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. . . Page 2 Planning Commission Minutes October 28. 1986 Mr. Beck stated that the formulation of a solid waste ordinance has been discussed over the past several years. He stated that originally the idea for this ordinance came about because of concerns with the increase in the volume of solid waste going into the landfill, and codispals of semi-dangerous materials to the landfill. Mr. Beck further stated that the new ordinance would regulate and identify four types of waste facilities that would be allowed in the City (1) sanitary Landfill (2) solid waste processing facilities (3) transfer stations (4) waste burning facilities. Mr. Beck stated that these types of facilities would be allowed under the new ordinance providing they had the proper zoning, a conditional use permit and a license. Mr. Beck then gave a summary of the draft ordinance, noting additions and corrections proposed. A copy of this draft ordinance is attached to and part of these official minutes. Commissioner Temple questioned if the ordinance was modeled after another community ordinance or if it was unique to Elk River. Mr. Beck stated that the ordinance, of other counties and cities were reviewed, and that this ordinance is as or more comprehensive than others, and further, that it address the specific needs of Elk River. Mr. Beck suggested that ordinance should contact the following Monday. anyone who wanted a copy of the revised draft city staff, and that it would be available by Commissioner Fuchs questioned how the criteria for waste burning facilities and/or incinerators was established. Mr. Rohlf stated that the revised ordinance would cover incinerators burning 2,000 lbs. per hour or more. Mr. Beck stated that they may leave the requirement at 6,000 lbs. per hour so that small incineration operations such as those at the school and grocery stores would not be included, but that the city's consultant felt they could still use the 2,000 lbs. per hour and not affect those types of uses. Chairman Wilson opened the public hearing. Mr. Joe Bizano, of Long Lake. Minnesota, attorney representing NSP. stated that the proposed ordinance would affect engineering and management considerations and that more time was needed to review the proposed ordinance. He also asked that if the ordinance is to be redrafted, when they would have an opportunity to express their comments. Mr. Beck stated that if the Planning Commission chose to continue the public hearing. NSP could present their comments at that time, or if they chose to approve the ordinance draft in concept and sent it on to the City Council, a public hearing would be held for public input.