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Since the application is for a 110 permit, the operation will have limited employee; and truck <br />traffic. The plan calls for the operation to build a road and culvert that we will maintain. In <br />addition, I have spoken with the county highway and road department about providing gravel for <br />the roads in the area. It should not present undo tax stress on the county for additional road <br />maintenance, schools, sewer, water supply or other public services. Tax revenue should increase <br />with the operation purchasing food, gas, materials and supplies from local merchants. <br />The total BLM land zoned for mining is 80 acres. The acreage does not have river or lake access, <br />little aspen growth, no hiking trails, with no camping, hunting, or four-wheel driving being <br />allowed. Currently the City of Fairplay allows panning at the Fairplay Beach area, charging the <br />residents and visitors a fee to enjoy the panning experience. That is great and I encourage them <br />to continue to do that. The proposed mining area is about a half mile from the Historic Town of <br />Fairplay and separated by grasslands, Fairplay Beach, previous mining tailings, Platte River and a <br />parcel of land. In essence, the operation is in an area that is removed enough that visitors and <br />residents will continue to enjoy the recreational activities offered by the area. <br />In submitting this letter and application, I have addressed the operational outline and makeup <br />while answering questions that may arise from your Department and other agencies. Thank you <br />for your consideration with this application for a 110 mining permit and should you have <br />questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Boyd Astemborski <br />Member <br />Destiny Mining, LLC