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Council is saying, but some members need more time to get some answers. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that they need to identify funding sources for costs associated w.ith the Town Center. City Administrator Norman noted that staff would not be able to provide those figures in two weeks. Councilmember Elvig stated that the land ownership issues have to be addressed. ' Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Elvig, Zimmerman, Pear~on, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Abstained: Councilmembers Cook and Kurak. Mayor Gamec recessed the regular, meeting of the City Council. Mayor Gamec called the regular meeting of the City Council back to order. Case #9: Status Conditional Use Permit for Asphalt Mix Plant; Case of Commercial Asphalt_ ~ Community Development Director Frolik stated that at Citizen Input at City Council meetings on October 22 and November 12, 2002, City Council received a complaint on each date from a resident regarding bad odors emanating from the Commercial Asphalt plant located at 14100 Basalt St. N.W. The November 26, 2'002, Council agenda included an extensive case.regarding the history of the plant and its status with respect to current environmental regulations. On November 26, 2002, City Council tabled the matter for 60 days and directed Staff to .gather additional information for Council to use in making a determination regarding how to proceed in the Commercial Asphalt case. Commercial Asphalt plant operations shut down for the season last November. Needless to say, no new complaints have been received at the City since last November. Last November, Mike Caron of Commercial Asphalt made a commitment last November to explore ways to resolve the odor issues. Staff has been in touch with Mr. Caron. Commercial Asphalt has offered up a couple of options. First, the plant was designed in a way that they can raise the stack height another 30-40 feet. Raising the stack height provides more time and area for odors to dissipate before reaching ground level. Another option is that this sp~ring the plant manager will erect a sign at the unloading area establishing that all deliveries must contain the odor mitigating additive and there will be regular monitoring for compliance. In addition, the additive supplier has suggested that the ratio of additiue to asphalt cement should be 1 gallon per truckload, especially for modified asphalt cements, which are more odorous. Mike Caron, Tiller Corporation, stated that they would like to make a strong effort this spring to make sure the right amount of odor additives are being used, Councilmember Elvig inquired if the additive would eliminate the smell. Mr. Caron explained that the additive masks the smell as well as eliminating, some of the odor so that the asphalt smell should not be so noticeable. Councilmember Kurak stated that the City has received 'many complaints from Mr. Hamilton, which concerns her. Councilmember Cook inquired if there is health affects because of what is being dispersed and if they mask the smell is there still those health concerns. City Council/March 11, 2003 Page 15 of 22 -141-