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Motion by Commissioner Deemer to reco~nend that City Council <br />obtain more information re§ardin§ noise measurements at the <br />Ramsey Landfill as it currently exists. <br />Commissioner Zimmerman seconded the motion for further <br />discussion. <br /> Further Discussion: Co~missioner Deemer stated that the City <br /> of BloominEton has noise measurinE equipment that miEht be <br /> available for use by Ramsey. Mr. Schnelle stated that the <br /> City Eets a lot of calls reEardinE noise and odors at the <br /> landfill; su§Eest that this motion include researchinE both. <br /> Cor~missioner Deemer stated it would be helpful to have some <br /> noise numbers in order to compare the noise level with that <br /> of freeways, etc. Mr. LeFevere stated that noise is not an <br /> absolute standard; the Commission has to determine whether or <br /> not it is objectionable and expert testimony could be helpful <br /> in this re§ard. Mr. LeFevere added that noise measured at <br /> the site now won't mean much to the Commission unless it <br /> violates an absolute standard number. Mr. LeFevere stated <br /> that some expert testimony helpinE the Co~mission to equate <br /> those noise readinEs will be helpful. <br /> <br /> Motion carried. VotinE Yes: Commissioners <br /> Hendriksen, Johnson and LaDue. Voting No: <br /> Kennen. Abstain: Chairman Peterson. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Deemer pointed out that according to Waste <br /> Management's letter of July 3, 1984, measures were being <br /> taken to reduce the noise level of machinery at the site. <br /> <br /> Commissioner Hendriksen stated that he thinks Mr. Bjorklund <br /> stated at the June 25, 1984 public hearin§ that a lot of the <br /> noise is generated by from trucks not under Waste Management <br /> control. <br /> <br /> Chairman Peterson stated that Council should be provided <br /> copies of the public hearing minutes and tonight's <br /> minutes as back-up information to P&Z's request for a <br /> second appraisal and further noise testing. <br /> <br />Zimmerman, Deemer, <br />Commissioner <br /> <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />4. Vibration. <br /> Mr. LeFevere stated that noise is vibration but people at <br /> PCA would be more qualified to testify on noise than on <br /> vibration. <br /> <br /> No Commission comment. <br /> <br />5. Odors. <br /> Commission consensus is that no further information is <br /> necessary on this issue. <br /> <br />6. Air Pollution. <br /> Mr. Schnelle stated that from 1978-1980 and in the last <br /> <br />P & Z/July 3, 1984 <br />Page 12 of 19 <br /> <br /> <br />