2017-02-24_REVISION - M1990041 (3)

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Exhibit J - 3/4 1 am working with a property owner, Mr. George Otten, who has asked me to assist him in resolving some compliance issues with his Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ("DRMS") reclamation permit encompassing the Golden Gilpin mill site. The Golden Gilpin Mill is located within the city limits of Black Hawk, Colorado in Gilpin County. The site is an historic mill site, developed in the latter half of the 19th century, during the height of mining activity in the district. Ores from mines the district were hauled to the site for processing using a combination of methods, chiefly for the production of gold and silver. Lead, zinc and copper would have been produced as secondary products. Generally, the ores were concentrated at the site and concentrate would have been transported off site for further smelting and refining. The current building sits on the footprint of the Prize Stamp Mill. The foundation of the Meade (Gunnell Gold Mining and Milling Company) Stamp Mill sits proximal to the current building. Both of those facilities were serviced by the Gilpin Tramway and the Colorado & Southern Railway. The current building was constructed around 1932 operated intermittently thereafter. Purchased in the 1980's by Mr. George Otten Jr., the property received a permit from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources in 3990 for mining/milling and reclamation. The permit and reclamation plan approved then survives today, which Includes the post -reclamation existence of all buildings and structures. All equipment in the building is operable (with minor repair) and is an excellent example of a small plant from the early half of the last century. The DRMS has unilaterally revised his reclamation plan to include demolition of the Golden Gilpin mill structures. One of the factors that the DRMS will consider is historic significance of the buildings. Mr. Offen and I believe that the completeness of the facility, along with its history and status as one of the last surviving examples of historic milling should be preserved. Mr. Otten is also very interested in the post - reclamation use of the building as an educational or tourist facility and we believe strongly that this is consistent with the planning and zoning of the City of Blackhawk. We have received your contact information from Dr. Forsyth, of the Gilpin Historical Society. Any advice or suggestions you may have for us, regarding the preservation of this facility would be greatly welcome. Thanks, in advance. Matt Collins, P.E., Q.P. General Manager 3