An official website of the POLICY 6: Aggregrate resources
This policy states:
In staging areas for new development, local governments need to plan for aggregate resource extraction prior to development where viable deposits remain accessible, as mapped in Minnesota Geological Survey Information Circular No. 46 (Minn. Stat. 473.859). Aggregate resources are needed not only for construction of new roads and buildings but also maintenance and repair. Accessing these resources locally reduces the costs for local construction projects compared to shipping resources in from outside of the region. (Local Government)
Actions
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Local governments with accessible, viable aggregate deposits in undeveloped areas must state their goals, intentions, and priorities concerning these resources as required by Minn. Stat. ยง473.859. (Local Government)
Where regionally significant ecological areas or other locally protected natural areas overlay aggregate deposits, the Met Council prioritizes preservation of natural systems and protection of highly vulnerable Drinking Water Supply Management Areas over aggregate extraction. (Met Council)
