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1 1 1 26 5/22/72 7. A waste survey questionnaire from the Metro Council on disposal of pumpings. of cesspools and septic tanks. Clerk asked for assistance in answer ing some of the questions. Mr. Marier felt that this should be laid aside for the Council to look over, but that the Clerk should answer as many questions as she could. Mr. Al Fisher of the Anoke Soil & Water Conservation District presented the completed photo - mosaic soils map with an overlay indicating various soil limit- ations by color code. He answered questions from the council and presented a booklet from the U. S. Dept. of Agriculutre on the meaning of the map symbols, pamphlets on soil and water, and introduction to this material, as well as a transmittal letter from himself, and the bill for his office's work on the map. Mr. Fisher inspected the bill from the company which had done the base map and said that it was correct. Mr. Fisher stated that his office was available for further interpretation, and that he would be willing to come to committee meetings or meet with our consul- tants until we get familiar with the map; there is no charge for this service. Mrs. Swanson asked Mr. Fisher how he derived the colors. Mr. Fisher proceeded to go through the various colors and explain what building could take place on each. He noted that the types of soils were determined by using augers and that the various soils have different colors. He commented on methods being used by other communities to enbale them to use wetter soils for building on. Mr. Fisher stated that these maps were begun in the 1930's to determine the best land use for farmers; colors were added for urban development. Mrs. Rodney Youngbaur, on the agenda to request being allowed to operate a beauty shop in a home in a residential area, stated that she and her husband had bought land on Old Birch St., but won't build a house until they are sure that she can have the beauty shop. It was noted that two beauty shops were previously allowed in homes without a special use permit, but this was before the zoning code was adopted. There was considerable discussion. Mr. Beens felt that it was up to the Council to decide if beauty shops were to be includ= ed under the definition of "professional" offices which are allowed in homes. It was decided that Mrs. Youngbauer would have to apply for a variance to the zoning code; she was advised to see the Clerk for the proper forms. Mrs. Youngbauer's variance request was put on the P & Z agenda for June 21st at 9 P.M. and the following Council meeting at the same time. Mr. Cardinal reported that he had checked with Roy on the backstop, and it will be installed in Sunrise Park near Sunrise AVe. and Glenviw. Mr. Cardinal stated that, although there was no Park Board meeting this month due to lack of a quorum, Mr. Johnson had brought in plans he had drawn up for enlarging the warming house at Sunrise; bids are being taken on this project. Mr. Cardinal noted that Mrs. Swanson had brought up at the last meeting the fact that Mr. Hawkins had reported at the Environmental Commission on the Park plan brought in by Mr. Burman. Mr. Cardinal said that he had talked with Mr. Hawkins on this and Mr. Hawkins stated that he didn't- -say anything at the meet- ing about what Mr. Burman had said; Mr. Hawkins had only talked to Mr. Torkild- son. Therefore, there was nothing reported on the County Park plan at the Park Board meeting from Mr. Burman. Mr. Cardinal stated that at the last Watershed Board of Managers meeging they had adopted rules and regulations. The canoe trip has been scheduled for 8:30 A.M. on June 3rd.