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Mr. McGee stated that he did speak with Ms. Kuechle regarding the transition issues. <br /> <br />Deb Kuechle, 15325 Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that from what she <br />understands is that there will be a berm behind her home and that she wouldn't be able to see <br />much of anything except for the roof. The developer has also indicated that they will be <br />installing several trees along the berm. <br /> <br />Mr. McGee stated that they will be meeting the requirements of the City and then some and they <br />will be making a landscape plan to terrace the berm somewhat. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if they had resolved the 16-unit issue. <br /> <br />Principal City Engineer Olson replied that the developer was not proposing those units at this <br />time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he would like to see the entire development at once. <br /> <br />Mr. McGee presented a color rendering of the 16-unit buildings explaining that they will have an <br />underground parking garage and contain an elevator and each will be handicap accessible. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak stated that she was very excited, but wants to make sure that they <br />construct the units as they are proposed. <br /> <br />Mr. McGee presented a colored rendering of the proposed club house that will include an indoor <br />swimming pool. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he was glad to see what they are proposing because he feels that there <br />is a real need for that type of development in the City. <br /> <br />Principal Planner Trudgeon reviewed the options before the Council regarding the EAW. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec requested that Mr. Raatikka summarize his EAW report. <br /> <br />Pete Raatikka, Hakanson Anderson, explained that he spoke to some experts regarding the <br />Blandings turtles in putting together his report. In his report he addressed the general site <br />information. He explained that the site includes a pastured area, and two small wetlands on the <br />site, which are both less than 4/10ths of an acre. The type of vegetation surrounding those <br />wetlands are canary grass, which is not conducive to Blandings turtle habitat. If by chance they <br />were to find a Blandings turtle on the site they would follow the DNR guidelines. The wetlands <br />will not be destroyed as part of the development, in fact they will be adding sediment ponds. <br />They will be planting additional trees throughout the site. The wetland where the trunk sewer <br />will be constructed will be brought back to its original condition. The wildlife in the area is <br />adaptable to urban development. The water quality will be improved by adding two sediment <br /> <br />City Council/October 22, 2002 <br /> Page 31 of 37 <br /> <br /> <br />