Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 01/08/2015

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Staff recommends that this area be guided 'Closed Landfill'. Future Land Use Considerations Use of State Issued Bonds for Financing. The site was purchased using State bonds. The existing bonds restrict the use of the site for 'public' use, further defined within the bond issuance documents. Retention of Soil Rights. The MPCA desires to retain this portion of the site for remediation purposes, most notable the retention of soil rights if needed to protect the waste footprint. Groundwater Area of Concern. Much of the site is also located within an area defined by the MPCA as a Groundwater Area of Concern. While there are no immediate risks to public health, the existence of the closed landfill warrants continued groundwater monitoring. If any of the portions outside of the waste footprint were to be developed, it is anticipated that the site would be serviced by the municipal water supply rather than a private well. It is further noted that there are other areas in the vicinity that have developed while being located in the Ground Water Area of Concern. Before adopting the proposed land use plan, Staff requests policy direction on the future use of the area south of the landfill footprint. As previously noted, the Statute gives the MPCA broad discretion in developing a land use plan for the site. If the City desires to modify the proposed land use plan, said modification would require approval of the MPCA or the City would need to seek special legislation Funding Source: This case is being handled as part of normal Staff duties. Recommendation: This case is for presentation only. At this time, there is no official Staff recommendation. Staff would request that the Landfill Land Use Plan be allowed to be implemented as part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update, rather than a separate Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Action: No official action is being requested at this time. Staff requests feedback on a work plan for implementation of the land use plan. In addition, Staff requests feedback on the policy question regarding land use on certain areas outside of the landfill footprint. Attachments Closed Landfill Land Use Plan Conflicting Areas Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Patrick Brama Patrick Brama 01/02/2015 08:39 AM Chris Anderson Chris Anderson 01/02/2015 08:46 AM Tim Gladhill (Originator) Tim Gladhill 01/02/2015 08:53 AM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 12/17/2014 01:42 PM Final Approval Date: 01/02/2015