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� navmg an asphait piant so close could �ake the potato chips unfit for human `eonsumption. � MPCt1 officials have repeatedly said the asphalt plant would be required to meet state and federal odor standards at �ts property lines, but Aanenson said that wouldn't be sufficient. ^"The standards will allow for some Qdor," Aanenson said. "It could put us Qut of business." • Aanenson also expressed concern that increased truck traffic generated by the plant, estimated to be about 600 hucks a day, will be especially problematic since a set oF railroad tracks sits direcfly outside Old Dutch. ' Aanenson said trains run through that 'erea on a frequent basis and often stop fraffic for 10 to 15 minutes at a rime. '"Even i£ they can contain odors a hmm- 8red percent from the plant, they can't Contain them on trucks," Aanenson said. ' The company has obtained a]awyer, and Aanenson said they will likely pur- sue legal action if plans for the plant move forward. Old Dutch moved to its cunent loca- tion in 1968, and the plant employs more than 300 people. Aanenson said if the plant is built, Old Dutch will likely be forced to relocate. "ThaYs a last resort," he added. Aanenson said he was also deeply con- cerned that he never received notificarion about plans for the plant from the city of �toseville or the MPCA. Communiry Development Director for the city, Patrick Tnidgeon said all prop- erty owners within 500 feet of the poten- tial asphalt plant site were notit'ied by mail in 2009, including Old Dutch. - However, Aanenson said neither he, Old Dutch's chief financial officer nor the plant supervisor ever saw that norifi- cation in theu P.O. box, and he eicpressed concern that the city never tried to con- firm they received that notification since Old Dutch is a food plant. °It seems a little irresponsible," Aanen- have asthma or other chronic upper respi? ratory conditions. "'I`here is evidence that asthmatics can be triggered by heavy industry polluting the air, and pediatrics we've spoken with are concerned for these children," said NAAP member Megan Dushin. NAAP's grassroots campaign focuses on informing neighbors about the poten- rial plant and the MPCA review process. They have also contacted residents in St. Anthony Village, Minneapolis, Fal- con Heights, Lauderdale and St. Anthony Park, and some ciries, inclnding the ciry of Roseville, sent letters to the MPCA to eicpress their concerns. Trudgeon said though he believes the plant would be a permitted use for the site, the ciry will ultimately have to decide whether the plant can meet the zoning code's established industrial performance standards. Roseville City Counci] member Amy Ihlan, who also sent a letter of concern to the MPCA, said that after looking at the EAW she does not think that the plant will be able to meet those standards. "I don't think it's an appropriate loca- tion and there's evidence that it won't meet appropriate codes," I}ilan said. Ihlan added that she hopes the item will be up for discussion at the Oct ll city council meeting and that possible fur- ther environmental review by the MPCA will take into consideration the specific impact that the plant would have on sur- rounding communities and neazby busi- nesses. The MPCA Citizens' Board will review comments received about the plant at its Nov. 16 meering. NAAP will host a Roseville Mayor and Ciry Council can- didate's forum focusing on the proposed plant from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in the communiry room of the Roseville Public Library. Alex Holmquist can be reached at ahol- mquist�l illienews.com or 651-748-7824.