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City Council Minutes October 20, 1997 Page 5 Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Steve Stewart - 18290 Oqden Street - indicated his opposition to the land use and rezoning. He stated his concerns of the possibility of manufacturing hazardous materials in the area and the noise created from industrial uses. Carl Blomquist - Riverview Hei.clhts, Naples Street - indicated his opposition and stated his concerns regarding pollutants and contamination of the groundwater from industrial development. Jim Sutton, 18137 Oqden Street - indicated his opposition and concern that property values will diminish. He further indicated his concern that the aquifer could become contaminated from a hazardous spill. Nicole Bar - Oqden Street -- indicated her opposition and concern that the business park will be close to her back yard and that it will affect her children and daycare business. Tim Ebner - 17994 Union Street - indicated his opposition and stated that there are many reasons why the property should not be rezoned; the property is surrounded on 3 sides by residential zoning; the property is located within one block of the Mississippi River and next to a golf course; traffic, noise, and pollution and the effect it will have on the quality of life. Elizabeth McMullan - Oqden Street - indicated her opposition and stated that she is representing the kids in the neighborhood. She stated that she moved from Bloomington to get away from pollution and noise and does not want to have to deal with it again due to the rezoning. Troy DeMars 14220 182Nd Avenue -indicated his opposition and questioned what types of business would be allowed in the business park. Jon Lavalle - 18020 Union Street - indicated his opposition and stated he enjoys the view he currently has when he is outdoors. Bob Saxon - 18044 Union Street - indicated his opposition and stated that the current zoning for the area is adequate. Bruce Lindeman. Pinewood - indicated his opposition. Stewart Wilson - 17975 Troy Street - stated that he is the property owner. He spoke about the concerns of the city and the neighbors. He stated that he visited business parks in other areas that were well designed and complimented the areas in which they are located. He indicated that a business park should be planned to ensure orderly and aesthetic development. Stewart Wilson indicated he did not support changing the entire parcel to business park, however he indicated his support of scenario 3. Jeremy Schoffield - 13038 Mississippi Road- indicated his opposition and suggested the creation of a nature area through a cooperative venture.