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Airil 22, 1992 The regular meeting was called to order by Chairman Peltier at 7:05PM. PRESENT: Mezzano, Rubenzer, Oswald, Olsen, Peltier, Carole LaBelle. ABSENT: Davis Chairman Peltier requested that Vice Chairman Mezzano conduct the meeting due to the fact that she has a severe cold. Mr. Allen Barnard, attorney for River City Asphalt (RCA) submitted a written report summarizing their responses to the questions raised at the public hearing on March 25, 1992 which will be on file in the city clerk's office. He also stated that they are investigating the possibility of directing half of the traffic to the north and half to the south with an exit directly onto County Rd. 8A. Commissioners questioned whether there is sand washing being done on site, why the 3 gas lines on the property were not identified on the map and why there was 100' of one line exposed, and why there were tree stumps and debris piled on site. Bruce Folz stated that the previous operator did sand washing on site, however RCA was not. Mr. Folz stated he would be submitting a map and written report regarding the impact on the watershed district. Ken Swanson, supervisor at the gravel pit stated he was aware that a portion of one line was exposed for the purpose of being capped and he does know precisely where each gas line is located on site. He also stated that the debris was from Hugo's CIP Phase 2 Project and will be burned when a burning permit is issued. Attorney John Bannigan, spokesman for the surrounding residents met with the applicant and Mr. Barnard to discuss the proposal. Mr. Bannigan stated the date of the original permit should be established, what the law in Oneka Twp. was at the time of issuance, and whether or not a legal non -conforming use can be expanded? Area resideits again expressed their concern regarding noise, odor, traffic, long term operation, and deprivation of the use of their own property. They felt that the City of Hugo now has the opportunity to choose the direction in which Hugo, as it is today, is to go. Other concerns included, no business telephone number to call with complaints, no address on the pit, so when a complaint is received by Washington County, it is filed under the complainants address. Acting Chairman Mezzano closed the public hearing. Chairman Peltier felt this was a valuable natural resource which should not go to waste by denying this request. Other commissioners concurred that the community had changed significantly since the original permit was granted and the concerns of residents must be seriously considered in making a decision on this request. Commissioner Olsen stated that if the mining and bituminous plant were separate issues he may view the request differently.