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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 22, 2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. Walsh stated if it is a windy day, there likely will be dust blowing all over the place. Engleman commented the dust was blowing on the cars and that Eureka had to put up tarps to prevent it from blowing over onto the John Deere property. Dankey and Crosby both agreed that that is more reason to get it off the road where it has the least impact on everybody. Printup asked if there is another larger area in Orono that is further remote. Printup asked whether the contractor could use Baker Park Preserve, which is located in Hennepin County and ftirther removed from everybody. Walsh commented Hennepin County does not want contamination at the park. Dankey stated there are also a number of homes near the park. Printup stated he does not want it to be Orono's problem and that there are other solutions that could be explored. Dankey noted it will be in front of everyone at some point as well as near the school and the soccer fields if it continues down Highway 12. Gaffron noted Baker Park is owned by Three Rivers Park District and that it is unlikely they would allow it on their site. Gaffron stated to his knowledge there is not another site close by in Orono except the site where the Public Works Department recycles some material. Gaffron stated if it is moved to that site, the residents in that area would likely complain. Gaffron indicated there might be large pieces of property in Medina. Crosby asked how close this property is to the apple orchard. Gaffron indicated it is probably 500 to 700 feet to the nearest house and a 1000 feet from the orchard compared to 50 feet in front of Otten Brothers. Dankey noted the trees between the housing development project and the Dumas Orchard are getting all the dust and everything from that project. Dankey stated she has more concerns with the dust from that development impacting the apple orchard than from this site. The City Council reviewed an aerial map of the area. Gaffron pointed out the residences near this site. Dankey stated in her view the property is not that close to other homes. Printup stated it is Hennepin County's project and that it can stay on their road. Printup commented it does not need to be in Orono. Crosby noted it will be in Orono sooner or later and that the City can place different restrictions on the activity if it is on this site. Page 6 of 9