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Residents tell Lakeville council AUAR omits key wetlands and habitats
Summary
Residents urged Lakeville City Council to pull the Southwest Study Area AUAR from consent, saying it omits the Solberg Waterfowl Production Area and understates wetland and watershed connections; they also asked the city to consult federal wildlife authorities and adopt seasonal work windows to protect species.
At the start of the Dec. 1 meeting, residents urged the Lakeville City Council to reconsider placing the final order for the Southwest Study Area Alternative Urban Area Review (AUAR) on the consent agenda. Beth Lowden, a resident who said she met with the planning commission in August, complained that the AUAR cites 390.3 acres tied to a developer who does not yet own that amount and recommended the city clarify outreach to federal wildlife authorities.
"I would hope that Tina and her team can answer these…
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