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Home My WebLink About1997 09-22 City Council PacketAGENDA MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, September 22, 1997 Carver Community Gym, 2680 Upper Afton Road Meeting No. 97 -18 1 1•' • 1 1 1 :� C ROLL CALL W-1 03-V01 1. Minutes of Council /Manager Workshop of September 2, 1997 2. Minutes of Meeting 97 -17 (September 8, 1997) E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA M1 1 ii��11 -- i 1► NONE All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items. If a member of the City Council wishes to discuss an item, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. 1. Approval of Claims 2. Englewood Shops Conditional Use Permit Review (1285 Cope Avenue) 3. State Aid Resolution 4. Surplus Property 5. Easement Agreement for Kohlman Overlook Park 6. St. Paul Educational Foundation ON0-10 311 1. 7:15 P.M.: Ramsey County Compost Site (North of Lower Afton Road, Between Century Avenue and McKnight Road) ■ 01 1� 1 1. Dorl and Retaining Wall I. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Deer in Maplewood 1. Londin Lane /Mailand Road Overlay, Project 97 -07, Change Order No. 1 2. Speed Study Request - County Road B, Rice to McMenemy mamm-agis-mm zmastim 1. 2. 3. 4. NL_ ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. 2. 3._ R $ 11111,16010al AGENDA ITEM D -1 COUNCIL/MANAGER WORKSHOP CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 2, 1997 Maplewood Room, City Hall MINUTES A. Call to Order Mayor Bastian called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. B. Roll Call Mayor Gary Bastian Present Councilmember Sherry Allenspach Present Councilmember Dale Carlson Present Councilmember Marvin Koppen Present Councilmember George Rossbach Present Others Present City Manager Michael McGuire Finance Director Dan Faust Assistant to the Manager Tim Busse Mary Ippel Carolyn Koch C. Approval of Agenda Mayor Bastian requested to include a presentation by Carolyn Koch from HealthEast St. Johns as item C 1 /2. Councilmember Rossbach requested to include lowlands as item J 1. Bastian moved a roval of the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded b Councilmember Koppen. Ayes: All C%. HealthEast St. Johns Carolyn Koch, Associate Administrator of HealthEast St. Johns presented the Council with plaques of appreciation for the support the city has given to St. Johns. Council/Manager Workshop September 2, 1997 page 2 D. Tax Increment Reporting Forms for 1996 Mr. McGuire reported that the Office of the State Auditor is requiring Maplewood to file amended tax increment financing reports on a district -by - district basis for 1996. Mr. Faust said the work done to segregate the balance in each fund would eliminate the need for additional work in the future. Councilmember Rossbach moved and Koppen seconded that the city retain Tautg_es, Redpath and Comp any to assist in the preparation of the revised 1996_TIF forms for a cost of up to $6,900. Ayes: All E. �Ovem-eve and Discussion of Proposed 1998 Budget Mr. McGuire summarized the details of the proposed 1998 Maplewood City Budget. Mr. McGuire reported that the 1997 legislature enacted a tax levy limit for taxes payable in 1998 and 1999, and that the limits allow adjustments for inflation and housing growth. The law also allows certain special tax levies such as debt service exempt from the limit. Mr. McGuire pointed out that the levy limit makes it virtually for the city to expand or add services for city residents. Mr. McGuire reported that the 1998 Budget was developed with the following major objectives in mind: Keep the property tax levy increase under the inflation rate and population growth rate; •Maintain the level of services provided by departments; Decrease the Community Center's net loss before depreciation to less than $100,000; •Provide an operating reserve with the General Fund contingency account to approximately one percent of the budgeted 1998 expenditures; *Provide a General Fund budgeted ending fund balance equal to 34.6 percent of the budgeted revenues; Implement funding for the first year of the 1998 -2002 Capital Improvement Plan which includes $3.5 million for major equipment purchases and construction projects. Mr. McGuire reported that the 1998 Budget was developed using the following revenue assumptions: 1. Property taxes will be collected at a 99.4 percent rate, 2. Special assessment collections for 1998 will be 36.1 percent less than in 1997; 3. License and permit fee rates will increase by an average of three percent to keep pace with the projected rate of inflation. License and permit fee revenues will increase 17.1 percent due to updated estimates on the number of business licenses and assuming that building permits will equal the average of 1994 to 1996; Council/Manager Workshop September 2, 1997 page 3 4. Intergovernmental revenues will be 6.4 percent less than the 1997 budget primarily due to a decrease in street construction state aid; 5. Revenues from service charges will be 4.1 percent higher than 1997 due primarily to an increase in the sewer rates; 6. Revenues from fines and penalties will be 6.9 percent more than 1997; 7. Miscellaneous revenues will