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Mounds View City Council Apri110, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br />. Mr. Jenkins stated that there was not as much snow this year and it cannot be viewed as a normal <br />year. He stated the worst case scenario has to be considered. He stated he has lived there 40 <br />years, and there has never been a problem since the house was built next door. <br />Mr. Rudy urged the City to have the silt fence put in, knowing the consequences of wetland <br />issues in a natural preserve. He stated the City would get a substantial fine from MPCA and is <br />currently in violation. <br />Mayor Marty asked Director Ericson to look into the issue. Director Ericson indicated he would. <br />6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUISESS <br />See discussion after Section 7A. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />A. 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing to Consider a Conditional Use Permit for an <br />Environmental Processing Facility at 4889 Old Higbway 8. <br />Planning Associate Heller stated that the applicant, Merlin Brisbin of Star Environmental, Inc., is <br />requesting approval of a conditional use permit to allow for an Environmental Processing Center, <br />• which would be located at 4889 Old Highway 8. This is the site of the current Skyline Motel, <br />which is zoned "Industrial". <br />Planning Associate Heller stated that the Comprehensive Plan separates out light and heavy <br />industrial uses. She stated that the proposed use by Star Environmental could be interpreted as a <br />heavy industrial use. She indicated the majority of the site is designated as light industrial on the <br />future use map. <br />Planning Associate Heller stated that the applicant and representatives from Metro Council and <br />MFRA Engineering are here. <br />Mayor Many opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. <br />Mary Brisbin, 8182 NE River Road, Elk River, stated Star Environmental is requesting approval <br />for a conditional use permit for a proposed environmental processing center in Mounds View. <br />She stated she and her husband, Merlin, appreciate the opportunity to present additional <br />information. She stated that over the past six years, they have carefully researched the need and <br />methods to remove solids from septage before it enters the main line of the Metropolitan <br />Council. She stated the process is safe and very effective, and has the support of the <br />Metropolitan Council. <br />Ms. Brisbin stated that at the April 3, 2006, Mounds View City Council meeting, several <br />• individuals expressed concerns with additional traffic and odor problems that would be coming <br />with the facility. She stated that she and Mr. Brisbin have operated the septic business for 29 <br />