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10 <br /> If there is consensus, what are the mechanics of coordinating the groups to conduct the study? <br /> Should staff be put in charge? <br /> Ms. Rich asked again about the intended outcomes of the EIS and the group identified possibilities. <br /> Brainstormed Outcomes of the EIS <br /> The group brainstormed the following outcomes of the EIS: <br /> - Delineation of headwater preserve, wetlands and streams <br /> - Firming up the lines <br /> - Provide environmental information for future development <br /> o To take the cost off of the future developers of the site, especially given the goal of <br /> affordable housing <br /> - Informs public education process <br /> - Informs ownership decisions of the preserved property <br /> - Identify the most appropriate location for a school site <br /> - Feasible options for connectivity <br /> o Mr. Benedict highlighted the connection between the environmental impact study <br /> and the connectivity plan, given the interest to connect the 104 acres and <br /> determine the best place to cross or go around an environmental area. He <br /> expressed concern the EIS does not result in an environmental block that frustrates <br /> the goal of connectivity for the property. <br /> Relating to the EIS, Ms. Rich challenged the group to specify: (1) who is paying for the study; (2) <br /> who is choosing the company; (3) whether it is staff driven; and (4) how does that lead into the <br /> overall MOU/governance document. <br /> Ms. Chotas summarized the group did have general agreement about the need for the EIS, noting <br /> that the group has unresolved questions about the mechanics of that study. She also echoed that <br /> the group anticipates that it will take a year or more to develop and finalize the master MOU <br /> document. <br /> Ms. Rich questioned whether it would really take a year or more to develop the document? It <br /> seems more straightforward than that to understand what partnership is. <br /> Ms. Hemminger suggested having the attorneys and staff together decide how to move forward <br /> on the EIS and next steps for the overall MOU as well. <br /> Greene Tract Facilitated Discussion Minutes, December 2019, Page 10 <br />