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.�,� McGehee indicated she was aware of older concrete that included pot ash, fiberglass, and - asbestos and was interested in knowing how the buildings would be tested for such items. — Jason �.u�ze, explained that materials are sampled and analyzed as a component of the — structure evaluation. '�, ]� McGehee asked about the permitting process. Jim Wutzke indicated they are regulated by the MPCA and required to provide notice within 48 hours of establishing new site. _ Each site must comply with a number of regulations. McGehee asked why not — �nonitor/measux'e dust continually. Wutzke stated the main reason is cost — if a baseline is — established below threshold and measures are employed to control —visual checks usually = suffice. Member Roe asked what happens if a problem arises. Wutzek stated the project — is shut down until resolved. �: I I McGehee asked about adding a condition regarding crushing November to February — � Traynor stated it is a condition. McGehee asked why the City provides for a 10 hour — operation, which does not appear to be consistent with neighborhood schedules or uses. — Chair'T"raynor explained his view point on the operation: slightly longer hours — shorter — crushing timeline. �. �? Tom Varno, 1866 County Road C2, stated he was glad there was an effort to recycle materials, but he's concerned for the well-being of his family and protection of a peaceful _ neighborhood. The process will be noisy and dusty. Feels that the noise will be added to — that which already exists. Developer watching out for their �e�e��/self interest — saving — the project money and creating a negative impact of surrounding residents. Requested — that the site be moved. 7_ � 3 Karen Milton stated she wanted to go on record opposing the request - indicated the - developer would like you to believe that if this site is not approved then all materials will — be tr�,�c��d off and not recycled — not a logical assumption. Milton provided information — from Federal Register (2003) which discussed similar operation being located a minimum — 1,300 feet fp��tn residences. Also provided internet information from a person who lived - by a crushing operation (since moved) that had issues with dust, noise and smell. �, 7� Carol Erickson, 2925 Mildred Drive, stated she and Pat Johnson spearheaded the effort to preserve Langton Lake and establishpark. Stated she was very surprised that two signs _ were illegally placed on park property claimingpark would change. Erickson stated that — the path and the park will not change if this temporary crushing is approved. Also a — resident concerned about the environment and wildlife, but trusts that the City, staff and MPCA will regulate operation. Supports the project. '�-t � PatriciaJohnson Nygard, second half of effort to save lake, spent 34 years to establish park around lake. Supports this application. She is an environmentalist who thinks it's time to get serious about savin� planet — like idea that material will not be trucked all over Ramsey or Hennepin County and the recycling site layout. The �ro,posed project is an �ffective ancI responsible way to handle thd demolition.. PF3717_RCA_�522061 Page 6 of 8