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I\lr. John Kuester July 18, 19941 • Page 2 comfortable that the control methods used in the mine along with annual reclamation of exposed surfaces and including the significant forested buffer between the mine and existing residential properties will be very effective at controlling dust. ISSUE #5 - WATER TABLE AND WELL MONITORING. It is very important to the residential neighborhoods and the Shiely Company that we establish existing conditions and that we monitor the impact of our mining on the ground water. We propose to employ the city's consulting hydrogeologist for the purpose of developing a monitoring plan. This plan would be subject to a review by the city and the neighborhood group and, of course, the Shiely Company. This monitoring program will monitor water quality and water depth and will provide assurance for the residential neighborhoods that their wells will be protected and will provide a data base for. the Shiely Company in the event that there is any claim against the company for well damage. With this monitoring program and with the implementation of the company's pollution prevention plan at Elk River, I am confident that we can operate this mine in a way which does not damage nearby residential wells. ISSUE #6 - MINING DIRECTION. We agree that mining will proceed from the north and work towards the south on this property. i ISSUE #7 - RECLAMATION AND SLOPES. The Shiely Company will reclaim approximately 80% of the previous year's mining each year. The unreclaimed portion of the property is necessary for internal roads, conveyor belt alignment, material storage, etc. The company's reclamation will include grading slopes to a minimum of four to one and topsoiling and seeding. All the topsoil that currently exists on this property will be saved. It will be spread to the thickness that is currently existing. We are uncertain if there is currently three inches of topsoil on portions of this property. ISSUE #8 - NOISE CONTROL. The Shiely Company will conform to State and Local noise control restrictions at all times. Furthermore, it is the company's track record at other locations, and expressed goal, to perform at levels far better than the State requirements. We are very confident that we can operate this facility in a manner which is very compatible in this regard. ISSUE #9 - BERMS AND FENCING. The only berming that appears to be necessary is along the north edge of our southerly property. We do propose to construct a landscape feature along the south side of Highway 33 beneath the power lines. This berm will be constructed high enough to obstruct view into the mine from traffic on Highway 33. Fencing is an important issue for security and safety reasons. We have agreed that the company will construct a four foot fence made up of woven wire on the bottom with a single strand of non-barbed wire along the top. This fence would be constructed at the limits of the proposed excavation. Please refer to the enclosed map for the line which designates the proposed mine face and fence line. • •