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u ,lames Dillie Division of Minerals and Geology Page 2 We have been unable to ascertain who, if anyone, did 61ock the access road. It is possible that the Delta-Montrose Electric Association personnel were responsible since they did a considerable amount of work in that immediate area while they were installing electrical power to the site. United personnel also did work in the area, but we made an alternate route for the users of the access road for the period of time that we were widening the highway and installing a culvert for the access road. We did not leave unattended equipment blocking the roadway for an extended period of time. Our Frustrations: It seems that communications have not gone well with the nearby residents, particularly with Mr. Todd Richardson, Ms. Janice Becker and Mrs. Dorothy Becker. I'm certain that the source of complaints is the disappointment of not prevailing in their effort to defeat our reclamation permit application. They are often not realistic in their expectations. Their understanding of the way things are to be is distorted by their desire to still defeat or hinder our operation. They have erroneously inferred a considerable amount from some of the discussions that simply is not accurate, or true. We do become frustrated, particularly when the complaints are frivolous, in our estimation, and are clearly an attempt to derail our operation. We understand that we must attempt to be more patient with these folks with the hope that we can become more tolerant of each other. We would appreciate some patience and understanding from our neighbors in our initial efforts to develop the mine and to comply with our agreements as time, resources and climate permits. We are grateful to you and the Division for the guidance that you have provided in this process. We remain committed to do what is reasonable and prudent in all aspects of our operations at the Colona Gravel Pit. Respectfully Submitted, UNITED COMPANIES OF MESA COUNTY, INC. ~Ic~ ~ ~ti<<G~C.~ Paul E. McGehee Resource Manager United Companies o/ Mesa County, Inc.