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. w <br /> � <br /> L1N1VfiKSITI' Cl� MINN�SUTA � ��/�, r � <br /> ��.t�nS10 :� .-. <br /> n 4n � L: <br /> February 6, 149R <br /> nakotH T�� �rad Bressler,City ofOrono <br /> Copnty FR: Jcrcmy Geske,Extensi�n Educator, Livestock Syste <br /> DAl(OtA COUNTY CXTGNBiON 6 <br /> CONSERVATIpN CENTER <br /> R$: Jon & Meg Pendletott's request to keap 1 horse... <br /> 41(Ml•22O Sirc�t �1'., <br /> �"''` �"� CC: Jon c�c Me Pendleton <br /> I�arntin�lim.MN SSq.>.�•y5ic) g <br /> oHONG The Pendteton's wish to keep one horse,f�r approximAtely six m�nths of thc year, on <br /> <<'�'��'`��'������ their property. The total arrtuunt of manure produCtion from �ne for half a year is <br /> �oo relatively minor. t have reeommended a few management practices that sho�ld ensure <br /> �6�2�K`��-7�qy that the manure will not be a pollut�on problem. <br /> FAX <br /> cc�I2�a�.3_xtx�2 •:• When building the two lots where the horse will be kept,fallow city(and/ar counry) <br /> wee reyuired/recommended se;backs from shoreland and septic system. <br /> hqp:l/www.eztenslor�.umn,ea�i s' 7'hree arcas of conccrn were the lakeshore,the septic system and the small creek <br /> �tlakote/ lhr�t cuts across the property and empties intc�the lake. The creek is hasically <br /> e.MA,� nnly�a concern during spring run-off f�on, snowmett. Since the horse wi11 not be <br /> tlekote@exlpnNOn.umn.edu kept on the property over winter,this shouldn't be a problem. <br /> ❖ Alaintain a vegetation cover on the horse lots if possible. <br /> Y Meg& Jon ttave expressed their wil)ingness to provide su��lemental forage <br /> (hay)to reduce grazing pressure on the lots. I would be happy to inspect the site <br /> at the end of the first summer to evaluate the vegetative cover. <br /> Y If ttic lots becorne devoid of vesetation,there are twp things I would recommend: <br /> ■ It w�uld be very easy to design a cleati water diversipn that would l:e8p nin- <br /> of�'from flowing over the lots. <br /> ■ Set up a mAnure composting pile. <br /> ]f it is deemed that a compost�ile is necessary;I �vould be happy to�vork with the <br /> Pendleton's to desifin a systcm for them, Compost pilcs quickiy and efliciently convert <br /> rnanure into organic mattcr that can readily be used as fertilizer for gardens or fietds,snd <br /> they �re relatively odorless. We cnn design a system that is not in t��e palh of run-of�',and <br /> by putting a fence around it,we can keep the area aesthetically pleasing. We've talked <br /> about this,and they are more than willing to do whatever is necessary. 1 can provide <br /> details on how often the lot nceds to be cleaned,the c�mpost pile emptied,etc. <br /> I would also like to add that Jon Bc Meg give me ev�ry indication that they are not only . <br /> willing to, but a1so.Yant ta manaqe their horse in a way that is healthy for the horse and <br /> safe for tfie environment. They have made connections with a vetcrinarian,otl�er h�rse <br /> owners,tln'tversity nf Minnesots Extension staff and other�rofessionals to assist them as <br /> ihey care for this horse. They clearly 1�ave the resourees and the desire to do things right, <br /> and 1 see no rcason to deriy ttteir request. <br /> Jon R Mes may cal!on me to pruvide inforn�ation or nssistan�c in these areas, lf you <br /> have any questions,l can be rcac}�ed at(612}891-7704. <br /> U,�lrr,ai<<•�,/'Ati,��,�>.er,rct. U.S, I.�c��art,rrcvN�f'A�rirwft�rre', auel Alrrrursr�ts.t Gt,rurlic•.c f'uapr�rr�tiN,k <br />