be 9.3 percent more than in 1997. Proposed revenues for City operations were summarized as follows: *Taxes $8,480,550 +1.4% • Special Assessments 226 -36.1% *Licenses and Permits 1,001,750 +17.1% *Intergovernmental Revenue 4 -6.4 % •Charges for Service 7,791,940 +4.1% *Fines and Penalties 133,350 +6.9 % •Miscellaneous 5 +9.3% Totals $27,266,410 +2.1% Mayor Bastian noted that assuming building permits will equal the average of 1994 to 1996 may be optimistic as those were three good building years. The Mayor questioned what' budget impact would be if those levels are not reached. Mr. McGuire explained that many revenue sources are tied somewhat to expenditures, so if revenues were down expenditures, would also be down. However, a revenue shortfall would occur and would have to be covered in other ways. Mr. Faust noted that those revenue sources make up only a small portion of the total revenues for the city. Councilmember Rossbach asked how the percentage increases are determined, in particular the increase in ambulance service. Mr. McGuire said that the increases are set using the average of the previous three years. Mr. Faust noted that state law limits the amount that ambulance rates may be increased and explained that the city has typically set ambulance rates based on the rates charged by other area providers. Mr. McGuire reported that the 1998 Budget was developed using the following expenditure assumptions: 1. Personnel costs will increase by 6.9 percent due to cost of living salary adjustments, step increases within pay ranges and the addition of three new full - time positions; 2. Expenditures for materials and supplies will be 6.8 percent greater; 3. Contractual services costs will be 8.0 percent higher in 1998 due to costs for the municipal fire department that were not included in the 1997 budget and an increase in the sewage treatment costs; Council/Manager Workshop September 2, 1997 page 4 4. Capital outlay and depreciation expenditures are expected to be 19..8 percent less than 1997 due to. lower expenditures in the Capital Improvement Budget; 5. Expenditures for debt service will be 87.7 percent more, in 1998 due to a large amount of bonds being called and paid prior to their maturity dates; 6. Other charges will be 11.9 percent Less than 1997 due to a decrease in the size of the General .Fund contingency account. Mayor Bastian asked if any Minnesota cities charge for fire or police calls. Mr. McGuire reported that given the already high level of property taxes, it seemed unlikely that cities could charge additional amounts for fire or police calls. As an example, Mr. McGuire pointed to the Maplewood Police Officer stationed at Maplewood Mall at no additional charge to the Mall. Given the number of calls at the Mall, it makes sense to maintain an officer at the Mall. Proposed expenditures for City operations were summarized as follows: *Community Development $1,102,090 +7.6% • General Government 13,110 +42.3% eFinance 593,530 +9.6 *Fire 1 +5.3% *Police 4 Public Works 8 -3.0% *Parks and Recreation 3 785 5 0 -16.0% Totals $33,364,770 +12.5% Mayor Bastian questioned whether the city could charge for transportation costs when the Police Department transports prisoners to Saint Paul. The Mayor compared the possible transportation fee to the booking fee already charged to prisoners.. Mr. McGuire said staff would look into the possibility. Counciimember Carlson asked about joint dispatching with Ramsey County. Mr. McGuire reported that additional discussions will be scheduled before the end of the year. Mayor Bastian asked about the possibility of moving pet licensing out of city hall. Mr. Faust reported that the animal licensing revenue for the city is about $14,000. Mr. McGuire said it would be possible to license vets to do pet licensing, and discussion ensued about the problems that could arise. Mr. McGuire said that staff would look into the possibility. Council/Manager Workshop September 2, 1997 page 5 Mr. Faust reported that the Community Center Operations Fund anticipates a increase in revenues up to $1,508,800 million while expenses are expected to increase to $1,594,840. The resulting operating loss of $86,040 would achieve the goal as part of the five year plan which includes in 1998 a net operating loss of less than $100,000. Mr. McGuire told the Council that the levy limit will not allow the city to comply with a state mandated Storm Water Management Study that would cost $80,000. Mr. McGuire questioned the necessity of the mandate, as a similar study has been done in recent years. Mayor .Bastian pointed out that a new comprehensive land use plan must be approved by the Met Council in 1998. The Mayor asked if the stormwater management plan was part of the comprehensive plan, and also asked whether the city will have a complete comprehensive land use plan if the stormwater plan is not done. Mr. McGuire said he would ask Public Works Director Haider to put together a short summary on the stormwater management plan and the comprehensive land use plan before the budget hearing. Mr. Faust reported that capital improvements for 1998 will total $3,461,000. The improvements are the first improvements in a five