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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 28, 2004 Anderson asked about the woodpile and noted the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval of the Fuel tanks. Groholski indicated that they would like to be able to continue to recycle wood and again noted that while the pile may look like it doesn't move, it is being picked up and replaced frequently. Groholski pointed out that the fuel tanks were installed after issuance of a permit by the City. Anderson asked what area is being proposed for outdoor storage. Groholski described this area as shown on the new site plan. She also noted that they have two trailers that need to be stored on the property. Montour expressed concern that the woodpile seems to be growing. Mac Groholski reported that the recycler conies to pick up the wood once it has accumulated to 3 to 4 semi loads. Blesener asked about wood chips. Chris Groholski indicated that the wood chips are completely mulched. She indicated that they could throw grass seed or wildflowers into this area if that is what the City preferred. Blesener asked about the wood burning heat source. Groholski presented the Council with information on the heat source and pointed out that it is JRL approved. Anderson noted previous comments that either wet or green wood was being burned in the heat source and that was causing odor problems. Groholski indicated that the manufacturer has indicated that burning wet or dry wood should not make a difference. Blesener noted the complaints that the City has received from Slumberland and Yorkton Ridge property owners relative to the odors from the alternative heat source. Groholski pointed out their intentions to raise the stack on the wood burner as well as have the stack insulated. The City Administrator reported that City staff did research on the alternative heat source and found it was UL approved. He noted, however, that the wood burner was installed without a City permit. The issues of concern with the wood burner are the materials being burned, its location, the amount of fuel needed, and the fact that it was installed without a permit. The Administrator reported that staff asked the manufacturer what remedies could be taken to decrease emissions and odors, and was informed that there are none. John :dish, Yorkton Ridge, indicated that the neighborhood can smell the emissions From the wood burner and those emissions also make their eyes burn. Chris Groholski reported that she talked to some of the neighbors, one of whom is closer than those present this evening. That neighbor said there was no problem with the wood burner. Groholski also reported that she 4 - 12-