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OCT 2 1985 wx 62 mUE 559 that the water in the aquifer in this area already has been degredated to the point where it is not potable anyway; there is high chloride contents in the shallow water because of the proximity to the river. If this were a project on the sand ridge, it would be different. Commissioner Bowman agreed, and after further discussion, Chairman Lyons asked if we are going to make a change in Condition 29 or leave it alone. It was agreed to leave it alone. Commissioner Wodtke next addressed Page 9, the Section on Disaster Preparedness. He noted that the project is for a proposed 3,000 units and about 6,000 people and he questioned how shelter space could be provided in just one building; Planner Boling noted that it wouldn't have to be in just one building. Commissioner Scurlock stated he had a question about that also because traditionally schools have been excellent places for these people to go in a disaster, and he hoped there would be some cooperation on this with the schools. Commissioner Wodtke then asked about Condition 45 relating to the center -line elevation of the access roads serving the evacuation facilities and asked if there is an option for something in lieu of this, i.e., a cash contribution. Commissioner Scurlock stated that he would like to do as we did with Village Green - get a cash contribution and handle this through Emergency Management. Commissioner Bird stated he also would prefer that, and Commissioner Scurlock suggested we make it an "either or" situation, i.e., provide the shelter or make a contribution. Attorney Henderson felt this is all right as written because Condition.44 requires that they can't go beyond 300 units until they provide adequate emergency shelter space, and Planner Boling pointed out that Condition 43 states that this space may be located either on or off-site. Discussion continued re the option of a cash contribution, and Attorney Henderson stated that they might very well be more 100