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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 />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 />Walsh stated the City can impose any conditions they deem appropriate and that he does not mind the <br />storage of pipe, machinery and black dirt. Walsh stated if it was not for the apple orchard, he would not <br />have an issue with it, but the apple orchard is the Dumas' livelihood. <br />Crosby asked how big a crusher is. <br />Gaffron stated the whole crushing operation is at least a football field long and that the crusher would <br />probably fit in half of the Council chambers. Gaffron stated he stood out in front of Otten Brothers while <br />they were operating and it was not that dusty, which is likely related to the equipment they were using. <br />Page 5 of 9 <br />