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Mr. Gerald Zimmerman, Page 2 September 14, 1988 Chairman Regarding the ski hill proposal, primary concerns are related to support structures and appurtenances, use, hours of operation and detailed site characteristics. The plan as currently presented for the ski hill may be more appropriately approved in concept and more thoroughly addressed in site plan review. The attached letters from Anoka County and MPCA indicate their concerns. Obviously, the major concerns arise as a result of the application to vertically expand the landfill. Our conversation with Wayne Nelson, Metropolitan Council, indicates that the tentative schedule for the EIS on the vertical expansion is that the Council will hold a public hearing on September 26. After comments on the draft, the final EIS will be released sometime in October. No determination has been made as to the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement thus incomplete information is available to determine whether or not the proposed use is detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the community. Our conversation with MPCA's Wayne Sappiro indicates that WF2~I is to submit a Response Action Plan to MPCA. The Detailed Work Plan for cleanup of the existing landfill must be submitted to MPCA by October 10, 1988. The work plan must address cleanup response independently of whether the expansion is approved. In other words, WPL~I is charged with cleanup and remedial work even though a vertical expansion would not be approved. If at some time the expansion is approved, a revised work plan would need to be submitted addressing the cleanup co~ined with an expansion. A major land use compatibility issue arises with respect to the landfill's proximity ~o the existing airport. State and federal regulations prohibit siting landfills within 5000' of an airport serving pistcn type aircraft. The attached FAA Order 5200.5 outlines FkA's position with respect to the owners/potential owner's responsibilities. Also at~ached are supporting documents indicating the City's position with respect to the landfill/airport issue. The City is faced with an opportunity with AVTI's planned expansion of aviation programs which could be negated by a vertical expansion which would excee~ 2-3 years. That opportunity, in part, is dependent on an improved airport. FAA has indicated to the City that they would not participate wi~h funding until such time that landfill operaticns cease.