HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-02 CCMJOINT WORKSHOP WITH CITY COUNCIL, SHAFER MINING
AND AFFECTED RESIDENTS
JULY 22, 2002
Mayor Hunt call the workshop to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Council chambers.
PRESENT: Siedow, Dunn, Hunt, Armstrong (arrived at 5:20 p.m.), DeLapp, City
Planner Dillerud and Administrator Kueffner.
Planner Dillerud reviewed his report dated July 16, 2002.
John Roskowski, Ivy Ct., lives a quarter mile away from the Shafer site, and hears
beepers on the loaders going off at 7 a.m. and tail gate doors banging. He works nights
and sleeps in the morning, and has had to cut down his work hours because he cannot
sleep in the morning due to the noise. The days of work are M-Saturday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
The residents agreed that the "No Trespassing" signs did help in the beginning, but the
dirt bikes are back ... usually in the early afternoon during the week when Shafer isn't
working. A resident stated he called the Sheriffs Dept, took them an hour to respond, and
by then the bikes are gone. Resident thought this activity would stop if enforced and
tickets were issued. Another resident stated the dirt bikes are coming from the north side
because they drive by and wave to him.
Resident stated that maybe this location is not appropriate for this mining/contracting
business. Planner Dillerud stated there has to be serious impact on health, safety and
welfare. The City cannot arbitrarily rewrite the CUP; otherwise, it would find itself in
court.
Council member DeLapp asked if there is any place out of 60+ acres near completion that
could be seeded. Scott Spisak responded they were working toward that. They placed
the berm on the north side and prepared a restoration plan.
Administrator Kueffner suggested contacting Sgt. Osterman for setting up a
"Neighborhood Watch".
Planner Dillerud responded if the "No Trespassing" signs did not work, a sting operation
could be set up. Dillerud also suggested hiring a Security guard.
Council member DeLapp indicated the Shafer Mining pit could be considered an
attractive nuisance under State Law. The noise disturbs people, causing calls to the City
and Sheriff's Dept. The City should require owners to keep the dirt bikes out. They
might have to install a fence, otherwise, the property owners are responsible to find
something else that would help.
A resident stated that backfilling on north side made the elevation higher than the houses
now and wanted the City Engineer to take a look.
The Shafer representative stated he had the understanding that back up alarms are
required on all moving equipment. He will check with OSHA about adding resistors to
reduce the sound levels. The trucks could do a better job setting up haul routes. He said
they would co-operate with a sting and would give the Deputies a key to the gate. They
would also try erecting an orange safety fence because it would be highly visible at the
point trespassers are now entering. An effort is being made for dust control with a
watering truck out in the morning and later in the day. Since the berm is up, it's better,
recognizing it is not dust free.
The five major issues to be addressed:
1. Noise: Back up Beepers on loaders, banging tailgate doors —not when emptying
truck
2. Trespassing
3. Dust control — more sweepers on Jamaca Avenue
4. Grades — water table, heights
5. Berm is covered with weeds— needs landscaping
These action items will be taken to the August 6ch Council meeting. Copies of CUP will
be mailed to affected residents for the next meeting
Adjourned at 6:45 p.m..