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7:00 P.M., Tuesday, January 19, 1993
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting 93-02
Special Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 6:03 P.M. by Acting Mayor Juker.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL:
Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Arrived at 6:05 P.M.
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Acting Mayor Present
George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present
Joseph A. Zappa, Councilmember Present
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Zappa moved to aoorove the Agenda as amended:
G1. Burlington Northern Trail Fencing
G2. Hazelwood Avenue
G3. Hydrant Charge
Seconded by Acting Mayor Juker Ayes - all
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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a. Acting Mayor Juker convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding
a proposal by Dennis Gonyea of the Gonyea Corporation to develop lots
for 131 homes in an area east of McKnight Road, south of Nebraska Avenue
and Sterling Street and north of the railroad tracks.
b. Acting Manager Maglich presented the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Olson presented the specifics of the
report.
d. Gregg Downing, Environmental Quality Board, explained what an
_ environmental assessment worksheet and environmental impact statement
consists of.
e. Commissioner Rossbach presented the Planning Commission recommendation.
Mayor Bastian called for a recess at 7:55 P.M.
Mayor Bastian reconvened the meeting at 8:05 P.M.
f. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or
opponents. The following persons were heard:
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Mike Gair, Planning Consultant representing Gonyea Development
Ronald Peterson, Peterson Environmental Consulting Co., spoke on
behalf of the proposal.
Dennis Gonyea, the developer, spoke on behalf of the proposal.
Joyce Moran, 1472 Myrtle Court, speaking for a citizens group,
requested an Environmental Impact Statement.
Vicki Peters, 1480 Myrtle Court
Lynda Higgins, 1552 Lakewood
Scott Peters, 1480 Myrtle Court
Jim Myrtle, 1568 Myrtle Court (re ground water)
Rob Peterson, 1574 Lakewood Drive (re open space)
Scott Tankenoff, Partner in Hillcrest Development Co., owner of
property
Mayor Bastian moved to suspend the Rules of Procedure and proceed with the meeting
until completion of the Agenda.
Seconded by Councilmember Zappa Ayes - all
Carolyn Peterson, 1999 Jackson
Doug Olson, St. Paul Sierra Club
Gary Tankenoff, Hillcrest Development Co., owner of the property
Lucy Paschke, 1772 McKnight Road
Ron Williams, St. Paul Sierra Club
Mary Kory, 2314 Nebraska
Dennis Gonyea, Gonyea Corporation, stated that if an Environmental
Impact Statement is ordered, he feels the project can not go ahead.
Mike Gair, representing Mr. Gonyea
g. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing.
EIS Determination
h. Councilmember Zappa moved to adopt the staff recommendation and not
require an Environmental Impact Statement because. based on the Januarv
14. 1992 staff report and the Citv's letters responding to those who
commented on the EAW. the pro.iect does not have the potential for
significant environmental effects.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker
i. Councilmember Carlson moved to table this item and the balance of the
Agenda until the Januarv 25. 1993 meeting.
Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all
I. ADJOURNMENT
11:37 P.M. ~
Lu lle E. Aurelius, Cityc,iClerk
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