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ATTACHMENT 4 row Shiely Company 2915 Waters Rd.,Suite 105 • • Eagan,MN 55121 (612)683.0600 Fax(612)683-8108 July 18, 1994 Mr. John Kuester 19834 York Street Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Dear Mr. Kuester: SUBJECT: Shiely Company Mine Proposal • Thank you very much for yours and your committee's efforts and for your time in working with the Shiely Company on our proposal to mine in Elk River. The following is our understanding of the resolution of the issues which were brought to our attention by your June 14, 1994 letter. ISSUE #1 - PARKLAND DEDICATION. I am enclosing, herewith, a copy of a map which identifies the proposed mining boundary. The mining boundary which is identified on the map is a compromise which is intended to strike a balance between the company's important economic interests and the preservation of a unique natural feature. Your group has expressed an interest in • finding a way to preserve a large part of this forested area for parks purposes. In that interest, to the extent that we can help you meet that goal while preserving the investment of our owners, we will cooperate in every way. At this time we are willing to propose to our Board of Directors that we dedicate 50 acres in the southwest corner of our property for parks purposes. Please see the map for the approximate boundary of that dedication. ISSUE #2 - HOURS OF OPERATION. It is our understanding that the neighborhood task force is agreeable to the proposed mining and processing hours. We are proposing to operate the mining equipment between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays. In addition we are proposing to operate the wash plant between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. ISSUE #3 - HAULING ROUTES. The Shiely Company will make a concerted effort to direct its contract haulers onto Highway 33 and onto State Highway 169. We have had very good success with this kind of directive at other locations and anticipate good trucker cooperation in Elk River. Therefore, we are anticipating that greater than 90% of our truck traffic will go east on 33 to 169. The only truck traffic that would not follow that route would be for deliveries to local construction jobs. Those deliveries will follow the best access routes to the particular construction site. ISSUE #4 - DUST CONTROL. Dust control will be accomplished primarily by the use of • conveyor belts for transferring material, but also by the use of watering equipment. We are very CELEBRATING YEA ILS! Quality Construction Materials