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Developers, staff say outside specialists are needed after agencies do not respond
Summary
Applicants and staff said they are seeking hydrogeologists, engineers and biologists to advise the commission on the JJ Center proposal after several state and federal agencies did not respond; commissioners scheduled a workshop to review technical issues.
Applicants and planning staff told the Pacific Planning Commission they need outside specialists to answer technical and environmental questions about the proposed JJ Center development after attempts to reach several agencies drew no responses.
An applicant representative said the group "contacted the Missouri Conservation Department, Missouri Geological Survey, and USGS, three times in the last week and have not gotten any return call." The representative added the Department of Natural Resources and the Corps of Engineers also indicated they would not provide staff for the meeting. The representatives said they have reached a Department of Wildlife biologist, and engineer Jeff Meadows and an Amlan representative are expected to participate at the scheduled workshop.
The applicant representative said the group is considering asking the applicant to deposit funds to pay for specialists to appear and advise the commission. "We're also working with the applicants for them to put up a deposit, to go pay for our specialists, when they come work with us," the representative said.
Commissioners and staff also discussed the need to include decommissioning language in relevant development documents. A speaker summarized research suggesting equipment life spans and decommissioning timelines "15 to 25 years and more likely" and urged the inclusion of provisions addressing hazardous materials removal and site restoration.
The commission scheduled a workshop for next Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. at the high school to review these short-term technical questions. Staff said the workshop will be recorded and the commission is attempting hybrid access via Zoom and a YouTube livestream, though they noted technical challenges.