year plan. Mayor Bastian questioned the benefits of road overlays as opposed to seal coating and discussed a possible balance between the two. Couficilmember Rossbach reported that the cost of NEST will increase dramatically in coming years. Councilmember Rossbach said that contract costs are increasing and NEST will eventually not be able to use their surplus to reduce the costs to participating cities. Mayor Bastian asked if the recent economic improvements in the city would help improve the city's bond rating. Mr. Faust said Maplewood's AA rating is relatively high for cities across the nation. Mr. McGuire said the city last requested a rate increase four years ago, and that staff would look into scheduling another presentation before the appropriate bond houses. F. Ambulance Rates for 1998 Mr. Faust recommended that ambulance rates be increased effective January 1, 1998 to provide the anticipated revenue in the 1998 Budget. Mr. Faust reported that as ambulance rates have increased over the past several years, the property tax subsidy for paramedic services has decreased by .9 percent. Mr. Faust also reported that in preparing the 1998 Budget, the rates charged by other providers in the area was taken into consideration. Councilmember Carlson moved approval of the proposed ambulance rate increase. Councilmember Koppen seconded the motion. Council/Manager Workshop September 2, 1997 page 6 Ayes: Allenspach; Bastian; Carlson; Koppen. Nays Ro s sbach G. Ordinance to Set 1998 Sewer Rates (first. reading Mr. Faust reported that in order to provide the revenues anticipated in the 1998 budget and to finance the 1998 operating. expenses of the Sanitary Sewer Fund, sewer billing rates must be increased by 4.2 percent, effective January 1, 1998 Mr. Faust pointed out that approximately 75 percent of the operating expenses are for the sewage treatment costs which the city cannot control. Councilmember Carlson moved the first rst readiniz . to increase sewer billing rates effective January 1. 1998. Councilmember Koppen seconded the motion. Ayes: All. H. Adoption. of Proposed Property Tax Levy Payable in 1998 Mr. Faust reported that state law requires cities to certify their proposed property tax levies to the county auditor by September 15. The proposed tax levy cannot be increased after approval. Mr. Faust recommended the Council approve a proposed tax levy for 1997 payable in 1998 in the amount of $8,987,721 less $1,560,008 for HACA. Councilmember Koppen moved and Councilmember Carlson seconded the .proposal. Ayes: All I. Selection of Dates for Public Hearings on Proposed 1998 Budget Mr. Faust reported that state law requires cities to certify to the county the dates it has selected for its 1998 budget hearing and continuation hearing by September 15. Because the hearings must be held between November 29 and December 20 but may not conflict with the hearings for Ramsey County, the three school districts in Maplewood, or any metro special taxing districts, Mr. Faust presented the Council with a list of possible dates. Because the Council had a number of questions regarding possible scheduling conflicts, the item was moved to New Business for the September 8 Council meeting. I Other Business Jl. Lowlands Council/Manager. Workshop September 2, 1997 page 7 Councilmember Rossbaeh relayed a resident concern about excessive amounts of water in low -lying areas in the city that are not served by storm sewers. Mr. McGuire said he would ask Public Works Director Haider to report to the Council at an upcoming Workshop regarding the extent of the problem throughout the city and what might be done to correct the problem. K. Adjournment Mayor Bastian moved to adiourn the meeting at, 7:17 a.m. Councilmember Carlson seconded the motion. Ayes: All MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, September 8, 1997 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 97 -17 A. CALL. TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Ma l ewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was calle to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Bastian. C. ROLL CALL: Gary W. Bastian, Mayor Present Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Present Marvin C. Koppers, Councilmember d Present George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Absent 1. Minutes of Meeting 97 -16 (August 25, 1997) Councilmember Allenspach moved-to awrove the minutes of Meeting No. 97-Dei (Augu-st 25, 1997) as Drese ted. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - all E,. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Mayor Bastian moved to awrove the Agenda as amended: . I L1 Midsummer Night Celebration Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 1. Recognition of Adopt•A -Park Volunteers a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Mayor Bastian thanked the groups and individuals who participated and Pauline Sta les and Mayor Bastian presented certificates of recognition to the fo lowing volunteers who participated in the Adopt -A -Park program. The Eggert Family Cross Lutheran Church Bob and Kathy Carlton Lori Tauer State Representative Nora Slawik Mary Collingham Katie Baldwin Brent Timm Shelia Hoium Veronica Swanson Carol Auld Bonnie Rossbach Pam Goff Ann Parish Vivian Mushinski Girl Scout Troop 908 9 -8 -97 1 Councilmember Ko pen moved, seconded b Coacflnenber-C-ar" i ! sot: aves al 1 -approve 1. