Milan United's position on Red Wing
Milan United joins those in opposition to the proposed further mining of the former Archer property, and we support the statement made by the Milan Town Board at the hearing In it the town board requests an immediate denial of the permit on the basis that mining is not permitted in the town and any other action would be a denial of home rule. Failing this, the town board requests a 60 day extension of the comment period and an adjudicatory hearing.
We believe that this project is so big that it cannot but disrupt the lives of the individuals living near it and the town in general. We see no plan for mitigation that can compensate from the resulting disruption. We have seen the disruption caused by the limited mining operation presently conducted by Red Wing, and certainly an expansion of the facility will not result in any diminution of this.
Tens of thousands of years ago the last continental glacier laid down this ribbon of sand and stone in its retreat north. We believe that it should stay as it was deposited until the next glacier chooses to move it. The potential damage to the environment of the town is too great to take the risk
posted by milanunited @ 2:44 PM
1 Comments:
does that mean that you will not consume products from mines like red wing? I think you want granite counter tops, ceramic tiles, cement foundations, roads and other products from mines but you want other people to bear the burdeon of the mine. This is not a good approach. Milan is a rural envirnment. Mining and farming is what you do in rural communities. Mitigation of the negative consequences related to the mine and its operation is the proper approach. Now is the time to negotiate the best possible deal for the people that will ultimately be affected. It is unlikely that the town can stop the mine.
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