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RESOLUTION NO. 03-120
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WORKSHEET (EAW),
FINDING NO NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT,
AND REQUIRING CERTAIN MITIGATION
FOR LAMPLIGHTER POND FLOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 00-18
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules Part 4410.4300 Sub. 27 requires mandatory preparation of
an EAW for projects affecting wetlands or protected waters; and
WHEREAS, in October, 2000, the City Council approved a contract with WSB and
Associates, Inc. for the Lamplighter Pond Flood Improvement project which included
preparation of an EAW for the project; and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2003, a neighborhood meeting was held to discuss the
proposed project; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2003, an EAW for the Lamplighter Pond Flood Improvement
project which proposed to provide flood relief by lowenng the normal water level and expanding
the storage area of Lamplighter Pond through excavation of the basin and shoreline, and by
installing a supplemental lift station was completed by WSB & Associates, Inc. on behalf of the
City and authorized for publication and distribution by the City Engineer, and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2003, a copy of the EAW was distributed to the City Council at
a study session for their review; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2003, copies of the EAW were distnbuted to all persons and
agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board (EQB) distnbution list and other interested
parties; a copy of the EAW were made available for review at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2003, notice of the availability of the EAW was published in
the EQB Monitor and the thirty (30) day comment penod commenced; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2003, notice of the availability of the EAW was published in
the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor; and
WHEREAS, on August 20, 2003, the Planning Commission of the City of St. Louis Park
considered the EAW and recommended approval of the EAW finding no need for an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and requiring certain mitigation as described in the EAW
on a vote of 5-0 as set forth in the minutes of their meeting; and
WHEREAS, the thirty (30 ) day comment period officially ended on September 3, 2003
and the City of St. Louis Park responded to comments received by that date and will continue to
respond to any additional comments for the project; and
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WHEREAS, on September 15, 2003, during its regular meeting, the City Council
considered the contents of the EAW, written and verbal comments on the EAW, responses to
comments, and findings of fact supporting a negative declaration on the need for an
Environmental Impact Statement and requiring certain mitigation; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Council deems the Environmental Assessment Worksheet to be
complete and adequate;
2. The EAW, the permitting process, and comments received on the EAW have
generated information adequate to determine whether the proposed project has the
potential for significant environmental effects.
3. Areas where the potential for significant environmental effects may have existed
have been identified, and appropriate mitigative measures will be incorporated
into the project design and permits. The Lamplighter Pond Flood Improvement
project is expected to comply with all the City of St. Louis Park standards and
review agency standards.
4. Based on the criteria established in Minnesota R.4410.1700, this project does not
have the potential for significant environmental effects.
5. An Environmental Impact Statement is not required.
6. The St. Louis Park City Council hereby adopts these findings and conclusions as
such.
Revie d or Administration:
Attest:
C ty Clerk `
Adpptedby the City Council September 15, 2003
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