future monitoring. Regaiding the use of spoils, Zoning Administrator Mabusth stated that Dr. Hanson, of the FWBI, recommends using it for fertilizer. Greg Kopischke stated that they needed to determine what are reasonable standards for a monitoring plan and possible remedies. Councilmember Grabek stated that the landowner should have a definite plan for testing and securing the project if changes must be made and the costs should be incurred by the applicant. Zoning Administrator Mabusth reiterated the need for a base testing period because there are not enough facts regarding the present status of the water quality as it leaves wetland for main lake.