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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING <br />Monday, April 17,2017 <br />6:30 o'clock p.m. <br />F <br />The Planning Commission had no questions for Staff. <br />Curt Fretham, Lake West Development, stated as Staff has pointed out, the MnDOT contractor has found <br />another site, which makes it hard to compete since it is free space. Fretham stated he is not sure the <br />contractor will stay at that site the entire time and that he is hopeful he can still move forward since the <br />project will be ongoing for three years. <br />Lemke noted there was a 3 -page letter submitted that raises some concerns. <br />Fretham indicated he did read the entire letter and that his company has done this type of operation in <br />areas that were more densely populated. Fretham noted the equipment that is used today is very modem <br />and controls the dust very well. Fretham indicated he is prepared to adhere to standards that will not <br />cause problems with the neighbors. <br />Thiesse asked if he has confirmed whether this would still be a viable operation if materials from outside <br />the area are not allowed to be brought in. Thiesse noted his understanding is that Phase I will be mostly <br />concrete recycling and Phases 11 and 1H will be more bituminous. <br />Fretham stated the previous discussion was about needing a site to recycle material and that he would <br />have more flexibility if materials from other projects can be recycled in conjunction with this project. <br />Chair Thiesse opened the public hearing at 7:38 p.m. <br />Allan Engleman, 315 North Old Crystal Bay Road, stated he is not in favor of Lake West's proposal. <br />Engelman noted Mike Gaffron made a comment earlier tonight that there is an alternate site with Eureka <br />on state property and that he wants to know what is going on there. Engleman commented everyone here, <br />including the City Attorney, says Orono cannot do anything. Engleman stated the City Attorney is not <br />doing his job and that he wants to know what is happening with Eureka. Engleman asked whether they <br />will be able to come in there prior to obtaining a permit. <br />Page 16 of 72 <br />