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PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES
NOVEMBER 22, 2011
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Call to Order:
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Work Session Meeting of the Planning Commission
was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Chairperson Powell called the meeting to order at
6:52p.m. with Commissioners Demuth, Ege, Irving, Weber, and Dinella were present.
Commissioner Miller was absent. Also in attendance were Senior Planner Zweber, and Recording
Secretary Hanson.
Discussion:
Senior Planner Zweber updated the Commissioners
a. UMore Gravel Mining Update (10-01-ME).
on the UMore/Dakota Aggregates gravel mining proposal that the Commission will be reviewing in
2012. Mr. Zweber then reviewed the proposed schedule for upcoming items and also explained the
ancillary uses that will be involved.
Gravel Mining Meeting by Dakota Aggregates with the Neighbors January 2012
Review and Adoption of a Large Scale Mineral Extraction Ordinance First Qtr. of 2012
Review and Issuance of a Mineral Extraction Permit Second Qtr. of 2012
Review and Renewal of the Mineral Extraction Permit Annually
Chairperson Powell asked what other mines in the metro area are as large. Mr. Zweber replied that
Maple Grove had a large mining area at one time and that Empire Township has an area that can
operate to that scale but it currently is not.
Discussion took place on the areas that will be mined, the reclamation requirements, possible road
access points, proposed security and insurance parameters.
Chairperson Powell asked if the 60 day review time period is applicable and Mr. Zweber replied that
the 60 day time period will kick in only after the ordinance is adopted and the permit is applied for.
Adjournment There being no further business to come before this Commission, Chairperson
:
Powell adjourned the meeting at 7:36p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathie Hanson, Recording Secretary