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. . . PAGE 4 Planning Commission Minutes November 12. 1986 Mr. Kreger stated he disagreed with the stated he could be charged with a complied with. He noted he felt he was portion of the proposed ordinance that misdemeanor if the ordinance was not being treated as a criminal. Mr. Murray McNair of 1227 Main Street stated he felt the proposed ordinance was a slap in the face to UPA. He stated the proposed ordinance would not regulate but would kill the plant. He stated he would not like to see this passed unless revised so as to be acceptable to UPA. Schroeder stated he was a 19 year resident of Elk River. He stated the City had the right and obligation to protect the Community and to it the safest place it can be. He stated he felt the City is doing a job in looking at the situation. Gerry that make good Mr. Tom Woods of 544 5th Street stated that applicants tell the City..."we can't control the burn plant; we cant tell them were to dispose of the ash, we can't tell them when to run the plant, or what roads to use." He noted that the public and applicants should be ready to accept local regulations. Mr. Woods further stated he would like to see more strict emissions control in the proposed ordinance, and would like to see something added to the ordinance to allow the City to pass stricter regulations than the State and MPCA. Commissioner Kropuenske stated that in order for the City to set higher standards they would have to hire outside consultants and this would triple expenses. Mr. John Baccus of 19718 Tyler Street stated he felt it was in the City's best interest to have local control so we can monitor NSP s actions and enforce the ordinance. He highly recommended adoption of the proposed ordinance and stated that licensing would be a good legal standpoint for the City to take. Mr. Ronald Myhre of 10022 175th Avenue stated he was very impressed with the Planning Commission and the City Council and the CCAPG. He noted he felt the ordinance is the best step the City can take from all angles. Mr. Ken Stoquist of 9121 Viking Boulevard stated he was a UPA Board Member. He noted he encourages the project and stated the ordinance may be too strict and may be a hindrance to other businesses wishing to locate in Elk River. He further noted that he was more worried about the water from the landfill that the emissions from the garbage burning plant. Mr. Lloyd Milguard of 15571 NE 9th Street stated he has been to many meetings regarding this subject and feels everything he hears is negative. He would like to see more answers as to what can be done about the situations. Marilyn Schroeder of 13575 Highland Drive stated she is concerned about the public health of the people in the community. She noted the dioxins and furons are her main concerns. She stated that many people move to Elk River because of the clean air and she noted that we may be adding more pollution to the environment with the proposed garbage burning plant.