05-21-1997 Council Minutes Special Meeting

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Aft SPECIAL ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING • MINUTES FOR MAY 21,1997 Road 6. Morrison responded that the access issue will not change the design of the actual golf course. If access is off of County Road 6, a road will run parallel to a fairway. The existing plan shows access from Spring Hill Road. Jabbour noted this issue will be part of the conditional use permit and does not affect the determination of the need for an EIS. Radio commented that if the Council approved a plan during their CUP /variance review that was substantially different from the current proposal that the EAW process would be repeated. Morrison explained how access from County Road 6 could be achieved noting that it would not affect any wetlands and is along a practice facility on high ground. Jabbour asked again if there were any public comments. Dick Krueger, 1175 Willowbrook Drive, asked if the DNR had reviewed Schoell and Madson's report. Jabbour responded that if the DNR has, they have not communicated so to the City. The DNR asked that the information be submitted to the City. Krueger questioned if the City had the expertise to determine if the DNR concerns had been sufficiently satisfied. He also felt that Schoell and Madson's opinion could be biased since they are hired by the proposers. Jabbour noted the DNR had been asked to assist the City in obtaining information. He did not necessarily • agree that the DNR's idea of cataloging and documenting was parallel with the City's philosophy of preserving. Krueger reiterated that a professional opinion should be made by an unbiased scientist regarding the information provided. Jabbour responded that the City is the final decision - maker. • Morrison noted the developer has been continuously working with the DNR. The DNR had been invited to attend this meeting but they did not feel it was necessary, and they had indicated that an EIS would not be required. Kelley moved, Goetten seconded, to approve the completed EAW and that an EIS is not required for this project. Discussion continued. Kelley noted that a key word, "not ", was missing from the resolution, quoting from Page 1, "Whereas, the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the Spring Hill Golf Course Project has been reviewed by the City Council of the City of Orono to determine whether an Environmental Impact Statement is required for the Project ". Flint asked if Kelley was proposing to adopt this resolution. Kelley agreed. Radio suggested a motion to adopt the proposed Record of Decision with the attached findings, conclusions and determinations. 3