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RCA Exhibit A <br />16o Mr. Haun stated that while it may be a concern, tests to-date indicate no leaching. Mr. <br />161 Haun stated that, given the previous use of the property, expected contaminants were <br />162 petroleum-based, with no other unusual indications seen on reports received to-date (e.g. <br />163 no underground tanks, plumes, or water tables moving). <br />16�? <br />165 <br />166 <br />16-7 <br />168 <br />169 <br />17G <br />Mr. Haun advised that, under a worst case scenario, their firm would choose not to use <br />the research plots on the west side, noting that the most contaminated areas are to the <br />far east. <br />Mr. Paschke advised that any of those issues would be addressed by the City's <br />Brownfields consultant to ensure no future problems occurred. <br />Member Murphy commended the applicant for their creative use of this property next to <br />parkland, which was unique, and wished them well in their efforts. <br />17'� Member Cunningham expressed her personal concerns as a nearby homeowner and <br />172 with anything agriculture due to potential pesticide use, and asked that the applicant <br />173 provide a better understanding of how those things would be regulated (e.g. air quality). <br />17�a Living on the other side of Langton Lakes, Member Cunningham admitted this use made <br />175 her nervous, as well as new research indicating the demise in bees due to pesticide use, <br />176 noting her concerns were also probably shared by other neighbors or Roseville residents. <br />17 � Mr. Haun advised that their firm shared air quality and other concerns related to <br />17f> insecticide and pesticide use; and wanted to use chemicals only if and when needed. Mr. <br />17c Haun reiterated his previous comments related to the limited use and quantity of those <br />18C- chemicals similar to a typical household; and only intended for application for insect <br />18 � infestations in a targeted fashion, not as would be typical for an average farm operation. <br />182 Mr. Haun stated that their preference would be to never use pesticides; and clarified that <br />183 they weren't seeking to maximize their crop yield by such a chemical application, since <br />18=� these were only test plots for research and development of seeds and plants. <br />18 `.; <br />18E� <br />187 <br />188 <br />189 <br />19C <br />19i <br />19:' <br />193 <br />Specific to bees, Mr. Haun advised that bees were not problematic for them, and if any <br />were inadvertently or accidently targeted, it would only be a small area and a small <br />number of bees impacted. <br />Referencing the applicant's narrative, Member Cunningham noted their projected <br />expanded employee base, and asked if that would be in Phase I or a combined total for <br />Phases I and II. <br />Mr. Haun advised they anticipated moving from 25 to 100 employees in Phase I. <br />If that was the case, Member Cunningham questioned the need for 120 parking stalls for <br />Phase I. <br />19�- Mr. Haun clarified that this was a preliminary drawing by the architect and was only an <br />19:: estimate. Mr. Haun noted that, with the City's recent zoning change and transportation <br />19�; study, this made the architecYs renditions even more preliminary, and noted the need to <br />197 bring any future plans into compliance with city code and zoning regulations before <br />19F3 developing a final plat. <br />199 <br />2oC <br />As a bee keeper himself, Member Bull asked about specific pesticides proposed to be <br />used by the applicant. <br />20'i Mr. Haun advised he was unfamiliar with the pesticide referenced by Member Bull, but <br />202 advised they would be consulting on any potential use of pesticides if and when an insect <br />20:> infestation was found; and any regulated applications would be approved by certified <br />20�' chemists. Mr. Haun advised that a member of their firm was certified for indoor <br />205 application, and was seeking the next level of annual certification for outdoor application, <br />206 similar to that done by the U of MN for their staff. <br />207 Chair Boguszewski closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m.; no one spoke for or against <br />20�t <br />20�; <br />21 f; <br />211 <br />Page 13 of 14 <br />MOTION <br />Member Bull moved, seconded by Member Murphy to recommend to the City <br />Council approval of the proposed outdoor agricultural research and development <br />facilities as a CONDITIONAL USE on parcels identified as Ramsey County PIN 04- <br />