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<br /> <br />July 24, 2001 <br /> <br />Dear Roseville Resident: <br /> <br />Thank you for attending and presenting your concerns regarding' the land use request by <br />Roselawn Cemetery. On Monday, July 23, 2001, the Roseville City Council continued the <br />request by Roselawn Cemetery for a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow the construction of a <br />crematory facility on their premises. The continuation was based on seeking additional ' <br />information to determine the magnitude of the potential health risks from the proposed <br />crematoria, particular! y from mercury, nitrogen oxide, hydrogen chloride, dioxins, furans and' . <br />radioactive waste. <br /> <br />The City Council is seeking information pertaining to scientific studies or evidence regarding <br />emissions from crematories dealing with: <br /> <br />-Artificial hips, other artificial joints or prostheses, and cements, adhesives, and other.. <br />materials used in those medical procedures. <br /> <br />- Radioactive implants or devices used.in the treatment of cancer or other diseases or <br />dysfunctions. <br /> <br />- Scientific studies or evidence relating to the impact of crematoria emissions on nearby <br />. bodies of drinking water, water treatment plants, wetlands, lakes, crematory or cemetery <br />employees, or adjacent residential a.reas. <br /> <br />- Any other scientific studies or evidence bearing on public health effects of crematory . <br />emissions. <br /> <br />. Where possible; please highlight the comparative risks of crem.atoria e~issions in the context o'f <br />emissions from other sources and the presence of elements, and compounds found in crematoria <br />'emissions compared to the presence of these elements and compounds naturally in the <br />environment or accruing as a by.,.productof process other than cremation. Also please provide <br />information so that it can be presented in chart, table, or graph form "if possible. <br /> <br />Please pass this request to your neighbors, should they have an interest in compiling and <br />submitting applicable information for the City Council to consider. <br /> <br />',over <br /> <br />2660 Civic Center Drive .:. Roseville .:. Miimesota .:. 55113 <br />651-490-2200.:. TDD 651-490-2207.:. www.ci.roseville.mn.us <br />