Julie Parent
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There was standing room only at the Columbus City Council Meeting on Oct. 11. Columbus Public Communications Coordinator Jessica Hughes estimated there were between 150 and 160 people in attendance. Some people were there to protest the Bituminous Roadways. Inc.’s proposal to open an asphalt plant at 13345 and 13363 West Freeway Drive in Columbus, while others, including some Bituminous Roadways employees, were there to show support for the business. This “Triangle” property is located just south of the Interstate 35 split, around two miles south of Running Aces Casino and Racetrack.
Bituminous Roadways is hoping a new facility on the property will produce asphalt for its paving projects within a 15-mile radius, representing an expansion into the north metro for a company that currently has plants in Minneapolis, Inver Grove Heights and Stillwater. Many residents do not feel an asphalt plant would enhance the city or the environment,
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