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City Council Minutes October 8, 2007 Page 9 • 5.3.B. Consideration of Rezoning to Permit Gravel Mining in the Area Known as North of 225 Avenue and Adjacent to Baldwin Street Planning Manager Jeremy Barnhart presented his staff report. Ken Kuhn, Gemstone -noted that Gemstone does not own the subject property at this time. He stated that Gemstone drilled the subject property for minerals and they found that there are minerals on half of the property. Mr. Kuhn explained that this area is not in the Mineral Overlay District; therefore, due to the expense of environmental assessments and land acquisition, Gemstone wished to discuss whether or not the Council is open minded to including this property into the Mineral Overlay District before proceeding. John Shardlow, Bonestroo -stated that the Metropolitan Council has recognized that aggregate resources are a diminishing resource in the Twin Cities Metro area. He indicated that he understands the comprehensive plan for this area is commercial and explained that he believes mining is a very compatible use for future commercial. He stated that his company was involved with the master planning and environmental review for the Arbor Lakes area in Maple Grove. Mr. Shardlow asked for Council feedback to allow any potential concerns to be addressed. Mayor Klinzing commented that mining of the materials is very important. She noted that future sewer and water extension for the area has not been discussed. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned when mining would begin and end if this proposal is approved. NIr. Kuhn explained that the environmental review process will take 18-24 months. Mr. Kuhn indicated that the property has about a 20-year mine-life. Councilmember Gumphrey e.~pressed concern over traffic entering and existing Highway 169. The Council concurred that traffic is a concern. Mr. Kuhn explained that the environmental review process would address this issue. Councilmember Motin questioned why this area is not included in the Mineral Overlay District. Mr. Barnhart explained that his understanding is that when the city conducted the environmental impact study, property owners were given an opportunity to participate and those that opted out were not included in the study. Mr. Maurer and Ms. Haug concurred. 5.2. Garbage Hauler Hours of Operation Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug presented her staff report. Councilmember Gumphrey stated that he has received complaint calls regarding garbage being picked up at 6:00 a.m. He stated that he would prefer that garbage collection begin at 7:00 a.m. and be extended later into the evening if necessary. Councilmember Farber concurred noting that the haulers could begin with the commercial properties first. Ms. Haug noted that commercial garbage operations are handled by a separate set of trucks. Councilmember Motin stated that he likes the idea of rerouting the haulers to address the issues. He noted that he has not had one complaint related to garbage haulers in his nine years on the Council. • Ms. Haug indicated that she has spoken to both contracted hfi.ulers for the organized collection in the city and they both indicated that if the hours are changed they would like