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! I I I I I I I I I I Mr. Goodrich replied that the lawsuit does not have any bearing on when the existing site will be closed; the limitation is it's capacity. It was anticipated that the site would be closed the end of 1983; there is still capacity left; operator indicates that the existing site has two years capacity left; possibility then exists for operator to apply for a vertical expansion. Motion by Commissioner Zimmerman and seconded by Commissioner Johnson that the petition received by City Council on July 24, 1984 opposing landfill expansion be included in the findings of fact as Item #7.a on page 2. Further Discussion: Mr. Goodrich inquired if City Staff verified the signatures as all Ramsey residents? Susan Beale of Sunfish Blvd. stated that the petition is not calling for any municipal action like an election and therefore does not have to adhere to legal requirements. Mr. Goodrich stated that the findings of fact should reflect that the petition is unverified. Motion carried, Voting Yes: Commissioners Zimmerman, Deemer, Johnson, Hendriksen, LaDue. Voting No: None. Abstain: Chairman Peterson. Absent: Commissioner Kennen. Discussion ensued regarding including Mr. Boblett's report in the findings of fact, Mr. Boblett stated that he does not have a written report at this time but he will provide one to the City by the end of the week. Mr. LeFevere stated that the sum and substance of Mr. Boblett's testimony is that the southern landfill expansion would decrease property values 15-25% and the northern landfill expansion would render several homes unsaleable; the Commission could simply include this statement in the findings. Motion by Commissioner Zimmerman and seconded by Commissioner Johnson that Mr. Boblett's written report regarding the landfill expansion affect on adjacent properties be included as part of the findings of fact on page 10 between the first and second paragraphs. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Zimmerman, Hendriksen, LaDue. Chairman Peterson. Absent: Commissioners Johnson, Deemer, Voting No: None. Abstain: Co,,,~issioner Kennen. Commissioner Deemer noted that the City never received a written report from Mr, Bjorklund, the appraisor giving testimony at the June 25, 1984 public hearing and if one appraisal is going to be included in the findings, then both should be. Chairman Peterson replied that the proposed findings note that public testimony was taken at the. public hearing and Mr. Bjork- lund's comments would be a part of that public testimony. Mr. Goodrich stated that the Planning Commission, at their meeting of July 3, 1984, requested Council approval to noise level tests to be conducted at the landfill; Council approved that request on July 10, 1984. Mr. Goodrich stated that he contacted PCA regarding P & Z/August 7, 1984 Page 7 of 8