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PAC Minutes - 5/28/74 • Page 2 COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL GROWTH - HIGHWAY 36 Bill Lundquist commented on the growth that has occurred along Highway 36 where no sewer is available. The need for a definite, long-range comprehensive plan which would discourage speculation and strip development was discussed. There was considerable concern over this problem and the PAC felt more study should take place before a recommendation for action could be made. FEED LOT PERMITS There is now legislation enabling counties to take over the issuance of feed lot permits. This was previously done by the Pollution Control Agency who will still retain authority to concur in local action. Bill Schwab introduced Martin Ziebell of the local U.S. Soil Conservation office who explained the present procedure. Mr Ziebell said he receives a referral from a township and assists the applicant in filling out a form with required information • - which includes soil condition, soil type, water table, general topography, and a • plan for animal wastes. ASCS policy is that none of their officers* act as polution control administrator -- they assist only. The form is forwarded to the State PCA for action. Lyle Doerr explained that a county official now accompanies an inspector from PCA when a complaint regarding pollution is checked out. He also said that the state issues permits without charge, but the County would probably charge a fee. The Planning AdvisoryCommission discussed the matter but no decision was reached g on their feeling as to whether the county or state .should issue feed lot permits. After further evaluation the item will be put on a future agenda for a recommendation to the Cty. Bd. OTHER BUSINESS Paul A Johnson, Washington County Surveyor, was introduced and he reported that there are two survey crews presently at work tieing-out known section corners. There was discussion regarding the possibility of the PAC recommending changes to present laws regarding burning of cellulous fibers. A representative from the State Pollution Control Agency will be invited to a future meeting so that more • information can be obtained. It was noted that the Washington County Board accepted the Bike Trail System and the county will apply for federal funding. ADJOURNMENT • The meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. .