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<br />City a step closer to denying crematory (8/14/2001) <br /> <br />Search Recent Articles <br /> <br />1___ <br />~ <br /> <br />More _SearctLQpti,QllS <br /> <br />__.1 <br /> <br />/ NewsQ.~j:1er SubscriQtions <br />/ Terms and Conditions <br /> <br />/ !'Jewspap~.s 111 EducaJion <br />/ Helj:1 <br />/ News Archives <br /> <br />/ E.ee.d.b~cJ< <br />/ Adverfu;jr:1gJnform_~!i()11 <br />/ InternshiQ Information <br /> <br />Page 2 of2 <br /> <br />Residents said they were worried about emissions containing <br />such substances as mercury could have damaging, long-term <br />health and environmental effects. Mercury, a potentially <br />poisonous liquid metal, is found in dental fillings. The city <br />received a petition containing the signatures of more than 200 <br />St. Paul and Roseville residents protesting the crematorium in <br />July. <br /> <br />Officials from Roselawn Cemetery were not immediately <br />available during or after the meeting for comment. Previously, <br />the cemetery has said that the $500,000 crematorium was <br />needed to meet a growing demand for cremation. <br /> <br />Though a state pollution control official told the council last <br />month that she did not believe the mercury emissions from the <br />project would be hazardous, city leaders wanted more certainty. <br /> <br />Residents on Monday said they felt that the council was <br />listening to their concerns. <br /> <br />"I think they voted their conscience," said neighbor Kris <br />Beardsley. "They saw the strong opposition in the community <br />and said we need to vote for our constituents." <br /> <br />Resident Hillevi Peterson said the outcome reflected the impact <br />citizens could have on City Hall. <br /> <br />"I think they erred on the side of caution instead of commerce," , <br />Peterson said. "It was very heartfelt. They listened." <br /> <br />Marisa Agha can be reached at magha@l2.ioneerJ2ress.com or <br />(651) 228-2109. <br /> <br />/ Back to Top <br /> <br />@2001 PioneerPlanet I St. Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press I TwinCities,com- All Rights Reserved <br />~QyIight information <br /> <br />http://www.pioneerplanet.com/news/mtc_docs/109943.htm <br /> <br />08/14/2001 <br />