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: $ 60 $ 209 $ 7,378.63 $ 361,199.82 PAYROLL $ 328 $ 52,860.81 $ 381 $ 742332.07 Checks #7187- #7194 Dated 8 -14 -97 thru 8-21 -97 Checks #33416- #33552 Dated 8 -26 -97 Checks #7195- #7208 Dated 8 -22 -97 thru 8 -28 -97 Checks #33555- #33647 Dated 9 -2 -97 Total Accounts Payable s Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits Dated 8 -22 -97 Payroll Deduction Checks Dated 8 -22 -97 Total Payroll GRAND TOTAL 2. Countryside Volkswagen /Saab Conditional Use Permit Review (1180 Highway 36) Reviewed and renewed until November, 1997, the Conditional Use Permit at 1180 Highway 36 East which allows the expanded operation of the motor vehicle maintenance and repair garages. 3. MDG Properties Office Warehouse Building Conditional Use Permit Review (1387 Cope) Reviewed and renewed the Conditional Use Permit at 1387 Cope Avenue for MDG Properties office /warehouse /manufacturing building, allowing the building to be closer than 350 feet to the residential district to the south. The CUP will be reviewed again only if a problem arises or if the property owners propose a change to the building or site. 4. Final Plat - Oak Ridge Estates Second Addition (Sterling and Mary Streets) Approved the Oak Ridge Estates Second Addition final plat, subject to the County recording the deeds, deed restrictions and covenants required by the City. 9 -8 -97 2 4 •] A f 5. Temporary Gambling Permit Application - Maplewood Care Center Adopted the following Resolution: 97 - 09 - 104 APPROVING A 1 -DAY GAMBLING PERMIT - VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for Volunteers of America, the Maplewood Care Center, to operate at 1900 Sherren Avenue, Maplewood, Minnesota, on September 27, 19970 FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval. 6. Temporary Gambl - Pe- rmi - t - App cat - on -- - _Hi 1 - -Mur - ray - Sc - hool_ Adopted the following Resolution: 97 - 09 - 105 APPROVING A 1 -DAY GAMBLING PERMIT - HILL - MURRAY SCHOOL ` BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises permit for lawful gambl is approved for Hill- Murray School, to operate at 2625 Larpenteur Avenue East, Maplewood, Minnesota on October 10, 1997. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349..213. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as�being in compliance with Minnesota Statute §349.213. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval. 7. Temporary Liquor License - St. Jerome's Church Fall Festival Approved a temporary one -day strong beer and wine license for the Church of St. Jerome for their Fall Festival on September 21, 1997, to be held on the Church and School grounds at 380 Roselawn Avenue East, 9 -8 -97 3 i M 8. Health, Dental, Life and LTD Insurance Renewal Approved em E loyee insurance coverages effective October 1, 1997 as recommended staff and the Employee Insurance Committee: 1. One -year contracts for health insurance coverage with Medica and Health Partners: a) Medica's premium increases 6 %; Hea.lth Partners' premium increases 1.84 %. b) No change in benefits to Medica's plan; dropping the "Out -of- Network" provision of Health Partners' coverage (which was hardly ever used) to reduce the proposed premium increase from 6.7% to 1.84%. .2. A one -year contract for life insurance coverage with Minnesota Mutual. Coverage same as last year; no change in premium. 3. A one -year contract for dental plan administrative services with DCA. Administrative costs increase from $2.75 to $2.85 /employee /month; premium to increase by 25%. City w i l l contract with a preferred provider, at a cost of $1.15 /employee /month to take advantage of discounted provider claims. (A number of the frequently utilized providers already belong to this network.) 4. A one -year contract renewal for long -term disability coverage with Fortis. No change in premiums. 5. Entered into a contract with Health Partners to provide a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees who have coverage through their health plan. Employees who have Medica coverage already have a free EAP (called OPTUM). Medica agreed to provide EAP services to our part -time employees at no cost to the City. 9. Accepting Bids for Sale of Surplus Vehicles Accepted the l i s t of eligible bids for surplus public safety vehicles, and approved the sale of those vehicles to the highest eligible bidders on the list, with proceeds of the sales to be deposited in the General Fund. 1. 7 :00 P.M. (7:09 P.M.): Project 96 -20: Assessment Hearing, Ariel Street, 11th to Co. Rd. C a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a hearing regarding assessments for street and storm sewer, Arie f ublic Street from 11th to Co. Road C. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. City Attorney Kelly explained the procedure for public hearings. d. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. e. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Vicki Smoyer, 2599 Ariel Street Robert Mogren, 2621 Ariel Street Robert Mogren, second appearance 9 -8 -97 4 f. