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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, April 06, 2011 Page 5 comments and findings of Sections 4-6, and the recommendation of Section 7 of the 194 RPCA dated April 6, 2011. 195 Discussion among Commissioners and staff included consideration of the off-leash dog 196 park now located near this use since original approval; staff identifying the lack of 197 concern based on the favorable operation and track record of the HHW collection site 198 and its construction/operation that minimizes and eliminates opportunities for spills of 199 contaminants outside property boundaries; previous environmental evaluation performed 200 in 1992 and ongoing inspections detailed in the report and supporting documents. 201 Applicant Representative John Springman, Saint Paul/Ramsey County Department 202 of Public Health 203 Mr. Springman provided a background and sporadic operation of the HHW collection site 204 on an annual basis and minimal risk given the amount of time collections were actually 205 held and operation of the site over the last nineteen (19) years without incident; on-site 206 staff monitoring and handling of hazardous wastes during those collections and removal 207 of materials off-site by qualified staff; on-site monitoring of anyone on site and 208 requirements for protective clothing to avoid contact with hazardous waste materials; and 209 clarification that the site only operated on an average of eight (8) days annually during 210 the past nineteen (19) years that it had been in operation, while serving 32,000 211 participants from that location. Mr. Springman assured Commissioners that the site 212 provided a good service for the Roseville community and other Ramsey County 213 participants; and that it had no impact on the adjacent off-leash dog park. 214 Mr. Lloyd noted that the site monitoring and usage reports were referenced in more detail 215 in the staff report. 216 Mr. Springman further noted that the site was licensed by Ramsey County department 217 staff, with vendors required to submit a license application detailing how they proposed to 218 operate on site, how they would handle potential spills and hazards; with a contingency 219 plan in place with local law enforcement agencies should a spill occur. 220 Discussion among Commissioners and Mr. Springman included expanding on references 221 in Attachment D to the narrative report to the IUP Application on why soil sampling was 222 not warranted given the nature of hazardous waste materials, with Mr. Springman 223 responding that when initially permitted, a Phase I Environmental Assessment was 224 required, and clarified that the site provided collection over a sealed and impermeable 225 concrete pad, with swales for collection in case of any potential spills. Mr. Springman 226 further advised that the vendor operating the site was also under State of Minnesota 227 contract as a first responder for any spills throughout the state. 228 Mr. Springman noted that Commissioner Wozniak, in his role with Ramsey County, and 229 may have further information or comment. 230 Member Wozniak advised that he had been charged with the original evaluation of the 231 property when it was first considered for a temporary collection site; and advised that he 232 had performed a review of previous activities on the site to determine if there was any 233 concern with site contamination. While no soil samples were conducted at that time, 234 Member Wozniak advised that it had been determined that there was little likelihood of 235 pre-existing soil contamination. 236 At the request of Member Wozniak, Mr. Springman advised that it was intended for the 237 site to open in June of 2011, opening Fridays (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday 238 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) throughout the month; with no cost to participants provided they 239 had current photo identification. 240 Public Comment 241 Chair Boerigter closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m., no one spoke for or against. 242 MOTION 243 Member Wozniak moved, seconded by Member Boerigter to RECOMMEND 244 approval of a five (5)-year renewal of the INTERIM USE for Ramsey County to 245