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e e ~ - Planning Commission Minutes April 10, 1990 Page 4 RECYCLING...Mr. Kaas indicated that additional building and associated permi ts would be needed for NSP to install a recycling system to the facili ty. TRAFFIC...Mr. Kaas felt this was a big concern with everyone. They are requesting the capability to haul rejects on Sunday to alleviate some of the traffic concerns. He indicated if this were permitted they would not have to go out on Monday when they are trying to get their trailers empty again. Staff felt Sundays. allowed to Monday. that there is some merit to allowing NSP to haul rejects on Mr. Kaas was in agreement with staff that if they were haul on Sunday it would help eliminate peak hour traffic on Pat Klaers, City Administrator, addressed what tpe City Council would be looking at regarding traffic. Mr. Klaers stated that as with the police off icer issue, the City would be concerned whether it should NSP's cost, UPA' s cost, or passed on to the Counties. Mr. Klaers indicated there is only one entrance onto Highway 10 from the plant. He further stated that the chances of the City getting a signal from MnDot is remote. He felt that what was needed is an acceleration lane and de-acceleration lane for the trucks from the plant to enter and exi t off of Highway 10 onto 165th Avenue. Mr. Klaers stated that it was his opinion that it was just a matter of time before a serious accident occurs unless something is done soon. Lastly, he indicated that lighting the intersection should also be considered for traffic safety. At this time, Pat Klaers brought up the issue of fire safety. He indicated that the City incurred extra cost by having to buy a more expensive fire truck, an aerial platform latter truck, because of the size of the NSP facility. Further, the fire hall had to be enlarged to house this new truck. Mr. Klaers stated that the conditional use permi t for NSP holds the City harmless in case of fire, but that the City still felt responsible to provide fire services to all businesses in community. Mr. Klaers felt that this is an expense beyond the norm, that would not have been incurred if it hadn't been for NSP's facility, which is the largest industrial building in the community. He felt the Ci ty Council would be looking at whether some of this cost should be passed on to NSP. Steve Rohlf indicated that Bill Birrenkott of Elk River Utilities has taken a look at the intersection of 165th Avenue and Highway 10 and has made a recommendation on how to properly light it. John Lichter was concerned with the fugitive dust generated outside the plant by vehicles maneuvering on unpaved areas. Mr. Lichter suggested some type of plan for dealing with fugitive dust. He felt this should be compiled by NSP and submitted to the City. Mr. Lichter was also concerned that the storm water from NSP's outside staging area is collected and drained into a pond on the site. Mr. Lichter suggested that the City should request the applicants to develop a plan for monitoring the storm water, subject to approval by the City.