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HB 1041 - MATTERS OF STATE INTEREST cont'd MINERAL RESOURCES Councilwoman Dhieux asked why the City should have to follow someone elses ideas which have not been proven when the City could probably design their own hazard area from past know- ledge from local citizens that have worked the areas underground and why would the state not accept this. Mr. Shelton stated that he would recommend that the areas of mining be looked at and see what potential there is for the City growing in that direction; then if the City needs to go in the direction of an old mine he would encourage getting as much input as possible from local citizens to find out what subsidence hazards are and where they would locate them. Councilwoman Dhieux stated that from looking at the map she could not see any possible growth because of the hazard areas. Mr. Shelton stated that the City could plan their hazard map, but as a geologist and mem- ber of the CGS the state would object to the map if the undermined areas were not included. Mrs. Mary Dilorenzo stated that she spoke with a miner recently and he stated that he was almost positive that there would be no sub- sidence on the Mizel land. Mr. Hobbs again stated that he would like to have the City requeste detailed studies on the proposed land development before being annexed. Mr. Drumm read the amendment as prepared for the Planning Commission. (See attached Resolution #4 & Mineral Resource Amendment) Mr. Drumm pointed out that identified areas the overlay map are subject to reclassification should studies prove different. Mr. Drumm reviewed the map on mineral resource areas. He stated that again Sproul property was excluded because of the Robinson & Assoc. study. Areas outside of that land and along Coal Creek are designated as mineral resource areas. He stated that because of HB 1529 requirements the City should regulate these areas through that instead of through HB 1041. He stated that the staff is proposing that mineral resources not be designated. It has been identified by amending the plan. Mr. Drumm stated that sand and gravel are the main minerals and also coal. He stated that the areas designated are not of commercial value. 5.