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Elk River Planning Commission August 15, 1994 • Page 2 ISSUE #3 - DUST AND NOISE POLLUTION. Another major concern is the decrease in quality of life from noise and dust pollution resulting from a gravel mining operation, should a conditional use permit be granted. There are approximately 30 families that are from 1/10 of a mile to 1/4 of a mile from this proposed mining area. The problem of pollution must be addressed and all conditions met so as not to sacrifice the quality of life that we currently enjoy. ISSUE #4 - WATER QUALITY AND WATER TABLE MONITORING. It is of the utmost importance that the quality and quantity of the residential water supply not be sacrificed by contaminants used in connection with the mining of gravel or the use of equipment used in the mining. We request that all conditions be outlined and approved by the EPA prior to any consideration of a conditional use permit. ISSUE #5 - CURRENT NATURAL LANDSCAPE. It is important to the residents of this area of Elk River that the natural beauty of the landscape not be disturbed. All that need be done is for you to evaluate the conditions of the landscape of another gravel company east of Proctor and adjacent to a residential area. • ISSUE # 6 - PROPERTY VALUES. Over the last 5 years the city of Elk River has experienced a great property value increase which has resulted in increased tax revenue to the city. It is our belief that this proposed mining operation will result in lower property values and, as a consequence, reduced property tax revenue. Can the city of Elk River afford the devaluation of 100 plus homes during a period of growth and expansion? We, as concerned taxpayers and voters, don't believe so. As you evaluate the request for this conditional use permit we would hope that the needs and concerns of Elk River residents would outweigh that of a negligible economic impact to the Elk River area. That the safety, health, quality of life and property investment not be sacrificed for the benefit of one company contributing little or no economic benefit to the city of Elk River or its residents. We acknowledge the investment the Shiely Company has made in this land. However this investment was made approximately 20 years ago and the city of Elk River made a decision to zone this area as residential. With this in mind, we concerned residents of Greenhead II and III, request that the city maintain their posture and not grant the conditional use permit. • Prepared by Concerned Residents of Greanhead Acres II & III