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Air and Noise OualitX: <br />Within this operation trucks coming and going and heavy equipment operating it would add <br />continuous dust and exhaust fumes to the environment. The residents of the Town of Milliken <br />would continually hear the noise from the large trucks, heavy equipment, and back-up beepers <br />during the six days of operation with this facility. <br />Ground Water: <br />There are numerous registered and non-registered wells within this proximity. What effect will <br />the gravel mining operation have on these wells and adjacent properties. Trucks and heavy <br />equipment operating near the Thompson rivers will cause contamination of the river due to the <br />use of diesel fuel, grease, hydraulic fluid, etc. <br />dlife• <br />Phis area is a prime habitat for wildlife (deer, foxes, coyotes, bald eagles, raccoons, etc), which <br />some are on the endangered Gst. This operation would seriously destroy the habitat and create a <br />concern for the wetlands to the west. <br />PROPERTY VALUES: <br />The property owners of the Town of Milliken would be put at extreme risk of losing property <br />value and thus reducing the tax base for the town ifthis operation approved. <br />We understand that there is another request (PlatteTrust Annexation) of 1576 acres south of <br />Wildcat Acres Subdivision to be annexed into town, so they can proceed with a review of getting <br />a sand and gravel operation. We would hope that the town is not actively pursuing this type of <br />business, but pursuing commercial business that would be beneficial and improve the~standard of <br />living for the residents and not be detrimental to them and the town. <br />In conclusion, based on the above we asked that this proposal be denied. <br />Town of Milliken Residents <br />Cc: Honorable Mayor Linda Messner <br />Milliken Board of Trustees <br />J.R. Schnelzer <br />Johnstown Breeze <br />State of Colorado <br />Honorable Governor Owens <br />Division of Minerals & Geology <br />Division of Wildlife <br />Department of Transportation <br />Department of Health <br />