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-142- Mr. Caron replied that that is not the case at all. He explained that their plant is regulated.by pollution control and the EPA has looked into the safety of asphalt plants. Councilmember Pearson inquired if Mr. Caron has received complaints at any of their other plants. Mr. Caron replied that they did have similar complaints at their Scandia plant. They have introduced the additive and increased the height of the smokestack at that plant and since that time they have not received any complaints. Councilmember Kurak stated that the issue was brought about last year because she thought-the permit was up for renewal or was the issue brought forward because of the complaints staff · received. Community Development Director Frolik replied that the issue was brought forward because of the complaints, the permit's in effect until 2005. Councilmember Kurak inquired if Mr. Hamilton complains that the smells are worse at a certain time of day. Community' DeVelopment Director Frolik explained that it seems that the smells are more impacted by weather conditions. Councilmember Strommen stated that it is important that monitoring is done in some sort of systematic way. If they are going to receive reports on a quarterly basis, she would like to see a reference to the amount of additive that has been used. She inquired if staff had a recommendation on how long the probation period should be. Community Development Director Frolik explained that on a fiscal basis, the first report would be due to the City Council the first meeting of July'. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman,-seconded by Councilmember Strommen, .to direct Commercial Asphalt to step up enforcement of additive standards and/or increase the,. height of the smokestacks and direct City staff to make quarterly status reports to the City Council regarding plant operations until the end of the year. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Zimmerman, Strommen, Cook, Elvig, Kurak, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #10: Addendum to Ramsey Town Center Retail Market Analys~s City Administrator Norman stated that on January 13, 2003, the EDA made a recommendation to the City Council to move forward, with a market analysis for the retail node of Highway #47 and 167th Avenue, contingent upon staff working with McComb Group to negotiate a more cost effective proposal. The City Council reviewed the recommendation during their January 28, 2003 meeting. The City Council directed staff to obtain additional proposals. Economic Development Consultant, Mike Mulrooney, submitted Requests for Proposals to Maxfield City Council/March 11, 2003 Page 16 of 22 I I I I I I I I I I' I I I I I I I I I