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City Council Minutes October 29, 1990 Page 4 e Dean Thompson, Elk Lake Road, stated that he has been recycling for years and feels that most people have also been recycling. He indicated that the program has nothing to offer or reward those people who have been recycling and, in fact, they are being penalized. David Thompson indicated he did not ask for garbage service. Linda Cameron indicated that she was unaware of the program until a barrel was dropped in her driveway and at that time still did not know what was going on as there was no note left with the barrel. Richard Driessen, 22347 Monroe, stated that the rate was high. He suggested that the garbage pick-up rate could be reduced if garbage from other cities go through the processing plant. Ron Mhyre, 10022 175th Avenue NW, indicated his support for the recycling program initiated by the City. Carl Jackson, 209th Avenue, indicated that he does not feel that mandated garbage is necessary to enforce the recycling program. Councilmember Dobel stated that the City needs a leaf drop-off center and the possibility for recycling plastics. e Mayor Tralle thanked the citizens for their City staff and City Council will take exceptions to the Ci ty' s mandatory garbage program. comments and stated that into consideration some collection and recycling The Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. 5.1 NSP/UPA License and CUP Renewal/P.H. Mayor Tralle stated that the Council had previously tabled requests by NSP and UPA for renewal of their licenses and conditional use permits and that a temporary extension was granted until October 29, 1990. UPA - Conditional Use Permit Paragraph 13: e Dan McConnan stated that UPA is requesting an objective evaluation of odor and noise complaints. He suggested that the City relinquish its power and use the State criteria in determining noise and odor levels. The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that he had a concern regarding using only MPCA standards. John Lichter, City Environmental Consultant, stated that he feels the City could use their own methods to determine if there is an odor or noise problem, and if there is, they could then use the MPCA standards. He further indicated that UPA would be involved in any investigation. Peter- Beck, City Attorney, indicated that the question is. whether or not the UPA facility should be deodorized. He indicated that this draft renewal does not reqUire UPA to deodorize, but gives staff the opportunity to have them deodorize if necessary. Dan McConnan indicated that there has not been