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PAGE 6 Planning Commission Minutes November 12, 1986 . Mr. Kropuenske questioned how future industries would view coming to the City of Elk River if they find that restrictive ordinances have been established. He noted that UPA has been a good neighbor and stated the economic impact on our community must be considered. He further stated he does not want to pollute the air and stated there is a broad scope to be looked at. Acting Chairman Barrett stated he agreed with Commissioner Kropuenske in that the City can't be too restrictive on the industry side, but further stated that they must look at the public concerns regarding health, safety and welfare. He stated he felt there is some local control necessary. He stated he was concerned about the term of "best available control and technology" and felt there should be a better definition of this. Commissioner Fuchs stated he was concerned that the RDF would be an addition to the City of Elk River. He stated that he felt the MPCA should be able to regulate and that he does not like to duplicate their regulations. Commissioner Kimball stated his concern regarding the traffic issue. Commissioner Kropuenske stated his concern regarding the potential power the ordinance gives the Council such as the hours of operation and traffic on the roads when this has no affect with pollutants in the air. . The Planning Commission recessed for fifteen minutes. The Planning Commission reconvened. COMMISSIONER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE WITH MINOR REVISIONS AS ADDRESSED BY COUNSEL, PETER BECK; THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS CONCERNED WITH THE ORDINANCE BEING TOO SPECIFIC IN THE CONTROL OF THE HOURS OF OPERATION AND THE TRANSPORTATION LIMITS; AND FURTHER IF OTHER AGENCIES HAVE SIGNIFICANT STANDARDS OF OPERATION THAT THE CITY NOT DUPLICATE THESE STANDARDS. COMMISSIONER FUCHS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 6-0. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND HEIGHT VARIANCE City Attorney, Dave Sellergren, noted that many of the changes were previously discussed at the last Planning Commission Meeting held October 28. 1986. The City Attorney briefly discussed the amendments to the Conditional Use Permit as shown in DRAFT 1/4. Acting Chairman Barrett opened the public hearing. Attorney, Roger Miller, made the following comments regarding the conditional use permit: . 1) #1 - Mr. Miller stated that the Emission Facility Permit No. was incorrect and stated the correct number to be 147A-86-0T-l. 2) #10 States that Main Street cannot be used. Mr. Miller stated he would like UPA to have an opportunity to explore this.