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questions about the emissions; Klausing asked about the (PF3315) calibration of the equipment; and Mastel commented about the lack of good information from Roselawn Cemetery to the Planning Commission. Anne Jackson, P.E. of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MNPCA) spoke. Maschka inquired about mercury emissions and the long-term effects of mercury exposure. Goedeke asked about MNPCA regulations of radioactive material. Recess The City Council recessed from 8:50 ?9:05 p.m. Jackson, MNPCA, answered Maschka?s questions about location of crematories, since ?89, near residential areas. Maschka then asked about ambient background noise. Public Input: 1. Chris Beardsley, 1754 Alameda Circle, opposing the proposed crematory, presented 227 signatures on a petition, because of air emissions, especially mercury, and because of property values, and therefore proposed location in an industrial area or another cemetery, perhaps to create a regional crematory. 2. Mr. Peterson opposes, due to the unknowns associated with the cremations. 3. Tom Tschida opposes, due to the emissions. 4. Matthew Nelson, Roseville, opposes. 5. A resident of St. Paul opposes due to property values. 6. Mr. Hirsh, Roseville, opposes due to emission, especially radioactive emissions. 7. Pete Zeller, 1773 Alameda Street, opposes due to emissions. 8. Patrick Hogan, Superintendent of Forest Lawn since 1991, commented about the operating history of the Crematory at Forest Lawn. 9. George Larsen, commented about a higher stack height. 10. Carol Rust, 1826 Alameda Street, commented about state and federal regulations of emissions. Maschka moved, Mastel seconded, to deny the request by Roselawn Cemetery for a conditional use permit to allow construction of an 1,800 square foot crematory structure and associated parking access improvement at 803 Larpenteur Avenue and to review with legal counsel to prepare findings for final action. The Council discussed the motion and the City Attorney commented. Maschka withdrew the motion. There was discussion about staff gathering additional information on certain issues brought forward during the public hearing. Unanswered questions: 1. Plastics in artificial hips. 2. Radio- active implants, such as those used in cancer treatment. 3. Height of smokestacks. Maschka moved, Kysylyczyn seconded, to continue consideration of a resolution to approve the request by Roselawn Cemetery for a conditional use permit to allow construction of an 1,800 square foot crematory structure and associated parking access improvement at 803 Larpenteur Avenue to the next regular meeting of the City Council on August 13, 2001, based on legal advice of City Attorney. Roll Call, Ayes: Maschka, Klausing, and Kysylyczyn. Nays: Mastel and Goedeke. J.Ordinances and Resolutions (Continued, if necessary) K.Reports and Recommendations L.Items Tabled