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August 24, 2004 METRO Mr. Jim Studenski, City Engineer City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Re: Circle -Lex VFW Helicopter Installation Dear Mr. Studenski, LAND SURVEYING & ENGINEERING RECEIVED AUG 2 4 2004 CITY OF LINO LAKES As previously discussed, the Circle -Lex VFW Post is requesting the City's approval for the installation of a decommissioned Bell AH -1 Cobra Helicopter on their new building site located at 7868 Lake Drive. The purpose of the installation will be to provide a visual feature for the site that will hopefully provide an interesting viewing opportunity for guests at the VFW establishment and for residents of the City of Lino Lakes. The location of the helicopter exhibit will be in the pond area on the northern edge of the site. As you requested in our previous meeting, the base for the structure will be positioned in the pond area (below grade) and will not reduce the storage capacity of the pond. Attached to this letter please find a site plan, showing the proposed location of the helicopter. The helicopter will be mounted on brackets and a 10" x 10" post that extends from the concrete base to the bottom of the structure. The base of the helicopter (landing rails) will be positioned 3' above the curb elevation and the structure itself will be > 5' horizontally from the back of curb. This location will provide a 10' minimum separation from the property line to the north. A copy of the structural design for the concrete base and the supporting elements is attached to this letter. Listed below are the maintenance and safety items that have been identified regarding the helicopter exhibit: • The helicopter will be decommissioned by the US" Military (the electronic components and munitions will be removed prior to delivery to the site). • . The VFW will provide a maintenance schedule for the exhibit, which will include cleaning, painting and inspection of the support structure. • The VFW will provide 24 -hour surveillance of the exhibit and the pond area with exterior cameras.