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Planning Commission Minutes June 24, 1987 page 3 Schuh - continued a gravel pit since prior to the consolidation of Oneka Township and the City of Hugo as well as the city zoning ordinance. It should be noted that the city does have authority to stipulate reasonable conditions on the operation of the gravel pit in question. At the May 4, 1987 regular meeting of the city council several amendments were made to the existing mining and excav- ating regulations. Richard Schuh and Mr. John Erickson from Anderson Bros. Construction were present to address questions. Mr. Schuh stated that they have been operating under the newly established hours of 7:OOAM to 6:OOPM even though their per- mit would allow them to continue until 7:OOPM. Mr. Huber informed the commission that the "operation" of the pit did not include vehicles coming and going from the pit, maintenance of equipment, and incidental repairs does not constitute operation of the pit. Mr. Erickson stated they would be doing all of their work during daytime hours because of the limitations on the job site. Mr. Blanchard asked Mr. Schuh if he intended to install the "no tres- passing" signs and locked gatef Mr. Schuh indicated that Mr. Goiffon had agreed to do these things but/xe failed to do them Mr. Schuh would take care of it. Mr. Blanchard questioned how much material is remaining, how far west the operation has moved, and how long the pit has been in operation. Mr. Schuh was not sure of the distance they have moved west, but felt that there was substantial material left in the pit. Several residents were present to voice their opposition to the bituminous operation. They did not feel that the gravel pit operation was the irritation to the neighborhood but rather the blacktop manufacturing. Residents were concerned with the contamination of water and the fumes emitted from the blacktop business. Mr. Senkler stated that the MPCA has stringent regulations on such operations and if there is any question as to compliance by Anderson Construction, pollution control agency should be contacted. Motion made by Sullivan, seconded by Jesinski to recommend approval of the Special Use Permit for Goiffon/Hansen to allow for excavating and mining. All aye, motion passed. Motion made by Olson, seconded by Sullivan to recommend approval of the Mining Permit for Richard Schuh to operate the Hansen/Goiffon Pit with the additional amendments to the permit. 1. Language to the effect that mining shall not include blasting. 2. Nuisances on-site are to be abated pursuant to Chapter 200 of the City Code. 3. The fee for mining and excavating permits shall be established by council resolution. 4. Refrain from mining below grade closer to 50' to the boundary of any zone where such activities are not permitted, or closer than 50' to the boundary. 5. Inspections are to be conducted on-site twice annually. 6. The inspection fee to cover periodic inspection costs shall be based on actual costs incurred or as set by council resolution. 7. Increase the insurance liability limits to $300,000 to any one person and $600,000 for any occurrence naming the community as an additional insured. 8. To conduct operations only between the hours of 7:OOAM and 6:OOPM Monday through Saturday.