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. g. Counci 1 member Carlson introduced the fol l owi n4 Resolution and moved its pt i on: 97 - 09 - 106 ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL - PROJECT 96 -20, ARIEL STREET WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the City Council has met and heard and passed on all objections to the proposed assessment for the construction of Ariel Street, 11th Avenue to County Road C, as described in the files of the City Clerk as Project 96-20, and has amended such proposed assessment as it deems just, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 10 Such proposed assessment, as amended, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it. 2. Such assessment shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of twenty (20) years, the first of the installments to be payable on or after the first Monday in January, 1998, and shall bear interest at the rate of seven percent (7.00%) per annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this resolution until December 31, 1998. To each subsequent installment when due shall be added interest for one year on all unpaid installments. 3. It is hereby declared -to be the intention of the Council to reimburse itself i n the future for the portion of thee, cost of this improvement paid for from municipal funds by levying additional assessments, on j notice and hearing as provided for the assessments herein made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not made, upon any properties abutting on the improvement but not herein assessed for the improvement, when changed conditions relating to such properties made such assessment feasible. 4. To the extent that this improvement benefits nonabutting properties which may be served by the improvement when one or more later extensions or improvements are made, but which are not herein assessed, therefore, it is hereby declared to be the intention of the Council, as authorized by Minnesota Statutes Section 420.051, to reimburse the City by adding any portion of the cost so paid to the assessments levied for any of such later extensions or improvements. 5. The Clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the County Auditor to be extended on the property tax lists of the County, and such assessments shall be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all 9 -8 -97 5 M ], 2. 7:15 P.M. (7:21 P.M.): Street and Alley Vacations (West of Ariel Street, South of Co. Road C) a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding vacation of various unused streets and alleys west of Ariel Street and south of County Road C which the City has no plans to develop these streets and alleys. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Russ Hollenbch, 2595 Ariel Street Vicki Smoyer, 2599 Ariell Street e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. Counci 1 member Carl son i ntroduced the fol 1 owi n Resol uti u atAii I a dopt •j 97 - 09 - 107 RIGHT -OF -WAY VACATIONS - VARIOUS UNUSED STREETS AND ALLEYS WHEREAS, City of Maplewood applied for the Vacation of the following-described right -of -ways: 1. The al ley that is south of County Road C and north of the Oak Avenue right -of -way, and between the west right -of -way of Ariel Street and the east right-of-way of German Street, in Block 1, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 2. The portion of Oak Avenue right -of -way that is between the west right - of -way of Ariel Street and the east right -of -way of German Street, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 3. The alley that is south of the Oak Avenue right -of -way and north of the right -of -way Edgehill Road, and between the west right -of -way of Ariel Street and the east right -of -way of German Street, in Block 4, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 4. The portion of Edgehill Road right -of -way that is between. the west right-of-way of Ariel Street and the east right-of-way of White Bear Avenue, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 5. The alley that is south of the Edgehill Road right -of -way and north of the Connor Avenue right -of -way, and between the west right -of -way of Ariel Street and the west right -of -way of German Street, in Block 5, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 6. The portion of Connor Avenue right -of -way that is between the west right - of -way of Ariel Street and the west right-of -way of German Street, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 9 -8 -97 6 7. The alley that is south of the Connor Avenue right -of -way and north of the Demont Avenue right-of-way, and between the west right-,of-way of Ariel Street and the west right -of -way of German Street, in Block 5, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 8. The portion of the Demont Avenue right -of -way that is between the west right -of -way of Ariel Street and the west right -of -way of German Street, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 9. The portion of German Street right -of -way that is between the center of the Demont Avenue right -of -way and the north right -of -way line of the Edgehill Road right -of -way, Maplewood Addition in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. WHEREAS, the history of these vacations is as follows: 1. on August 4, 1997, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the vacations. w 2. On September 8, 1997, the City Council held a public hearing The City staff published a notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the abutting property owners. