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e e e Page 9 City Council Minutes February 9. 1987 further stated that he had received verbal approval that 169 had been approved by the Federal Government MnDOT process. Mr. Gary Ackerman questioned if he City. from MnDOT and noted but was still in the could present his proposal to the There being no further public comment. Mayor Gunkel closed the public hearing. Counsel Peter Beck stated that the Council can deny the conditional use permit but only if standards set forth in the ordinance for issuance of a conditional use permit are not met. and that there would have to be findings of fact to support the decision that the standards are not met. Mayor Gunkel stated that it was Mr. Ackerman's option whether he wanted to present his proposal. Mr. Steve Ackerman than RDF than that Shurts of UPA stated they have reviewed the process which Mr. represents. He indicated this process was much more expensive and further stated he felt the dioxins produced would be higher produced by RDF. Mayor Gunkel noted that as MPCA arrives at new findings. they will impose greater restrictions. Mayor Gunkel noted that the Council must deal with the proposal before them. Mr. Briggs stated that without addressing alternatives on such a major subject the Council is neglecting the issue. He stated he felt the Council has not taken the responsibility to consider the lives within the City. Jeanne Eggert questioned how accurate. Mr. Klovning stated party. Councilmember Schuldt knowledge. the City could be sure the testings are that all testing would be done by a third stated that all tests would be public Counsel Beck stated that the ash will be stored at the UPA facility. He further stated that the MPCA permit requires that an Ash Management Plan be submitted to them prior to approval by MPCA and further that this must be done prior to plant operation.