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I REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 2 NOVEMBER 10 1992 3 PAGE 10 4 5 6 from them on composting. This information suggested that a 7 minimum of 98 cubic feet be used for a compost structure . He 8 concluded that the ordinance, in its present form, was 9 inappropriate . 10 11 Councilmember Marks is of the opinion that the subject of 12 composting is so important it should not be relegated to an 13 ordinance . He felt the subject should be made an educational 14 effort . 15 16 - The Mayor noted there are many ways to compost and that very 17 large containers for composting are not acceptable. He also 18 feels that odors from compost piles are difficult to avoid . He 19 noted that the ordinance is not limiting in its present form. 20 21 Councilmember Marks inquired if there is a problem with 22 compost piles being too large . Mayor Ranallo feels this is a 23 definite problem and is . aware of one where a fox has made its 24 den. 25 - -26- - - The Mayor -suggested that the education-al efforts be tur_ned _ 27 over to the Recycling Committee. The City Manager noted that 28 the Recycling Committee' could produce a brochure to educate 29 residents on recycling and composting. 30 31 Mayor Ranallo recommended that the ordinance be passed in its 32 present form and if _there are problems with composting this 33 section of the ordinance could be reviewed. 34 35 Councilmember Marks again stated he feels the ordinance is 36 inconsistent . 37 38 Motion by Fleming, second by Ranallo to approve the third 39 reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1992-009 being an 40 ordinance relating to inspection and licensing of apartment 41 buildings , and to housing and maintenance; amending the St . 42 Anthony 1973 Code of Ordinances by amending Section 310 : 00 and 43 by adding a new Section 355 : 00 . 44 45 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranal-lo - aye 46 Marks - nay 47 48 Motion passes 49 50 Steve Gomer, a St . Anthony resident , was in attendance at the