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations from the City staff and Planning Commission. WHEREAS , after the Ci ty approves these vacati ons , publ i c i nterest i n the property w i l l go to the following abutting properties: 1. Lots 1 -15, Block 1, and Lots 16 -30 Block 1, Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 2. Lots 16 -30, Block 1, and Lots 1 -15 Block 4, Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 3. Lots 1 -15, Block 4, and Lots 16 -30 Block 4, Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 4. Lots 16-24, Block 4. and Lots 1-15, Block 5. that part of Lots 1-9. Block 6 lying north of the Ramsey County open space (PIN 11-29-22-21 - 0019), Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 5. Lots 1 -15, Block 5, and Lots 16- 30.Block 5, Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 6. Lots 16 -30, Block 5, and Lots 1 -15 Block 8, Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 7. Lots 4 -15, Block 8, and Lots 16 -27 Block 8, Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 8. Lots 16 -30, Block 8 Maplewood Addition, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. 9. Lots 15 & 16, Block 8, Lots 15 & 16, Block 5, Lot 1, Block 7, Lot 30 and all of Lot 1, Block 6, in Section 11, Township 29, Range 22. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve the above - described vacations for the following reasons: 1. It is in the public interest. 9 -8 -97 7 a • 2. The City and the applicant have no plans to build streets or alleys in these locations. 3. The adjacent properties have street access. This vacation is subject to the City keeping utility and drainage easement over all the street right -of -ways. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all 3. 7:30 P.M. (7:37 P.M.): Permits and Fees Code Amendment (First Reading) a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to City Code clarifying existing fee requirements and adding set permit fees for roof replacement and utility structures. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No one appeared. e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. f. Mayor Bastian moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amending City Code regarding permits and fees. Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 4. 7:40 P.M. (7:42 P.M.): Development Moratorium (South and East of Interstate 494) (2nd Reading) a. Mayor Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a moratorium ordinance restricting development in Maplewood south and east of Interstate 494. b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. c. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. d. Mayor Bastian opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The following persons were heard: Carol Schlomka, 1447 South Sterling Sue Schlomka, 1491 South Sterling Barb Ledo, 1480 Sterling e. Mayor Bastian closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Carlson introduced the following Ordinance for second reading and moved its adop • 9 -8 -97 8 r M ORDINANCE NO. 782 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS; AND REGULATING AND RESTRICTING DEVELOPMENT IN AREA OF MAPLEWOOD SOUTH AND EAST OF INTERSTATE 494 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD ORDAINS: SECTION 1. PURPOSE 1.01 The City's Zoning Ordinance does not contemplate or adequately address I esidential development in areas without public water and sanitary sewer. 1.02 The City's Zoning Ordinance is unclear as to how these areas should be classified and what the minimum lot size should be. 1.03 In addition to the proper zoning classification, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan must be revised to study such issues as: storm water runoff and drainage - traffic and street planning - public safety such as police and fire - the use of se ti c tanks and drai nfi el ds in 1 eu of public facilities - the use of we is and assessment of existing aquifers 1.04 There is a need for a study to be conducted so that the City can adopt a comprehensive plan and land use zoning pertaining to the development of this area of Maplewood. SECTION 2. PLANNING AND ZONING STUDY; MORATORIUM 2.01 A study is authorized to be conducted by City staff to determine how development in this section of the City should be regulated. The scope of the study should include, but is not limited to, the following: a. The minimum and /or maximum lot sizes b. The density of residential development c. The compatibility of small lots with the surrounding area d. A fiscal impact analysis of roviding public services such as water, sewer, storm, streets, and po ice and fire protection e. Review environmental issues such as groundwater pollution and protection, tree preservation and existing aquifers 2.02 Staff will conduct this study in one or more phases. Phase One will include a base line analysis of land availability, topography, tree inventory, and physical constraints pertaining to providing public water and sewer service. Staff will present these findings to City Council. Council will then determine level of detail for additional phases of the study and whether or not additional study is needed. 