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MINUTES City Council July 9, 1980 Noise Deputy Shanley of the Sheriff's Department appeared before the Council Control regarding the City's adoption of a Noise Ordinance. Mr. Shanley has Ordinance submitted to the Council a model ordinance. Shanley also stated that it would be ideal from an enforcement standpoint for all communities that the Sheriff's Department services to adopt a similar ordinance. Councilman Fahey stated that the Council has asked the City Attorney to review this model ordinance. Councilman Nadeau stated that there was a lot of unnecessary verbage in the ordinance. Deputy Shanley suggested that the other communities involved and Little Canada get together to come up with a common noise ordinance. Councilman Fahey suggested that the City get something in draft form on the ordinance and submit it to the Sheriff's Department. Deputy Shanley also informed the Council that there is a piece of equipment for measuring noise levels that the Sheriff's Department will need. The cost for this equipment is approximately $1,000. The surrounding communities will share this cost. Attorney Parks stated that he would put together a very simple noise ordinance that will cover the things that are necessary. Parks will also look over model noise ordinances. Mayor Hanson stated that he felt this is the way the City should go. Aquazyme Mr. Nolm of Aquazyme Midwest appeared before the Council requesting approval 6daste Dumping of a waste dumping site in Little Canada. The amount of sewage that would Site be dumped is estimated at 300 gallons per day in the summer and 100 gallons per day in the winter. Aquazyme has two trucks which each service 25 toilets per day. Aquazyme serves a seven county area. Mr. Holm is requesting the location of this site in Ryan Industrial Park. Mr. Holm stated that Aquazyme is presently dumping on a temporary basis in Little Canada. Aquazyme was dumping in St. Paul, however was cut off from this site. Councilman DeBace reported that the Utility Department presently set up a system for Aquazyme Midwest to dump waste. DeBace stated that before the Council take action an a permanent situation, he would like to study the situation for determining a method of charging for the dumping and take a look at the chemicals and any effect they might have. DeBace also stated that there should be a bond involved with this. Councilwoman Scalze also stated that perhaps the City should look at what the City of St. Paul is doing in this area. Page -13-