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project does not require the preparation of an environmental impact statement in their opinion. Councilmember Haas Steffen noted that the DNR says it does not require the preparation of an EIS, however, there are a number of questions that the MPCA and the EPA are asking. Mr. Jankowski responded that the questions of the MPCA are about volume and quantities and we are getting actual numbers now. Discussion ensued relating to ponding. Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired if it will cost the City more money to which Mr. Jankowski replied yes it will, as we would have to buy an area for the ponding. He added that there will be a pipe put to the wetland so it will not be as costly. He described why the ponding is necessary. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution #99-02-038 declaring Finding of "No Need" for an Environmental Impact Statement based upon the review of the Environmental Assessment prepared for SP 0206-50 (T.H. #47), SP 199-010-03 (T.H. #47) and SP 199-104-05 (Sunwood Drive). Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Zimmerman, Anderson and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Case#8: Feasibility Study for a Nine-Hole Golf Course as Part of Commercial/Industrial Development at the Waste Management Site Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that as part of the discussion relative to the Capital Improvements Plan, there was talk of purchasing the 160 acres previously owned by Waste Management for commercial/industrial. One comment was that a nine-hole golf course could be part of that, knowing that there's a fair amount of wetland and trees giving problems to some development. There is also existing parkland. The Park and Recreation Commission was asked their opinion about a golf course and they were in full support of it. Staff feels that a feasibility report could be ordered to see how a golf course would integrate with the proposed commercial/industrial development project. It would address a number of things such as location of the holes, buildings, parking lots, etc., and how it would work best with the park land, the cost, personnel, revenue versus expenses, etc. It would address what extent the City would be involved in the operation of the course also. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired how much of the 160 acres would be golf course to which Mr. Boos replied that the feasibility study would respond to that. He added that a portion of the 160 acres is prohibited for commercial development. Councilmember Hendriksen asked how much is not developable on the northern part. City Council/February 9, 1999 Page 11 of 13