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'TlA ■ •'-. . . : • «i Didministrator <br />jncil <br />use permit <br />:erans Camp. <br />It should be noted» <br />.ngs on the camp <br />illy reduces the <br />iker's cabin has <br />(inaining ten build- <br />( storage buildings* <br />>ne is the former <br />visitors center, <br />j buildings is <br />s duties on April <br />assist the Board <br />id operational <br />74-1958. <br />e removed from the <br />hese materials were <br />! accomplished this <br />the Camp is a May <br />..g. Due to the <br />.quests the assist— <br />:oval of our compli” <br />The focus on day <br />natically reduces our <br />accessible cabins <br />positive turn with <br />dition, VFW and <br />t mail fund raising <br />mm <br />'U' '* V <br />A <br />r-: \ .m <br />■n <br />; V i • <br />•’.r.fe'-’us <br />‘■i <br />mmim <br />m: <br />m <br />■km■m-■<.1mm I0 <br />0 ■ /.V <br />ii <br />. .j».» ’1 ' • <br />1.. . - ;.••- '•• :o’^ V i. <br />msmrn <br />Page 2 • Application for Conditional Use Permit Big Island Veterans Camp <br />- Our 1987 efforts included over 5,700 man-hours of cleanup activities <br />with a great deal of volunteer support from the U.S. Army Reserve, <br />Veterans and the Boy Scouts. <br />A dialogue has been established and is continuing with the Suburban <br />Hennepin County Park District Board and staff. While no specific <br />joint-use opportunities or agreements have been identified, we feel <br />that our discussions have been frank and useful to both parties. <br />The Hennepin County Sheriff Water Patrol has been approached con­ <br />cerning the proposed siting of a private medical evacuation helipad <br />on the Island. Lt. Petersen, of the Water Patrol, advised that the <br />establishment of the helipad would be fully supported by his depart­ <br />ment. In addition to providing emergency evacuation for can^>ers, <br />the helipad could also serve the emergency needs of the entire lower <br />lake boating area. <br />In light of the above changes and activities, the Board feels that a <br />significant leap forward has been made in alleviating Orono staff. <br />Council and Planning Commission concerns. Our hope is that Orono and <br />the Board can move forward in a cooperative fashion to achieve the <br />following objectives; <br />- Granting of a conditional use permit to allow completion of cleanup <br />and renovation of facilities for opening. <br />— Inspection and approval of the Camp for opening of day camping by <br />owner-veterans and their families. <br />- Approval of the Camp for overnight tent camping. <br />- Re-evaluation of the remaining buildings on the Island in light of <br />their now intended uses. <br />It is requested that a conditional use permit that can bo activated by <br />staff inspection and approval be granted. This approach will ensure <br />compliance while reducing the loss of Camp operational time during the <br />summer season. <br />If any questions or issues arise concerning this request, please contact <br />Mr. Alan Wisdorf at 890-4180 or Mr. Keith Aakre at 939-2441. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kfeith Aakre <br />Secretary <br />Big Island Board of Governors