Site is inside Peterson floodplain; state permits and RFPE rules will apply

Feb 4, 2026

The presenter said the property is within the floodplain and that he has consulted the Minnesota DNR; the commission heard that RV pads may be allowed below the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation (RFPE) but electrical components must be located above it, and that state permitting would be required before construction.

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The Planning Commission was told the proposed campground site is located within the floodplain. Mr. Helgemoe said he has been consulting with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, including Ceil Strauss, the state Floodplain (NFIP) Manager in the Ecological and Water Resources Division.

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