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LRRWMO Meeting Minutes October 19, 1988 Page 2 the applications, even if the response is "No Comment ", Barr Engineering's lawyer reportedly advised that their engineering consultants do not make direct comments to the DNR on behalf of the WMO, but that the WMO Commissions themselves comment on the perrait applications after considering the en- gineering consultant's recommendations, if any. Should the situation arise whereby the Commission is unable to meet and make comment prior to comment deadlines, Mr. Skallman stated that it is possible to get an extension for comments. Motion was made by Mr. Weaver, seconded by Mr. Raatikka, that the engineering consultant is to review permit applications and make recommenda- tions to this WMO Commission for their consideration and action. Such motion shall alter the motion on page 2 of the Sept. 21, 1988, meeting minutes. All voted yes. Motion carried. Discussion continued with regard to permit application #89 -6145 from the City of Anoka requesting permission to alter an established wetland within the Greenhaven Golf Course. Mr. Skallman pointed out that it is a protected wetland and stated that the project is against their policies. Mr. Raatikka suggested that Anoka could possibly receive approval from the DNR if they create additional wetlands somewhere else. He added that the proposal would enhance the golf course if there was a way to do it. Chairman Schrantz queried whether the golf course is a place for a wetland. Motion was made by Mr. Raatikka, seconded by Chairman Schrantz, that, recognizing the sensitivity of this Commission to the wetlands and knowing the DNR and the State's concern, it is our recommendation that the City of Anoka consider alternatives and provide mitigation or substitute with other wetlands. All voted yes. Motion carried. Mr. Weaver requested that Golf Superintendent Morrie Anderson be allowed to describe the project. The Commission concurred. Mr. Anderson explained that with the renovation and construction of Greenhaven's new clubhouse and parking lot, the existing driving range was lost. Several options were reportedly considered, with the proposed wetland alteration the most feasible in terms of cost efficiency and location. Mr. Anderson reported that the history of the pond was investigated dating back to 1896, and the city found that the pond has been altered three different times already. This information was reportedly provided to the DNR. Mr. Pearson queried whether it would be possible to expand the pond to the size you are filling in here, or is there land on the REA property that could be used to create a wetland. Mr. Skallman stated that it would be preferable to keep a substitute pond close to the area. Mr. Anderson reported that he spoke with DNR's John Stine and found that there is a pos- sibility that the City of Anoka could make another wetland by the Mississippi River on the Cutter property which could qualify as a substitute option.