2.03 Upon completion of the study, the matter is to be considered by the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation to the.City Council. 2.04 A moratorium on development in this study area is adopted pending completion of the study and the adoption of any amendments to the city's zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan. No plat shall be reviewed or approved during the moratorium period nor may any rezoning, replatting, zoning, land divisions or consolidations be granted by the City during the moratorium period. Building permits may be issued on existing platted lots or lots of record. 9 -8 -97 9 SECTION 3. TERM 3.01 The term of this Ordinance shall be six months or until such time as the Council adopts amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan relating to development in the study area. SECTION 4. VARIANCES 4.01 Variances from this Ordinance may be granted by the City Council based upon a determination that a proposed subdivision or development would be compatible with existing or proposed land use and zoning and that such roposal s would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this Ordinance. he procedures to be fol l owed in applying for a variance from this Ordinance .shall be in accordance with State law on findings for variances and shall include the following: a. The applicant shal1*file a completed application form, together with required exhibits to the community development department. b. The application for a variance shall set forth special circumstances or conditions which the applicant alleges to exist, and shall demonstrate that the proposed development is compatible with existing or proposed.land use and zoning. c. The a plication shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for t eir review and comment. d. The City Council may in its discretion set a public hearing prior to making. a final determination on the requested variance. e. The City Council may impose such restrictions upon the proposed development or subdivision as may be necessary to comply with the purpose and intent of this Ordinance. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE 5.01 This Ordinance shall take effect after adoption and publication. Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - all Council further directed staff to notify residents in the study area and those in the Hal 1er.Is Woods project area of any meetings where the planning study will be discussed. .,.:1 NONE 1. Compliance Review (Sobota Building - 2036 English Street) a.. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following person was heard: Chris Mogren on behalf of Jim Sobota Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 9 -8 -97 10 J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Certification of Delinquent Sewer Bills a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. No one appeared. d. Councilmember Koppen intrnrlurPri the following Resolution and moved its adoption: 97 - 09 - 108 CERTIFICATION.OF DELINQUENT SEWER BILLS RESOLVED, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to the Auditor of Ramsey County the attached list of delinq sewer rental charges, recycling charges and hydrant charges, said list made a part herei for certification against the tax levy of said property owners for the year 1997, collectible in 1998, and which listing includes interest at the rate of eight percent (8%) on the total amount for one year. Total Amount to be Certified: $112,051.80 Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all 2. Set Dates for Public Hearing on Proposed 1998 Budget and Property Taxes a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Director of Finance Faust presented the specifics of the report. c. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. No one appeared. d. Mayor Bastian moved to set the public hearing on the Proposed 199E Bud and Property Taxes at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, December 4, 1997, witr . ■ . . . ■ . A .' 0% a �f AA h L/ TI - -1 - r% - - - -- -1- - - -4 of Seconded by Councilmember Carlson Ayes - all NONE 9 -8 -97 11 1. Mid Summer's Night Celebration a. Councilmember Allenspach thanked the City employees who articipated in the planni and working at the Mid Summer's Night Cele ration. V seti ► :: ': ► �► 1 8:10 P.M. Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk 9 -8 -97 12 AGENDA NO. F -1 AGENDA REPORT TO: City Council FROM: Finance Director /0721� RE: APPROVAL OF CLAIMS DATE: September 15, 1997 Attached is a listing of paid bills for informational purposes. The City Manager has reviewed the bills and authorized payment in accordance with City Council approved policies. