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Page Two April 25, 1988 "Except as provided in this subdivision, a metropolitan county may acquire a site and buffer area for a solid waste disposal facility anywhere within the county without complying with local ordinances, if the action is approved by the council as being taken pursuant to the policy plan and development schedule adopted under Section 473.149, Subd. 2e, and the provisions of Section 473.833 ..." The citations refer to the statutory provisions for the landfill siting process in the metropolitan area and to the Metropolitan Council's Solid Waste Management Policy Plan/Development Guide, adopted in 1985. The Development Guide and State Statutes require that Anoka County prepare an Environmental Impact Statement on the three sites in its landfill inventory and, upon completion of the EIS, that the County site selection authority select a site. If Site P were selected, the County would have the authority to develop the site, with Metropolitan Council approval, without regard to the provisions of any City airport zoning ordinance. Also, it should be pointed out that provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 473.806 are designed to ensure the comparative evaluation of sites in county landfill inventories. This statutory provision dictates that, "No county, city, or town land -use control shall permit development which has not been approved by the (Metropolitan) council, nor shall any county, city, or town sanction or approve any subdivision, permit, license, or other authorization which would allow development to occur which has not been approved by the council. The council shall not approve actions which would jeopardize the availability of a site for use as a solid waste facility." Lastly, Table D-1 shows cost estimates and sources of funding for Stage #1 development costs, including $202,500 for relocation of County Road #116 of which $20,250 would be paid with local funds. It is my understanding, from County Engineer Paul Ruud, that the City has been informed that all costs of relocating the highway are to be paid by the City (and grant funds). County staff discussions with the City's consultant, I understand, have confirmed that the term "local funds" refers to City funds. I appreciate this opportunity to comment on the Environmental Information Document. Thank you. C tively sub ' ted, rt m Chairman, Anoka County Board of Commissioners DE:ew Enclosure cc: Anoka County Commissioners ,Xr. Steve Keefe, Chair, Metropolitan Council