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MINUTES OF THE <br />ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />Monday, May 22, 2017 <br />7:00 o'clock p.m. <br />Engleman noted this job was let the 10' of January and by the 13' of February, Eureka had obtained a <br />permit from the state. Engleman stated Lakewest Development applied after that date and that Eureka did <br />not bid this job based on using this site. <br />Fretham stated Eureka bid the job based on onsite crushing. <br />Walsh stated it comes down to a philosophical discussion about what the City wants to see happen on the <br />property and that the City needs to take into consideration the nearby residents. <br />Crosby asked where the crushing would occur if it is not allowed on this site. <br />Walsh indicated it would be in the middle of the road somewhere since the road and the right-of-way is <br />owned by Hennepin County. <br />Crosby stated this site would be the least intrusive to the businesses and makes the most sense. <br />Dankey stated moving the crushing operation to this site will limit the disruption to the downtown <br />businesses and their customers. <br />Printup commented he does not agree with the crushing and that he would like to hear more on the <br />staging of the concrete and asphalt. Printup stated in his view there is more to come after the storage, <br />which could lead to the crushing. Printup noted the City does not need to allow it and that it is currently <br />happening in Long Lake. <br />Walsh noted the crushing activity will move to different areas as the road project progresses. <br />Crosby stated Orono also needs to be good neighbors to Long Lake and that he is concerned about the <br />disruption to the local businesses. <br />Walsh stated portions of the road will be closed in sections all the time and that he is leaning towards not <br />allowing it on this site. Walsh questioned what could happen if the crushing activity is moved to this site <br />and all the apples get dust on them. Walsh stated that could destroy an apple orchard that has been there <br />for 50 years. <br />Dankey asked what the Dumas family did during the construction of the road that was right next to them. <br />Dankey noted the residential development also abuts right up to the apple orchard. <br />Walsh stated the City cannot control Hennepin County and that there were likely complaints made to <br />them during the project. <br />Engleman commented it was not a problem when they were putting in the road. <br />Walsh stated the issue is the crushing and the resulting dust and debris. <br />Crosby noted the City can impose a time frame on the crushing activity and only allow it towards the end <br />of the project. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />