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Page 2 - Application for Conditional Use Permit - <br />Big Island Veterans ^amp <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 campers, <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 objective.;- <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 new intended uses. <br />It is requested that a conditional use permit that can be 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 />wc'�S� <br />K ith Aakre <br />Secretary <br />Big Island Board of Governors <br />