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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 09, 2010 Page 2 b. Liz Walenski, Elected Official from NE Mpls and Minneapolis Park Board Official Ms. Walenski noted that she had been receiving continuing and consistent calls from her constituents in opposition to the proposed asphalt plant; and noted that a formal letter from the Minneapolis Park Board would be forthcoming stating their opposition as well. Ms. Walenski noted that this adjacent golf course is the big- gest profit-grossing golf course in the City of Minneapolis; and confirmed her personal opposition to the proposed plant as well. c. Marcene Atkins, 162 County Road B West Ms. Atkins sought to comment on Agenda Item l l.a entitled, "Public Hearing - Request to Approve Noise Variance to Extend Working Hours for Rice Street Project;" but was asked by Mayor Klausing to hold her comments until that time in the meeting. d. Lois Kelly, 2210 Stinson Boulevard, Minneapolis MN. Ms. Kelly spoke in opposition to the proposed asphalt plant, agreeing with pre- vious speakers noting its proximity to the golf course, in addition walking and bi- cycling trails in this adjacent recreational areas. Ms. Kelly noted that she had spoken to the City of Roseville's Planning Department on the process for deci- sion- making with such a proposed industrial use and comparison uses. Ms. Kelly noted neighborhood safety and health concerns related to odors, storage of hot as- phalt, and the crushing operations from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. through the summer months at a time when people are out-of--doors and/or on the golf course. Ms. Kelly opined that this zoning situation appeared to need further review; and asked that both the cities of Roseville and Minneapolis continue to be good neighbors, reconsider and curtail this application. 4. Council Communications, Reports, Announcements and Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority (HRA) Report Councilmember Johnson reminded Minnesota residents of the August 10, 2010 Primary Election, with Roseville precincts open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; with information available on the City and/or Ramsey County websites. 5. 6. Recognitions, Donations, Communications Approve Minutes a. Approve Minutes of July 26, 2010 Regular Meeting Roe moved, Johnson seconded, approval of the minutes of the July 26, 2010 Reg- ularmeeting as presented. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Pust; Roe; Johnson; and Klausing. Nays: None.