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