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raising their prices so high that they are the only haulers that can afford <br />to dump there. Another problem arising from prolonging operations at the <br />landfill beyond 1990 and the subsequent denial of funding for improvements <br />at Gateway because of continued operations at the landfill could take <br />Gateway and AVTI out of consideration for State lundin§ for an expanded <br />avionics program. Mr. Ippel stated that if the vertical expansion is <br />approved, he recommendeds that the additional revenue generated by the <br />expansion be used towards land acquisition for clear zones around the <br />airport. <br /> Mr. Otto - Noted that the landfill elevation proposed with vertical <br /> expansion is 1020 feet; the airport protected airspace in the vicinity of <br /> the landfill is 1020 feet; any equipment on top of the landfill like tow <br /> rope supportS, lights, etc., would penetrate the protected airspace. <br /> Mr. Otter - Stated that issues raised by Mr. Ippel were addressed earlier <br /> in this evening's presentation; in addition, if Site P becomes a reality, <br /> it could knock out the airport. The plans for the existing landfill are <br /> proposed to be an improvement and generate revenue for whatever the city <br /> wants to do in the future. Regarding whether or not vertical expansion is <br /> necessary, increasing the slopes with dirt would only result in the slopes <br /> settling again as dirt is heavier than refuse; increasing the slopes with <br /> refuse would enhance the runoff capability of the slopes in the event there <br /> is a failure in the cap. Mr. Otter stated that the site cannot be properly <br /> closed by 1990 nor does he feel there is the potential for the airport to <br /> develop by 1990. <br /> Mr. Ippel - Stated that the letters received indicate that as long as the <br /> bird attractant problem exists, funding agencies will take a hard line on <br /> approving funds for Gateway. Based on the fact that no unprocessed waste <br /> may be landfilled after 1990, providing a certificate of need to that point <br /> is within the realm of appropriate. <br /> John Heinen - Stated that he disapproves of the opinions of a man who was <br /> part of a small group that wanted.an unwanted company in Ramsey. Mr. <br /> Eeinen stated that Waste Management should have the time they need to <br /> complete the site properly. Ramsey can help get rid of waste for the next <br /> 4-5 years and then have a nice recreational area; that he doesn't wish for <br /> Waste ¥~nagement to leave the site like it is and walk away. <br /> Earold Zupon - Stated that he would much rather have a skiing area rather <br /> than an airport. <br /> ~ ' walking <br /> Virgil Barnes - 5415 151st Avenue - Stated that Waste ..anagement s <br /> away if the do not get vertical expansion is not a question because they <br /> mad% assurances that the landfill will be capped properly. Mr. Barnes <br /> stated that he is concerned with the aviation program and the two year time <br /> ~-~ is very important. The Economic Development Company is trying to <br /> attract clean industry to Ramsey; there is not a cleaner industry than <br /> educaticn/schoo!s and the avionics program wonld be an asset to Ramsey. <br /> <br /> Mike M:Clurken - 15~55 Juniper 5idge Drive - Inquired as to specifically <br /> what material :he polymer layer consists cf and if :hat material has ever <br /> Planning & Zoning Commission Public Bearing/September 14, 1988 <br /> <br />Page 5 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />