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Parks&Recreation Commission Minutes Page 2 <br /> February 12,202041110 <br /> 7.1 YAC Turbine Location <br /> Mr. Hecker presented his staff report. <br /> Troy Adams, General Manager of Elk River Municipalities presented location options for the <br /> smaller demonstration/educational wind turbine to the Commission to seek a <br /> recommendation. It would be located North East not North West according to the memo <br /> though. <br /> Krystal Knutson, from Minnesota Municipal Power Agency contributed to the presentation by <br /> answering questions the Commissioners had. <br /> Mr.Adams and Ms. Knutson explained some of the reason the locations at the Youth <br /> Athletic Complex in Elk River was identified as the primary choice:visibility,away from the <br /> river to avoid birds and bats,land is owned by the City of Elk River,proximity to youth, <br /> access road,no shadows on the ballfields,and far enough away from the ballfields to avoid <br /> balls. There would be a road leading up to the turbine but would not extend past it. <br /> Mr.Adams explained that there would need to be an easement with the city so that • <br /> maintenance could be done with the blades etc. <br /> Mr. Hecker also confirmed that the suggested location does fit in with the current Parks and <br /> Recreation Master Plan. <br /> Mr.Adams explained that at this time YAC is the only location option left. <br /> Concerns the Commission had included: noise,proximity to neighborhoods,possible <br /> vandalism or a possible need for fencing,visual annoyance, de-commissioning process,and <br /> maintenance access <br /> Mr. Adams said that it wouldn't be built until later Spring 2020. <br /> Chair Anderson is in support of reducing carbon footprint whenever he can but would like to <br /> be considerate of other living and recreating near the site. <br /> Mr. Hecker asked if the Commission is being asked to approve the site within the park tonight. <br /> Commissioner Niziolek said that he does believe that great plans have been made and to be <br /> considerate of the options. <br /> 1111EiE / i1 IIINAi <br />