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r r City Council Meeting Minutes February 23, 1999 Page 6 , 1 Motion carried unanimously. 2 3 C. Discussion of Len Biemat/Mary Jo McGuire Letter to Mayor Ranallo dated February 18, 4 1999 regarding Sroga's Towing Service. 5 Ranallo presented a letter he had received from State Representatives Len Biemat and Mary Jo 6 McGuire with regard to concerns which some residents have expressed to them about the noise 7 and pollution at Sroga's Towing Service, 3210 Stinson Boulevard. He invited Mr. Joe Sroga to 8 address the Council. 9 10 Mr. Sroga stated he has been a resident of the City for 52 years. Ranallo asked whether that 11 block of Stinson Boulevard was grandfathered in as commercial zoning when that area was 12 rezoned. Mr. Sroga stated the block has always been zoned commercial. 13 14 Mr. Sroga stated he believes communication is key to solving the issues involved, adding there 15 have been many conversations with residents in the neighborhood with regard to these issues. 16 He stated neighbors have complained that truck's back-up alarms are annoying, adding that they 17 are a necessity and a regulation for trucks. 18 7 19 Mr. Sroga stated his company has addressed contamination and pollution issues repeatedly, 20 adding an engineering firm had recently been retained by his company to complete borings for 21 contamination throughout the impound lot, and contamination was found inside the shop in an 22 ancient oil drum which was removed along with the contaminated soil around it. He stated the 23 dirt inside the lot is changed every few years to prevent contamination. He stated he is cautious 24 about what is brought into the lot, and Sroga's Towing Service has stepped up to the plate on all 25 issues of contamination and pollution. 26 27 Mr. Sroga stated his company complies with all restrictions and federal regulations, adding he 28 understands that residents don't want a towing service in their neighborhood. He stated he hopes 29 to put up a new fence around the lot to make it look nicer. 30 31 Mr. Sroga stated the trucks use 29th Avenue because it is the only street which provides 32 southbound access to the freeway without going through residential neighborhoods and school 33 areas. He added the trucks attempt to exit the City as quickly as possible. 34 35 Ranallo stated he would like to have the Fire Chief, who enforces City codes, compile all the 36 items presented by Mr. Sroga in a response to Representatives Biemat and McGuire. He added 37 Mr. Sroga and Sroga's Towing Service have always cooperated with the City. He stated the 38 company's use of 29th Avenue was not an issue. 39 '40 Mr. Sroga expressed his appreciation of the business which his company does in St. Anthony, 41 adding he wants to stay in the City if possible. He thanked the Police and Fire Departments for