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City Council Meeting <br /> January 11, 2006 <br /> Page 4 <br /> --------------------------- <br /> "Preserve and maintain forested gateways leading into Pequot Lakes." <br /> "Ensure that all new development complements and does not <br /> detract from the natural, scenic, and cultural amenities unique to Pequot <br /> Lakes." <br /> "Mining of aggregate is a large endeavor on former agricultural land in the <br /> northeast corner of the City. The location has been chosen because of the <br /> availability of quality raw material and the relative isolation of the area. <br /> The product mined from this site is used primarily outside of the City, and <br /> per capita, relatively few residents are employed in this endeavor. The <br /> City benefits by having lower costs for aggregate products than <br /> surrounding areas, but must also deal with the potential for pollution as <br /> well as increased damage to local roads from hauling operations." <br /> Dean Williams, Planning and Zoning Commission, noted that after <br /> listening to tonight's comments, he would not change his motion to deny <br /> the conditional use permit. He further noted that he could not find any <br /> conditions that would allow the application on the proposed property. <br /> Dave Johnson, President of Anderson Brothers, spoke regarding the <br /> ethics of the company. He also noted that asphalt plants are no longer <br /> considered a pollutant. Mr. Johnson asked those who worked for <br /> Anderson Brothers to be recognized in the audience. <br /> Jane Hemel, resident of West Twin Lake, asked the Council to consider <br /> the advantages to having the land be residential in use. <br /> There being no further comments, Mayor Malecha closed the public <br /> hearing. <br /> Council Member Pfeiffer noted that she has a concern with the noise that <br /> would be generated from the mining operation. <br /> Council Member Ryan questioned the time period of an interim use. He <br /> also questioned the seasonality of the traffic flow especially with weight <br /> restrictions and peak vacation and holiday seasons. Council Member <br /> Ryan questioned the economic benefit to the City. <br /> Council Member Sjoblad questioned how the gravel operation would <br /> benefit the City. <br />