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there is a small area of tree cover. Tree preservation is not as critical at this stage because the first couple phases are in an area without any tree cover. The tree inventory will be done during future phases of the development. There is a small naturalized area that cut into the cropland area. There are no significant areas of ecological importance. Staff is supportive of the Landscape Plan for Riverstone Addition with additions on how the berm will be vegetated. The berm will be part of phase one (First Addition) of the development. Vice Chair Valentine stated that would be an exciting place to live. Board Member Anderson asked if there are sidewalks along the berm. City Planner Anderson stated there would be no sidewalks along the berm. There are walking trails and sidewalks within the development. There will be a "private" park that will be accessible to the general public. There is a plan for a turfed open space. Board Member Anderson noted it would be nice to have signage indicating the plantings in the natural area. The berm will be a barrier to the railroad tracks and would have natural growth and not be mowed. Board Member Covart asked about the vision clearance triangle. City Planner Anderson explained and made a handwritten drawing to explain it to the Board. Adjustments may need to be made to plantings in the field to keep the vision clearance triangle clear. Motion by Board Member Anderson and seconded by Chairperson Hiatt to recommend approval of the proposed landscape plan for Riverstone Addition, contingent upon compliance of the Staff Review Letter. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Vice Chair Valentine, Board Member Anderson, Hiatt, Bernard, and Covart. Voting No: None. Absent: Chairperson Stodola and Board Member Trossen. 5.03: Recommend Revisions to the Draft Master Plan Amendment — Mississippi West Regional Park City Planner Anderson reviewed the purpose of this case is to provide a recommendation to Ramsey City Council on the Draft Master Plan Amendment for Mississippi West Regional Park. The City is looking at extending Riverdale Drive to Ramsey Blvd this year. In order to do this some land is needed. A frontage road system will be constructed along Highway 10. The County has prepared a Master Plan Amendment that needs to be reviewed by the Metropolitan Council. The shoreline has had some serious erosion issues and should be included in the Master Plan comments. Staff does not want to lose sight of the shoreline inventory that was recently completed. Staff is requesting comments be included regarding the shoreline inventory along the Mississippi River and bank stabilization. Motion by Board Member Bernard and seconded by Board Member Covart to recommend incorporation of findings from the Mississippi Shoreline Inventory in the comments submitted. Environmental Policy Board / April 17, 2017 Page 3 of 5