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Page 10 City Council Minutes February 9. 1987 e Counsel Beck stated that the language in #9 was from the PCA permit and that he did not feel this was necessary. Councilmember Schuldt questioned what the on-going testing rquirements were. Mr. Klovning stated the testing was extensive and further that some of the tests were done on a quarterly basis. some on a monthly basis. and some on a continuous basis. Mr. McConnon stated that the MPCA requires that testing for dioxins be 3 months after operation begins and every 15 months thereafter. Councilmember Dobel questioned how the City could be sure there were no dioxins in the air if the test was done every 15 months. Mr. McConnon stated that tests would be done at sister plants and the results of these tests would be passed on to the Elk River plant. Councilmember Tralle noted that the third paragraph in the letter from UPA to John Klovning. be changed to read that the ash trucks not be allowed to exit via UPA Drive. Main Street to Highway 169 or Highway 10. It was noted that #10 state that there be no receiving between 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. e It was noted that #12 be clarified so that the steam plant can be washed down. an also #18 should be made consistent with the NSP license. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO RESOLUTION 87-10. GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO UPA WITH. THE ABOVE MENTIONED CHANGES RELATING TO ASH TRUCKS HAUL ROUTES AND RECEIVING HOURS BE INCLUDED IN THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-2. cOUNCIMLEMBERS DOBEL AND HOLMGREN VOTED AGAINST THE MOTION. 5.5. License Request by UPA/Public Hearing COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO EXTEND THE COUNCIL MEETING PAST MIDNIGHT. cOUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Holmgren stated he would like to limit the time to 12:30 if at all possible. THE MOTION PASSED 5-0. Assistant City Attorney. Peter Beck. stated that United Power Association is requesting a license to operate a solid waste facility. Counsel Beck explained the contents of the license at this time. e Mr. Klovning explained. in detail. item #8 of the license relating to performance testing. Discussion was held regarding the time period at which the tests would be performed. It was discussed whether or not to have the tests done every three months.