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Pdver <br /> <br />13065 0r0n0 Parkway <br />Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> <br />December 13, 2001 <br /> <br />Mr. Douglas Moe <br />Architect Incorporated <br />16684 Yale Street <br />Elk River, Minnesota 55330 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Moe: <br /> <br />You are correct; with state approval the city has hauled snow from the downtown area to the <br />Babcock Park parking lot for the past 17 winters. We feel that this is an excellent site, <br />because of the hard surfaced lot we are able to sweep up the sand/salt residue after the <br />spring melt. <br /> <br />Road salt has become a way of life for Minnesota winters and I am sad to say that some of <br />the chemical finds its way into our waterways whether it is from storm sewer outlets, bridge <br />drains, or from highxvay ditches. <br /> <br />The City of Elk River uses about 500 tons of salt annually to cover 100 centerline miles of <br />streets. With a population of 17, 000, that breaks down to about 60 pounds of salt per <br />person per year. We make every effort to walk the fine line between public safety and <br />environmental stewardship. <br /> <br />Thank you for }Tour concerns, however; the long and short of it is that there is no easy <br />answer to address the balance between safe roads and spring runoff issues. We do our best, <br />are always open to new ideas, and are always wortdng with the state on possible <br />improvements to our method of operation. <br /> <br />If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact me at (763) 441-4910. <br /> <br />Philip E. Hals <br /> <br />Street/Park Superintendent <br /> <br />Phone: 763.441.7420 <br />Fax: 763.441.7425 <br /> <br />www. ci.elk-river, mn.us <br /> <br /> <br />