The Sherburne County Board Tuesday approved a request by Vonco II to construct a new landfill cell at its site in Becker.
The proposed Cell 2E extends past the current boundary into the 200-foot setback area.
Environmental specialist David Katzner said Vonco has submitted a license application to expand into the 200-acre area to the east. The proposed Cell 2E boundary is approximately 60 feet further east than what is currently approved for landfill construction.
“This is so they can construct a cell this summer without running out of space before June or July next year,” he said. “They plan to move into their 200 acre area after our review of their application.”
“Are we allowing the change of the boundary because we assume we’re going to approve this expansion area?” asked Commissioner Felix Schmiesing.
“No,” said Katzner. “Even if the expansion area isn’t approved we’d be comfortable with this cell where it’s proposed.”
Zoning staff anticipates having the license application for proposed expansion reviewed for the Aug. 2 or Aug. 16 board meeting.
The board also approved a modification to the county’s solid waste ordinance allowing Septic Check, Inc. to land-treat industrial by-products from U.S. Distilled Products on two parcels located in Baldwin Twp.
Katzner said the changes will allow a reduction in the separation depth from groundwater from five feet to three feet and allows land treatment of up to 10,000 gallons on frozen or snow-covered soil.
LID Board
The board appointed seven individuals as the initial board of directors for the newly-established Three Lake Improvement District in Palmer Twp. They are Steve Demeules and Jim Arbeiter (one year term), Harry Ernzer and Paul Hans (two years), Walt Munstermann, Scott Ruiter, and Rich Carothers (three years).
Other Business
In other action the board:
• Approved liquor license renewals for Kinitski’s and Briggs Lake Liquor (Palmer Twp.), Sand Dunes Spirits and KJ’s Refuge Bar & Grill (Orrock), Safe Discount Liquor and Hideout Bare & Grille (Becker), Ridgewood Bay Resort, Fairway Shores and Finish Line Cafe (Baldwin) and Bailey Ray’s (Santiago);
• Authorized the zoning department to enter into a contract with the lowest acceptable quote received to demolish a hazardous building on Co. Rd. 14 in Big Lake;
• Set a public hearing for Aug. 2 to consider changes to the county’s fee schedule regarding fees for the recorder’s office;
• Approved an expenditure of up to $28,000 to repair nine second-story windows on the courts wing because of moisture issues and wasp infiltration;
• Approved a gambling application for Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation for a raffle at Bailey Ray’s Roadhouse in Santiago Twp. on Aug. 27.;
• Terminated a contract with UCare for MN Senior Health Options, MN Senior Care Plus and Special Needs Basic Care effective Jan. 1, 2017;
• Approved a license modification for Plaisted/OTI Inc. for operation of a yard waste composting facility on Proctor Ave. in Elk River;
• Appointed Commissioners Bruce Anderson and Rachel Leonard to the county canvass board to canvass the results of the primary and general election. Commissioner Felix Schmiesing is the alternate.
