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BOOK �. <br />appreciation for the public's time to come and make their comments <br />and hoped they would stay involved and keep their perspective in <br />front of the Board. <br />Tom Lockwood of 7275 45th Street felt that the issue is that <br />up until now we have not had a problem with a mining operation <br />relative to a residence. He would have a problem with a unilateral <br />500 foot setback for a mine and thought that perhaps there can be <br />a compromise. He respected and understood the concerns of <br />residents and felt a workshop would be in order. He felt it would <br />be prudent for everyone concerned because the miners are trying to <br />run businesses that benefit the community; trying to work within <br />the confines and restrictions of the ordinance; and trying to make <br />a living. Restricting mining operations has a direct impact <br />financially and they are trying to be prudent in their businesses <br />and to run a cost-effective operation. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by <br />Commissioner Eggert, that the Board amend the <br />setback requirement from a residence to 300 feet. <br />Commissioner Eggert reminded everyone that LDR hearings are <br />held every 6 months and this motion would at least put a temporary <br />protection on housing. <br />Vice Chairman Adams clarified that the 300 foot setback would <br />refer to a roadway, a pit or a pile area. <br />Commissioner Bird wondered what other unresolved issues we <br />have that could be included in a workshop. <br />Vice Chairman Adams felt the agenda basically would be the <br />drainage problem between the 10 mile ridge and the railroad and <br />perhaps the role that mines or lakes could play in relieving some <br />of that pressure. <br />Dean Luethje felt that always pushing the mining operations <br />out into the agricultural area is not always the best way. He <br />believed that the pit itself is not as much an objection as the <br />haul road and the spoiling area and suggested some more compromise. <br />Vice Chairman Adams suggested that the workshop also could <br />take a more proactive role in looking at ideal spots for that type <br />of activity. <br />Commissioner Tippin emphasized that the Board is being asked <br />to be experts on a great many things which are becoming very <br />10 <br />MAY 319 1995 <br />