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<br /> <br />110 EAST 17TH STREET · HASTINGS, MINNESOTA 55033 · (612) 437-9023 <br /> <br />November 30,1994 <br /> <br />New Brighton City Council and Planning Committee <br /> <br />Dear City Council and Planning Committee Members: <br /> <br />Tom Thumb has operated"a store at 615 6th Ave. N.W. for over 25 years. <br />Today's customer looks for one place to shop for gas, milk and bread. We <br />need petroleum products in order to survive in the very competitive con- <br />venience store market. <br /> <br />Tom Thumb is strongly committed to protecting Minnesota's environment. <br />On April 1, 1994 the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency presented an <br />award to Tom Thumb for 100% compliance with state petroleum regula- <br />tions. All Store Managers are equipped with Petroleum Spill Kits which are <br />used to control and contain any spill that may occur. <br /> <br />On Wednesday, November 16, 1994, Tom Thumb held an informative <br />meeting at the New Brighton American Legion for all businesses and resi- <br />dents who reside within 350 feet of the store. Eight residents attended the <br />meeting. These residents had some concerns which I've outlined below, <br />followed by our response: <br /> <br />1) Canopy lights shining in their windows. <br />We would instal/lighting that shines straight down. <br /> <br />2) Possible traffic problems. <br />We are changing the location of our driveway to relieve conges- <br />tion. <br /> <br />3) Gas spills. <br />Our Managers will receive training on the prevention of spills and <br />the proper use of Petroleum Spill Kits. <br /> <br />4) Drainage of water from Mother Nature. <br />We are not making any changes that will affect existing drainage. <br /> <br />S) Some residents requested that we also install a deli in the store. <br />Our Director of Store Operations is considering opening a deli in <br />the store. <br />