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I I I I I I I I I I I I I Doug Fountain, 15255 Garnet, stated that on two occasions he smelled the odor and he lives 2-[/2 to 3 miles west of Mr. Barthold. Upon inquiry, Mr. Barthold stated that he has no sows; therefore, the herd size will stay at 350. Darlene Perrin, 5490 - 156th Lane N.W. stated that in the information from Mr. Goodrich~s meeting with the veterinarian, he (vet) had commented that the odor would linger after the pigs are gone. She stated that on her dad's farm, they had pigs for about three years and the smell lingered for about five years after they were gone. Mr. Barthold stated that the aroma is much worse where there are "critters" stirring it up. If the land was left idle and sealed over, the smell wouldn't be raised. A1 Pear ~s0n, 14821 Bowers Drive N.W., Ramsey, stated if the pig herd has been reduced to half and they are running on the same area as was the 700, it can't help but reduce odor. He added that by rotating yards, the smell can be kept to a minimum. The trick is to keep the yards dry; however, you can't control the weather. Councilmember Zimmerman asked Mr. Barthold what his long term plans were for his farm. Mr. Barthold stated he would like to keep his herd at 350 as anything less wouldn't be an operation. Following discussion of possible court times, etc., City Attorney Goodrich informed Mr. Barthold that the court is interested in abating the nuisance o it will not put him out of business; Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Hardin to continue to pursue in court to abate the nuisance and if the situation improves, the City will cancel the court proceedings at that time. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Hardin and Petersom -Voting No: Councilmember Beyer. (She felt Mr. Barthold should be given a chance beoause he has been cooperating with the City Attorney.) Case #4: Request for Final Plat Approval of Bona Addition, a Minor Subdivision; Case of John Bona Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Mr. John Bona has submitted application for a minor subdivision to be named Bona Addition. The availability of municipal water and sanitary l~ewer resulting from the development of Ramsey Meadows to the east of the subject property has prompted Mr. Bona to subdivide his property into four single family urban residential lots. Park dedication will be cash. Ms. Frolik stated that if the resolution changing! park dedication fees is passed, the new fee will be $620 per lot; however, Mr. Bona has, l~een in the process of subdividing for three months and is asking that he pay the $500 fee the City presently charges. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Hardin to adopt Resolution g03-01-012 granting final plat approval to Bona Addition with a park dedication fee of $500 per new lot created. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Hardin, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. City Council/January 26, 1993 Page 6 of 11