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1 asked how long the candle manufacturing company has before they make any corrections to the odor. 4 Patrick asked what the Council planned to do when the conditional use permit expires in 5 September. She also referred to the statement that the odor could be worse, and stated 6 that they do not complain about much, but that the odor was above and beyond the 7 tolerable line. 8 9 Patrick stated that she was not calling because there is no confirmation from anyone that 10 the message is received, and she was simply unwilling to call every time she smelled the 11 odor. 12 13 Resident Mary Jo Pollak, 37`h Avenue, stated that when the candle manufacturing 14 business first came into town, she did not make a big deal about it because she did not 15 smell it all the time. She stated that her son has had to visit an allergy specialist in the 16 last couple of months,which reflects the fact that there are problems associated with the 17 odor emitted from Essenco. 18 19 Resident Kimberly Shaddrick,2510 37`h Avenue Northeast, reviewed her unfavorable 20 feelings about Essenco. She indicated that she had been approached by Solie and 21 Levitus, and was told that the odor could be worse. She stated that she believes that the 22 Planning Commission and City Council have, undeservingly, bent over backwards for 23 them. 24 It Shaddrick added that she feels that Solie and Levitus are not interested in providing the whole truth, and are playing games. She added that she feels that it is time for the 27 residents that are fighting the fight for the rest of the community to be treated 28 courteously, rather than told that they should have documented every moment that they 29 have smelled the odor. 30 31 Resident Dwight Skinner, 3629 Edward Street, stated that he also recalls the initial 32 promise of no odor. He added that he is a bike-rider, and noticed the odor immediately. 33 He stated that he felt that the developers of the Northwest Quadrant would be interested 34 in any actions that would reduce their property value. 35 36 Solie came forward and explained that he does not represent the business,but is the 37 property owner. He stated that all of the comments he has made at previous meetings are 38 sincere, and that he does wish to work with the community in relation to the problem. 39 40 Solie stated that the call logs speak for themselves: 41 • 29 phone calls 42 • 22 phone calls from a residence that is not occupied 43 • 3 phone calls from one residence 44 • 2 phone calls each from two other residents 45 Solie added that there are twenty-five to thirty residents that are in the immediate proximity of the property, none of whom seem fit to complain. He added that he spoke 8 with a resident last night that lives in the area and stated that he has not observed any 49 problems regarding odors,nor had any neighbors complained to him.