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developed with sled and ski runs. The borrow plan involves property to the north of the landfill and includes an east borroW plan and a west borrow plan. The east borrow plan consists of 4 phases; the west borrow plan consists of 1 phase and a 200' setback from adjacent property would be maintained. The borrow plan includes restoration. Drainage for the east borrow plan would be to the east and in the west, it would he to the natural flow area that exists in that portion of the site. With regard to the City's criteria for evaluating conditional use permits: the traffic volume should decrease with the proposed project; there exists a number of mining operatiOnS in the city but Waste Management's includes a restoration plan; the draft Environmental Impact Statement prepared by Metro Council did not identify any unduly dangerous or detrimental conditions as part of the project; the recreational area will potentially effect use and enjoyment of the area; the installation of a gas system will solve ocoassional odor problems; any recreational development within a city does provide conditions that are harmonious with comprehensive plans; the project will not change the character or appearance of the area and the environmental improvements associated with the project should be an improvement to the area; the facility is currently served adequately by public services, will cause no additional demands on the city and will provide for the extension of the east/west corridor the city desires; the project will not creata need for additional services at public cost; the project will generate tax base and revenue for the city; traffic volume will reduce; noise, glare, fumes and smoke have not been a problem and are not expected to be a problem; there have been some odor problems in the past at the facility that were addressed immediately and future odor problems are not expected because of the installation of a gas recovery system. Mr. Sivick stated that Waste Management feels the project meets the conditions set forth in P. amsey's conditional use permit regulations and that the project will be a benefit to Ramsey. Chairman Zimmerman inquired as to how much the height of the'landfill hill will increase with the vertical expansion. Mr. Siviok - Replied that the total elevation of the landfill will be 1020 feet. Mr. Otter - Stated that the 1020' elevation will not affect airport considerations in the ~ -'- Mr. Slv_~m Explained that origznal!y, an elevation of 1026' was proposed and that has been reduced by 6 feet. The vertical expansion project includes a h;~h!y engineered ceo system. That system includes two barrier barrier layers :hat prevemt ~n__l~.~cn of water into the landfill. The primary layer will be a synthetic material which is extremely impervious. The seoondary layer is underneath the primary layer and consists of imoacted lime sludge and clay to provide additional protection in case there are leaks in the prima-~Q.' layer and to=sozl. The cap system itself will include a very highly engineered drainage plan that will have a series s==.~S cn the site located perpendicular to the downward f!~' of water. Mr. Otter - Stated that Waste ¥~nagement prepare a certificate of need as Dart cf the process for expansion. Me:to Council predicts a need for Planning & Zoning Go---r. ission Public Eearing/Sep~ember 14, 1988 Page 2 of 7