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10.All activity allowed under this interim use permit will be completed by December 31, 2000. The interim use permit may be revoked prior to this date for noncompliance with the conditions. Dan Soler and Bob Payne, Ramsey County, presented a video tape of a crushing operation in South St. Paul. Chair Wieticki asked if Ramsey County has identified an ultimate use for this site (Dan Soler could not answer), how the crushed concrete was to be used (new concrete mix, not base material), and what the timelines are for the project (completed in 2000). Dan Soler stated that the County would like to reuse the material because it is has held up well, will make usable aggregate, re-using the material ties into the County’s reduce-reuse-recycle policies, and being able to crush and mix on this site will save Ramsey County and its taxpayers approximately $500,000. Commissioner Wilke asked what would happen if five days of mixing were not enough. Mr. Soler replied that the contractor would need to make other arrangements. Commissioner Rhody asked if any material would be left at the end of crushing and mixing activities. Mr. Soler replied that there doesn’t have to be, as any left over material could be removed from the site. Commissioner Harms asked for clarification on the timelines for crushing and batching activities. She then asked if Ramsey County had looked at any other sites (no). Chair Wieticki asked if the County has considered the State Fair grounds (no). Ms. Harms asked where the closest County-owned site is in relationship to this project, stating that once the material is in a truck the distance travelled isn’t as much of an issue. She added that the closest location isn’t necessarily the best. Mr. Soler replied that the site at the intersection of Rice and 694 is the closest; however, it is full. Chair Wieticki stated that this is a classic NIMBY (not in my backyard) but it will be in someone’s backyard one way or another. Recycling is a policy of Ramsey County and we are residents of Ramsey County. Chair Wieticki opened the public hearing on this request. Comments: Mike Theines, Lake McCarrons Association, asked how projected decibel levels are determined (computer program), how back up noises could be reduced (flow of traffic can be set up to circulate with minimal back up alarm time), how sound levels would be monitored (by County from locations and at times as required by 4