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of Y ~~ MEM~RANDUNi TO: Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager FROM: Rebecca Haug, Environmental Administrator DATE: July 7, 2010 SUBJECT: CU 10-15 -IUP for Wapiti Park During the July 7, 2010 Site Plan review meeting, the IUP for Wapiti Park was discussed. Staff was asked if there are any concerns associated with the site. The Environmental Division has identified concerns with the amount of solid waste that is typically found in the burn pits at the Park. It is illegal in the State of Minnesota to burn solid waste. Please emphasis this to the park owners. Also, the septic system for the Park should be tested to determine if it is in compliance for the number of sites the Park is permitted to have and that there are not any pipes directly discharging to the river or on the grounds of the Park from the trailers. The Elk River Watershed does river clean-ups and has identified this area as a concern due to the amount of solid waste and various other items being deposited in the river. The Watershed bears the burden of paying to properly dispose of these materials. Staff would be willing to work with the Park owners on providing educational materials on proper solid waste management and rules of burning to its visitors and information about services available through local haulers. Basically, the Park needs to make sure that it has sufficient dumpster and recycling services for its visitors. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Please let me know if you have any questions.