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Kittitas County Transfer Station <br /> April 2018 Community Meeting Summary <br /> <br />Updated 5/31/2018 <br />5 <br /> <br />specific requirements when constructing within a 100-year floodplain. We (Kittitas County) will have <br />to go through all the same steps, requirements and reviews that a resident would have to go <br />through when developing on a floodplain. <br /> <br />• How often do you monitor the groundwater wells? <br />Response: We monitor the groundwater wells around the compost facility quarterly, which is in <br />compliance with regulations. <br /> <br />• There are wetlands on the US97/Old Highway 10 site — what does the project team plan to do <br />about that? <br />Response: During the environmental/permitting phase, the project team will perform a detailed <br />wetland survey/inventory of the selected site. If wetlands are identified, the facility layout could be <br />adjusted to avoid wetland areas, or the wetlands could be mitigated in accordance with state and <br />federal regulations. If wetland impacts are a primary concern to you, we encourage you to let us <br />know via the comment form. <br /> <br />• How does the floodplain keep from spilling over into Reecer Creek? <br />Response: There are several engineering methods that can be used to mitigate the floodplain <br />including the construction of retention ponds, stormwater channels or other engineering controls. <br /> <br />• Have any of the three property owners indicated that they are willing to sell? <br />Response: Yes. One owner has indicated a willingness to sell. One owner is an unwilling seller. <br /> <br />• If the property owner does not want to sell, will you use eminent domain? What does that process <br />look like? <br />Response: The County will work with property owners and take their feedback into consideration <br />when selecting a preferred site. Eminent domain has not been used by the County in the past for <br />similar projects. <br />