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Councilmember Strommen stated she still has concerns regarding the odors. She has received complaints from people that work at businesses in the area, and they likely do not take the time to call the City and complain. Part of her concern is that there will be more housing going in along I tighway 10 and the City has been working hard to recruit other businesses to the business parks there. There have been a lot of investments to upgrade some of these areas, and she has a concern about the potential for creating odors with the people and businesses in the area. She suggested a plan be determined for how to deal with odor problems, or the option of granting a conditional use permit for less than five years with a more frequent review option. Mike Caron, representative of Tiller Corporation, stated he met with the Council about 1 ½ years ago shortly after there was a concern from some of the nearby businesses about the odor. They have made changes in the way they operate the plant; it is operated for longer periods of time, rather than starting and stopping. This reduces the odors that are emitted from the bag house. Since this change has been made there have not been any complaints received. He encourages staff and the Council to inform Commercial Asphalt if any complaints are received, as they keep records of what is produced, when it is produced, and the temperature and direction of the wind. Through that process they can work to make the plant acceptable in the area. Councilmember Strommen explained she has received complaints recently. She inquired what options might be available to control the odors. Mr. Caron replied without knowing the day, the temperature and the mix he does not have enough information. He stated as a company, Commercial Asphalt wants to work with the cities they operate in. They operate in ten different cities and they try to maintain a good positive relationship between themselves, staff and the Council. If there is a problem they want to know so they can work with the City. Councihnember Elvig stated he respects that this company has been so accommodating with the City. Ite noted there had been a discussion about the possibility of a higher stack. Councilmember Strommen has made a good point that more people are moving into this area, an.d they may want to review this permit in three years. Ms. Frolik explained with the last permit it was discussed whether there should be an interim permit granted, which would have a maximum of five years. Commercial Asphalt preferred the conditional use permit and agreed to the five-year timeframe. Mayor Gamec stated this firm has always worked with the City. If there are complaints from people they will need to come forward with those complaints. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #05- 08-281 adopting Findings of Fact #0739 relating to Commercial Asphalt's request for a conditional use permit for a hot mix asphalt plant; and to adopt Resolution #05-08-282 approving the request for a conditional use permit from Commercial Asphalt, based on the findings of fact, and declaring terms of same. City Council / August 23, 2005 Page 8 of 28