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I I ie I I I I I I le I I I I I I Mr. Hage~n!~h stated Waste Management can pay all the taxes it wants but he is requesting that Council table any decision on this until the community has heard about it. Rick Christian, 7330 - 155th Avenue N.W., Ramsey, stated he is on the northwest comer of the fa¢tllty and felt that any compost would smell. He added that there is a composfing place on Hanson Boulevard for brush, so why would we need another such facility. He stated he:~was not happy about the way the Planning and Zoning Commission handled Commissioner Terry Hendriksen's concerns about the facility. He felt that the public was not well ohough informed and added that Ramsey residents are tired of junk. Mr. Otter statexl the closest neighbors were notified of the informational meeting because he felt that they would have the most concerns. Mr. Christian stated this case should be tabled to allow more involvement from the public. He added that this type of business has to be controlled. Mayor Gilbertson assured the residents that Council would not make a "snap" decision regarding this proposal. Mr. Christian inquired if there would be some type of CUP so there is some control over what the business can do. Mayor Gilbertson replied there will be a conditional use permit and also the County and State require permits which allows them a certain amount of control also. Planning ~d Zoning Commission Chairperson Bawden stated that the P&Z Commission conducted a public hearing and it was published in the Anoka Union as is all City public notices. Mr. Otter stated there is some urgency on his company's part because of the channels they have to go ;through to get all the permits. He added that they always come to the City f'u'st for feedback. He stated they are on the County agenda for January. He offered to address any other Concerns or provisions. He stated if the public wants another meeting, he would be happy to~hold one; however, he requested to be able to move forward on this at the City level thus far. Mayor Oilbertson stated he has no problem with the request. Ms. Frolik suggested Waste Management explain why all the different permits are needed if this is not hazardous waste. Steve Kollodge, Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. stated that the County has a series of solid waste ordinances and this would be considered solid waste. Doug Hanson cautioned Council that if it sounds too good to be tree, maybe it is too good to be tree. 'He suggested Council review the issue further before making a decision. The Council proceeded to review the findings of fact. Following is a list of the amendments to the proposed findings of fact: 1) That Waste Management is the fee owner of the site and supports the application. 2) That the use will not be disturbing to existing or future neighborhood uses. City Council/December 14, 1993 Page 7 of 15