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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Approved <br /> <br />zoning for the property being improper for the proposed use; it would need to be heavy <br />industrial. There were a lot of people at the meeting that opposed the plant. Bauman added that <br />the residents that live in the area directly behind the proposed location were some of the <br />strongest opponents. The USF Dugan site and TCAAP are a couple of other sites that are being <br />considered for the plant. One option for the USF Dugan site is to include Ferrellgas and the <br />waste treatment plant together on the site, with the City using a portion ofthe property for the <br />railroad wye. Benke asked how the City would handle the waste treatment plant, since Mounds <br />View indicated that it would require a heavy industrial site. Fulton replied that it would be <br />handled through a special use permit. Witkowski inquired if there was a time constraint. Fulton <br />replied that the Metropolitan Council will be closing four facilities in the near future. Bauman <br />expressed concern that with the closing of so many facilities there will be more trucks than <br />predicted. <br /> <br />Flahave asked how the project would be funded. Bauman replied that they are a private <br />company and thus they can not apply for any grants, however, a city could apply for a grant on <br />the company's behalf. Flahave inquired who would pay for the treatment of the waste. Fulton <br />replied that the homeowners who were receiving the service would pay for the treatment. <br /> <br />Benke inquired why the Met Council is having the waste trucked into our area, when it is being <br />generated and picked up outside of the community. Fulton replied that trucks used to drive to St. <br />Paul, but developers are now looking for a site that is more convenient for everyone. <br /> <br />Northwest Quadrant Report <br />Property Acquisitions <br />Nelson asked for an update on the eminent domain issue that is before the legislature. Black <br />reported that the Senate had passed a bill and so there should be something out soon. Fulton <br />added that the new bill is very restrictive. <br /> <br />Black reported that he had a discussion last week with the post office staff; the move was <br />approved and would be going to the Postmaster General in Washington, with results known in <br />about thirty days. Benke inquired if the City would have to guarantee the current lease rate. <br />Black reported that the City would have to provide a building with the same square footage; if <br />the post office would like to make any upgrades, they would have to pay the difference. <br /> <br />There have been no additional meetings regarding the railroad spur, however the City is <br />confident that this property will be acquired. Kaufhold indicated that he noticed that the rail <br />operator has been dumping more rocks along the track and inquired if the City has any control <br />over that area. Black replied that the rail company owns a 300-foot-wide stretch along the track <br />and the City cannot regulate what they put along their property. <br /> <br />The City has not heard from the USF Dugan representatives regarding the offer to purchase the <br />property. <br /> <br />Black reported that the City has approached Ferrellgas with two sites for relocation, but the <br />company was not interested in either one, because of distance. Currently, it appears that the USF <br />Dugan site might be the best relocation site. Ferrellgas has offered to split its operation, <br />relocating the tanks to an industrial area and having a storefront on Old Highway 8. <br />