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July 25, 1977 Mr. Zelinka moved to close the hearing at 9:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carr- ied unanimously. Mrs. Paul Reinhold presented a letter to the Council and to Mr. Locher. Mayor Bohjanen asked the Clerk to read the letter. This refers to the alleged violation of City Ordin- ances by the Rehbein Excavating Company. The contents of the letter were discussed briefly with Mr. Locher pointing out this operation is operating under the zoning in Ordinance #6. The zoning was neither Light Industry or Heavy Industry - just Commercial with very broad definitions. Mrs. Reinhold felt there is a conflict in the increase of noise and fumes. Mr. Locher said the problem is adjusting to two ordinances - there are no zoning maps show- ing areas within Ordinance #56 - therefore, this operation is tied into Ordinance #6. This zoning is commercial 300 feet from the street right - of - way line. Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Rehbein if this land has been re -zoned and Mr. Rehbein said, Yes, all the way to 4th Avenue. Mr. Schneider asked who would judge the fumes and Mr. McLean said this would have to be monitored by the PCA. 1 Mr. Rehbein said his trucks are all diesel engines and meet all pollution control standards. Mr. Schneider asked if it would be in order to request the PCA to monitor the fumes and noise that Mrs. Reinhold is pointing out in her letter? Mr. Karth felt that no matter what sort of business is in this location, it would create some problems for a residence as close as the Reinhold residence. Mr. Zelinka asked how far away from the home is the vehicles parked and Mrs. Heinhold said, all equipment is parked right on the property line. Mr. Zelinka asked Mr. Rehbein if the vehicles could be parked away from the home and Mr. Rehbein said it was not feasible. Mrs. Reinhold said they would ask for the noise and air pollution to be monitored by the PCA and they will abide by the findings of that agency. The cost of this monitoring was discussed. Mr. Rehbein felt this is Mrs. Reinhold's right but if there is a cost, it should be her responsibility.. Mrs. Reinhold said if something is not done now, the next step is legal action. She was asked if she had called the PCA and she said she had not but would do so. Mr. Zelinka moved to have'the Clerk contact the PCA as to what services could be provided _. at what cost. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. 1 There are some questions in the letter directed to Mr. Locher. Mr. Karth moved to instruct the Attorney to prepare remarks and answers including particulars in the development file and have for the next Council meeting. Seconded by Mr. McLean. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Chauncy LeVessuer, from the audience, asked when the City was planning to upgrade h:iFs street - 77th Avenue? Mr. Karth said that is on his report for this evening and the work is planned for this year. Under Mayor Bohjanen's report, Mr. Ardell Johnson of Lakeview Avenue presented a request for the storage of his sons car without current plates. The son is currently serving in