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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 12, 2010 Page 5 Discussion included the challenges and delays of the project; failure of the appli- cant to seek an additional extension from the City in sufficient time; difference in this request from the original to allow the INTERIM USE through year-end unless finished sooner, based on staff attempting to allow ample time to crush and reuse the concrete, seen as in the best interest of the City and the applicant, in addition to public awareness of the INTERIM USE. Applicant Representatives, Douglas E. Klamerus, Sr. Professional Engineer, Water Services with Short, Elliot Hendrickson, Inc. Mr. Klamerus detailed the delays due to an unexpected additional layer of rein- forced concrete across the top of the tank that was beyond the original plans; dur- ing excavation, the finding of leaking water mains serving the site, allowing addi- tional water into the site; and the largest delay due to the contractor failing to ob- tain applicable watershed district permits, further delaying demolition work. Roe moved, Klausing seconded, adoption of Resolution (identified as Attachment E) No. 10825 entitled, "A Resolution Approving Concrete Recycling at the Dale Street Reservoir as an INTERIM USE in accordance with Roseville City Code, Section 1013.09, for Saint Paul Regional Water Services (PF10-001)." Mayor Klausing expressed disappointment that the work had not been completed on time; however, he noted the overall value in recycling the concrete on site as opposed to the additional stress and impact on the neighborhood and local roads by hauling the material off-site. Councilmember Ihlan spoke against the motion opining that it was possible to re- cycle the concrete off-site, and while being more expensive, it was better due to the risk of environmental issues being too great near a park and residential neigh- borhood. Councilmember Ihlan referenced MPCA and federal findings related to concrete crushing; and further opined that this was the wrong time of the year to be undertaking this process. Councilmember Ihlan noted that public opposition had been heard during previous presentations on this issue from people in the neighborhood as well as those using Reservoir Woods Park. .Councilmember Roe spoke in support of the motion and on-site recycling based on discussions held during the original application. Councilmember Roe noted the substantial amount of truck traffic to haul material off-site to be recycled at another location, in addition to bringing fill in for use in the base of the new struc- ture, estimated by staff at between 600-900 truck trips. Councilmember Roe opined that it made sense to eliminate that additional traffic, and noted that the MPCA standards were also in place to deal with the dust and emissions from the operation on-site. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her interest in hearing from the people in the