11-20-1995 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES OF THE ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 20, 1995 • ( #4 - #2085 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Continued) Killien presented some history on the property. The DNR has conducted clean up of all the contaminated soils from the service station and marina. Observation wells were installed, which will be monitored in 30 days. The DNR should know in 90 days what effect has been had on the ground water or, the upper level. Another set of tanks were recently discovered and removed. Small amount of soil was on the tanks but no contaminated soil was left. This area was backfilled. Lead and asbestos testing was conducted on the building prior to demolition. Killien said the last parcel should close before the end of the year, and the building should come down within 90 days. He also reported that wetland delineation of the area where the trail will be confirmed this is only a ditch area. The plans have been submitted to the MCWD, the LMCD, and the DNR Waters Division. Gaff-on asked if the cyclone fence would be removed and guard rails installed between the path and road for protection. Linnell said they had observed the area earlier and were considering curb and gutter between the road and path, which he said would perform the same as a boardwalk. Peterson asked how far back this would occur. Linnell said there was one stretch where the lake came close to the edge and then separated for the pathway which was a high risk area. • Peterson said the public has been kept informed about the plan and asked for any concerns from those in attendance. U Dick Engebretson, along with his wife Jean, 1180 Tonkawa, were present. Engebretson asked if there would be a stop sign at the exit of the access to keep cars from rolling out onto Tonkawa without stopping and was told there would be. He further inquired if the residents would be notified if the monitoring wells indicated further contamination. He was told the DNR was working with the MPCA and would notify the residents if any problems were found. Engebretson asked how big the access was in scale to that of North Arm public access. He was informed that there is parking for 65 car /trailers at North Arm, and there would be parking for 80 car /trailers at this location. Killien noted that this access provided a better layout and traffic flow. He noted that the DNR is working with Hennepin County on redesigning North Arm. It is the DNR's intent to fix the fishing and shore area, paint the no parking areas, adda raised island in the lot, and create buffer strips to deal with stormwater. Engebretson asked whether DNR plans to repair the Boy Scout bridge. Peterson said this has not been before the Lake Use Committee. Killien said this was not part of the DNR plan. E3