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Jeffrey and Laura Greene <br /> 5255 Cherrywood Lane,Johnstown,CO 80534 <br /> jeffrey.greene@csuglobal.edu <br /> 303-523-3687 <br /> July 5, 2024 RECEIVED <br /> JUL 16 ZOZ4 <br /> on of Rec <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety Colorado filand sa �matlon, <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Mining ng <br /> Denver, Colorado 80203 <br /> Re: Comments on Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. —Amendment application for Kirtright Pit <br /> To whom it may concern: <br /> This letter is written to express my concerns regarding the conduct of Coulson Excavating <br /> Company and their application to open the Stroh and Kirkright pits, which has been submitted in <br /> bad faith. <br /> First of all, it should be noted that Coulson Excavating Company is employing the services of a <br /> consulting firm called Weiland, Inc. which is currently delinquent in its filing status with the <br /> Colorado Secretary of State. Registered Agent Patrick Wayland has been attempting to contact <br /> residents in the Thompson River Ranch while not being currently compliant with Weiland, Inc's <br /> business filing. <br /> In addition to employing an unregistered firm, Coulson Excavating continues to show a blatant <br /> disregard for policies that exist to protect property, public health and the environment. Coulson <br /> Excavating's examples of bad faith in their application include the following: <br /> The pits will cause a decrease in property values. Coulson has attempted to argue that property <br /> value will return once their pit operation is completed, however, Coulson does not guarantee a <br /> specific timeframe in which their operations will be done. The Bonser Pit has been operating for <br /> more than 15 years. It is not reasonable to expect households to wait 15 years to recover the <br /> equity in their homes. Even then, home values will continue to suffer in the Thompson River <br /> Ranch, Thompson Crossing and other surrounding developments for decades because of the <br /> proposed pits. Will Coulson be willing to compensate families for the loss in property values that <br /> will inevitably occur? <br /> Furthermore, the pit will inevitably degrade the aesthetic appeal and air quality of the <br /> surrounding neighborhoods. I am certain that your office has received scientific evidence and <br />