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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday,May 8,2017 7:00 o'clock p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS—Continued Mattick stated even if it is moved to a new location,there will likely be a new neighbor expressing the same concerns. Mattick stated he does not know if there is any land available that would not impact anyone. Mattick stated the location makes sense and the land is owned by the state. Walsh stated currently the crusher is on the street or in the right-of-way and that they can be asked whether it can be moved four blocks away,which might help mitigate things. Engleman stated he does not understand how they can just move in and take over. Walsh noted the contractor had to have permission from the state to be on that site. Mattick stated Staff will take a look at it but that it is doubtful the state is not aware of it. Printup suggested the state also be informed of the City's concerns,especially as it relates to the impacts to residential neighborhoods. Walsh stated the state is also looking at writing legislation to override the City's zoning ordinances as it relates to wireless technology,with the City not having the right to issue permits or collect fees. Walsh stated Orono would like to retain as much authority as possible. Crosby commented placing it in a different area might also impact additional people rather than two or three. Cliff Otten,2350 West Wayzata Boulevard, stated a week ago the dust was so bad people could not see his property and the noise was so loud people could not hear. Since then the crusher has been moved out. Two weeks ago the contractor shut off access to Highway 12 but a temporary access has been created that will be open tomorrow or the next day. Otten commented Eureka seems to be willing to do whatever they can to accommodate the businesses. Otten indicated he had the same questions as Mr. Engleman. Otten stated he is not sure if they are going to move the crusher back in and that he is not sure how they can set up a crushing operation in front of a business. Walsh suggested Mr. Otten provide the contact information for the people he spoke with to Staff. Otten noted his Internet and phone lines have also been cut but that the contractor took steps to fix it. Crosby encouraged the residents to support the local businesses as much as possible. Richard Anderson, 3205 Crystal Bay Road, stated he wanted to commend the local fire departments for battling the recent marsh fire near Maple Plain. Page 4 of 34