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Speci�l Caty Council Meeting Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Page 6 Mr. LaSalle advised that their intent was to grade away from Langton Lake, and would actually be creating a crest at the edge of their parcel. Mr. Culver agreed with the applicant's intent, but noted some elements were near the lake; and agreed with Mr. LaSalle that staff would continue to work with them to detennine siting of drainage ponds and address runoff issues. Mr. LaSalle introduced other representatives of the company available tonight and their roles in the company. Those present were: Greg Smith, CEO of Calyxt, Inc.; Greg LaSalle, Owner's representative; and B. J. Haun, Director of Product Devel- opment for Calyxt, Inc. Mr. Tom LaSalle advised that the intent was to move the company's headquarters to Roseville, having initiated the firm as a tenant of UEL, an incubator lab by the Transitway at Highway 280, and subsequently moving to New Brighton, but hav- ing outgrown that space as well. Mr. LaSalle noted this was the intent of their in- cubator process to develop successful businesses, with Calyxt, Inc. now seeking to grow their corporate headquarters in Roseville. Mr. LaSalle stated this site works uniquely well for the firm and their business; anticipating they would grow to 100 employees relatively quickly. Mr. LaSalle clarified that the equipment used for the business was similar to and only slightly larger than typical home garden equipment for these relatively small plots, and nothing to compare to larg- er agricultural equipment or tractors. B. J. Haun Mr. Haun confirmed that the small agricultural plots were similar to a large gar- den, and would be sized similarly to a very large lawn mower or wood chipper, and no larger or causing any impact to public streets. Regarding runoff or chemical applications of chemicals on the fields, Mr. Haun noted, as mentioned in the Planning Commission meeting minutes, their intent would be to apply less chemicals and fertilizers than a typical residential yard would use. Mr. Haun advised that their firm worked cooperatively with the U of MN and their agricultural plots at Larpenteur; and intended to follow their proce- dures, monitoring of water, logging of any cheinical applications, and follow their lead on how they operate their outdoor plots with residential parcels surrounding them. Regarding Condition F referenced by Councilmember Willmus related to driving tractors or equipment on public streets, Mr. Tom LaSalle advised that they had no intention to do so, nor would their equipment cause any negative impact, but not- ed they had no concern with leaving that language in. As a resident near the U of MN, Councilmember McGehee noted the amount of work required of residents in getting the U of MN to where they were now with