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Councilmember Roe noted that this was a permitted use; and he recognized linkage of the permitted use and the requested conditional use; however, he expressed concern about where anal how the City drew the line for additional notice; and how the City could require more environmental review than those regulatory agencies charged for monitoring this type of use. Councilmember Roe advised that he had no problem tabling action tonight to allow for mare specific information. Pust moved, Ihlan seconded, tabling action on this request until th.e regular Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2009, for the purpose of further review. Roll Call Ayes: Johnson; Ihlan; and Pust. Nays: Roe.. Abstentions: Klausing. Motion carried. Councilmember Pust requested that staff provide addresses for the applicant's other facilities in Minneapolis, Shakopee and Inver Grove Heights. Mr. Kittleson advised that they would provide that information to staff; and offered to coordinate guided tours of the plant through staff, based on the schedule of operations at each specific plant. Ihlan moved that the City Council direct staff to provide mailed notice of the June $, 2009 meeting and this discussion to residents and businesses within a 1500 foot radius. The motion failed due to lack of a second. Councilmember Ihlan expressed her frustration that the City Council would not consider providing this additional notice of something so important to the community. Mayor Klausing advised that he had no objection to notifying people; however, suggested that that notice was available through broadcast of the Planning Commission and City Council meeting, as well as word of mouth.; and that those interested would be made aware of the issue. Mayor Klausing reiterated his concern in government being so arbitrary as to keep shifting goals for notice areas. Councilmember Roe opined that 1500' was arbitrary. Pust moved, Johnson seconded, referring this issue to the City's Public Works, Environment anal Transportation Commission (PWET) for their analysis and input at their meeting on May 26, 2009.