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Ron Moorse, City Administrator / Mike Gaffron, Sr. Planning Coordinator
City of Orono, P. O. Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323
Dear Mr. Moorse / Mr. Gaffron:
The purpose of this letter is to obtain information regarding the impact of the Spring Hill
Golf Course development; specifically as regards water quantity/quality issues in the
surrounding area. At a recent neighborhood gathering, concern was voiced about the
amount of water such a golf development would use. This golf course and the County
Road 6 environs are apparently in the area of the Hinkley Aquifer - - the water source
which would be "mined" by the golf course to obtain the vast quantities of water needed
by such an operation.
I would appreciate that you provide a summary as to what water evaluation procedures
were done, the date(s) of such studies, who conducted the evaluation(name and address
of hydrologist or company), who /what entity funded these evaluations, and the results
- - specifically as relates to area properties that are dependent on wells for water needs.
Also - what is the City of Orono's plan should the golf course impact water quantity/
quality for area citizens? Will the City or Spring Hill (or both) be responsible for the
costs associated with any impairment?
One of the neighbors had previously made inquiry regarding the impact of this project on
water issues, but received no response. I have thus enclosed a self-addressed, stamped
envelope to facilitate receipt of this information. I am hoping that this could be provided
within four (4) weeks.
Thank you in advance for your response; I appreciate your time and courtesies.
Sincerely,
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Attorney at Law, Minnesota Attorney Registration # 131672
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action date: 12-5-97
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December 5, 1997
LaRae L. Bradley
250 Hollander Road
Wayzata, MN 55391
Re: Request for water quality/quantity analysis information re: Spring Hill Golf Club
Dear Ms. Bradley:
Thank you for your inquiry of November 5. I apologize for taking an entire month to get back to
you.
The potential surface and groundwater impacts of the Spring Hill Golf Course were reviewed in
some detail as you will note from the tabbed sections of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet
(enclosed). The evaluation of impacts was conducted primarily by Schoell & Madson, Inc., the
engineering consultant hired by Spring Hill. Their work was reviewed by the City's consulting
engineers,Bonestroo &Associates, Inc. All City costs incurred as a result of the Spring Hill Golf
Club project,including our EAW review costs as well as costs associated with review of the variance
and CUP applications, have been billed back to the developer as is the City's standard practice.
The result of the studies was that no significant impacts to water qua.lity or quantity are anticipated
based on Spring Hill's construction, use and maintenance of the site under specified conditions.
Those conditions are incorporated as conditions of approval in Resolution #3902 approving the
variances and CUP for the golf course.
The following items are attached in response to your request:
- Complete copy of the Spring Hill Golf Club Environmental Assessment Worksheet
- Resolution#3901,Record of Decision on the Spring Hill EAW with Attachment C
- Schoell&Madson letter of 4-21-97 responding to City request for analysis of well
interference potential
- Resolution#3902 granting variance/CUP approval for the project
In response to your question about the City's 'plan' if the golf course does impact water
quality/quantity, the City will respond to such issues if and when they occur, along with any other
agencies which may have jurisdiction over such issues (i.e. DNR, MPCA, Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District, Minnesota Department of Health, etc.).
Telephone (612) 473-7357 • FAX 473-0510
LaRae L. Bradley
December 5, 1997
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I trust the attached materials will sufficiently answer your questions. If you have additional
questions or specific concerns,please contact me at 473-7357.
Sincerely,
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Michael P. Gaffron
Senior Planning Coordinator
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8 December 1997
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LaRae L. Bradley '
250 Hollander Road
Wayzata, MN 55391
Mike Gaffron
Sr. Planning Coordinator
City of Orono
P. O. Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323 - 0066
Dear Mr. Gaffron:
I received the information you sent regarding the Spring Hill golf development. I
appreciate your response and diligence in providing these materials. Thank you for your
attention to this inquiry.
Sincerely,
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LaRae L. Bradley
Minn. Atty. lic. # 131672
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R. Moorse