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noxious odor. It may be a situation where they have overstayed their welcome. When they first moved into the City the area was a lot less developed. Councilmember Strommen stated that it concerns her when they have other businesses that have employees that might have to go home because of the odor. Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler wanted to be clear that staff does not come forward with a suggestion or an opinion on how to handle the situation. Mayor Gamec suggested that the City Attorney review the infonnation. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that the MPCA has some input on the use and they have not issued any negative complaints against Commercial Asphalt. Councilmember Cook stated that the plant meets and exceed the requirements for what they are releasing so they have to handle the issue very carefully. Councihnember Stromrnen suggested that the City Council discuss the issue at a work session. Case #10: Consider Establishment of the Town Center Review Board City Administrator Norman requested that the item be tabled until December 16th. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmernber Strommen, to table action until December 16th. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig stated that he was concerned with staff spending more time on the issue developing an ordinance because that would mean it would be a commission. He felt that there would be a real conflict with the Town Center Review Board being parallel to the Planning Commission. City Administrator Norman replied that that is why staff would like more time to discuss the issue. There are some items that work parallel with the Planning Commission, but there are some items that have nothing to do with Planning Commission such as deter~nining the types of businesses, themes of the buildings, etc. Councilmember Elvig stated that there are a lot of things that would be strictly in conflict with the Planning Commission, which is why he would recommend that the Review Board be established as a committee and if it is detmrnined later that is should be established as. a commission they can' do so then. Councilmember Kurak inquired if the development agreement indicated that a Town Center Review Board needed to be established within 90 days of the signing of the development agreement. City Administrator Norman replied yes, but staff has informed Ramsey Town Center, LLC that it will take longer than the 90 days, but they are working on it. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Cook, Strommen, Kin'ak, Elvig, Pearson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. City Council/December 9, 2003 Page 17 of 23 -30-