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE $9 Checks #7209 thru #7212 dated 9 -2 -97 thru 9 -3 -97 $268,536.76 Checks #33652 thru #33739 dated 9 -9 -97 $57,979.17 Checks #7213 thru #7222 dated 9 -4 -97 thru 9 -11 -97 $171,004.77 Checks #33745 thru #33852 dated 9 -16 -97 $507,337.17 Total Accounts Payable PAYROLL: $286,214.08 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 9 -5 -97 $47,334.61 Payroll Deduction check #60772 thru #60785 dated 9 -5 -97 $333,548.69 Total Payroll $840,885.86 GRAND TOTAL Attached is a detailed listing of these claims. Please call me at 770 -4513 if you have any questions on the attached listing. This will allow me to check the supporting documentation on file if necessary. rb Attachments C:\ OFFICE \WPWIN\AGENDA\APPRCL15.SEP VOU( Hi E::2 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PAGE'. 1 09/05/97 08:27 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTIER 1 ::T.) R 1:1E R I OD 09 VOUCHI : :'R/ (::HECK CHECK VENDOR* VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK N(JMI:iI:= IR DA'T'E NIJMBl _ *R NAME-" DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AM(a(JN'T' 7 '09 09/02/97 541440 MINN. STATE TREASURER STAX SURCHARGE TAX PAYABLE 2,,166.98 SURTAX RETAINER 25.00 -- 2,,141.98 7210 09/02/97 780600 SAM'S CLUBS DIRECT MEMBERSHIP 10.00 - -- - MEMBERSHIP 10.00 20.00 721.1 09/03/97 890900 U . S . WE ST COMMUNICATIONS 731 --9811 390.43 776--9110 67.28 457.71 7212 09/03/97 890905 U.S. WEST COMMUNICATIONS 777--4644 51.65 748-1442 57.57 642- -6462 1.,12 9.82 77 7-81.91 353.65 E12 --5003 63.09 E K 12 -• 5004 58.20 E:.12 -•5006 31 . 55 _._.__. 770-293 5! .44 170 -0823 55.78 779--39.40 1.58.E.05 779-65 593.83 E:12•-•-3660 419.55 770••••8162 59.39 . 773• -978 .: _ ` 59.44 770••-0444 59.44 770•• -4040 59.44 770- -3429 59.44 770-3911 59.44 770-4904 59.44 770-4926 - 59.44 770• -4949 59.44 770•- •126' 59.44 770 -1332 59.44 770-1347 59.44 779- 8698 59.44 730• -6169 59.44 77 ••95 59.44 73B-9383 131.20 773--3312 57.44 770• - .507: 27.89 27.89 4E)B --Q5; :l 34.97 776- ••0396 34.79 776--0490 34.79 773 989.E 57.44 l 2- --B4 •.l.' 114.63 E06---0042 75.58 E *06....409"l' 296 .18 E:11-3366 58.20 I: A.1- •-3367 58.20 Ell-8135 50.20 E1A' .... :1.::iif:= 74.29 V0(JCHRE'2 CITY OF MAI::'LEWOOI) I °'AGE 2 09/05/97 08:27 VOUCHER/CHECK RE GISl'E *-,' FO R i° EER I OD 09 VOtJCHE CHECK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK NUMBER DATE NUI'IBEI-� NAME DESCRIP AMOUNT AMOUNT 739--422E) 55.76 77 J 9 77 9-6661 168.24 7 7 0 111.95 776 - -01.74 115.04 73 9-7 860 860 167.27 739 - -4050 90.10 7,196.78 33652 O9/O9/97 KEN CUL.P REFUND YOUTH SOCCER REGIS. 40.00 40.00 33653 09/09/97 MEDICA CHOICE ( REFUND ) REFUND MEDICA PD IN FULL 70.26 70.26 336'54 09/09/97 CAROL MC GOVERN REFUND TO PATIE NT. E'REV . PAID 189.20 1 E39.20 33655 09/09/97 010463 A T & T LONG DISTANCE 204.54 PERSONAL CALLS 8.40 21 .94 33656 09/09/97 010464 A T & T WIRELESS SERVICES CELL PHONE SERVICE 840 --6904 18.10 CELL PHONE SERVICE 840-6905 11.96 CELL PHONE SERVICE 868 -2902 11.36 CELL PHONE SERVICE 670 -2571 65.04 CELI... PI -ZONE SERVICE 850 -1275 11.36 CELL PHONE SERVICE 865 --1978 11.36 CELL PHONE SERVICE 868 -8826 11.36 CELL_ `PHONE SERVICE: 889 -3262 25.74 CELL PHONE SERVICE 961--0492 21.72 CELL PHONE SERVICE 961--0495 11.36 CELL PHONE SERVICE 961 -0498 19.34 CELL PHONE SERVICE 747 -3525 11.36 CELL PHONE SERVICE 747 --3526 14.32 244.3E3 3::1657 09/09/97 010465 A T & T WIRELESS SERVICES PAGER SERVICE 79.86 PAGER SERVICES 40.07 PAGER/RENTAL SERVICE 21.28 141.21 33658 09/09/97 010483 ABLE:. HOSE & RUBBER INC. SUCTION HOSE, BANDING 88.18 88.18 33659 09/09/97 010575 ACE HARDWARE FASTNERS, CLEANERS, ETC 403 »x5 SPRING HINGE TAPE, PAINTBRUSH 177.72 SOCKE:'T',ADAPT - R SOCKET 349.42 930.39 33660 09/09/97 010850 ADVANCE ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION SPINNING BIKE LEASE 519.17 519.17 33661 09/09/97 020410 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR i' 'LLULAR PHONE CHARGES 28.64 C:EL..LULAF: PHONE: CHARGES 5.82 34.46 3::1662 09/09/97 020565 ALEXANDER BATTTERIES CREDIT MEMO 9.15 - ' BATTERIES FOR TRUCK. 161.00 151.85 33663 09/09/97 020840 ALL W1:�I'T'1': "EMBROIDERY LOGO. PATCHES 69.25 69.25 33664 09/09/97 021275 AMERICAN NURSERYMAN PUBLISHING TREE ANATOMYvMANLIAL. OF HERB 209.10 VOUi: HI;:EE2 09/t) x/97 08:27 V( :)UC;HER/ CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE 33665 09/09/97 3666 09/09/97 33667 09/09/97 33668 09/09/97 33669 09/09/97 33610 09/09/97 33671 09/09/97 33672 09/09/97 33673 09 /09/97 33674 09/09/97 33675 09/09/97 3 09/09/97 33677 09/09/97 33678 09/09/97 33679 09/09/97 33680 09/09/97 33681 09/09/97 33682 09/09/97 33683 09/09/97 33684 09/09/97 C O MA PLEWOOD CHECK VOUCHEl:*R /CHECK REGISTER AMOUNT FOR 1:1-E1.0:0D 09 VENDOR VENDOR ITEM NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION 280.00 280.00 100 TREE MYTHS- -S 021425 AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATI APA MEMBERSHIP FOR L. FISCHER 021495 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL.. REGISTRATION- -ASCE CONVENTION 030660 ANIMAL.. CONTROL SERVICES., INC. ANIMAL.. CONTROL SERVICES 041500 ASPEEN MILL -S UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 0 6 0353 BT BUILDI =RS 23 07 KINGSTON AVE E 4.48 4.411 2 307 KINGSTON AVE E 061906 BAUER BUILT BATTERY 071200 BEST BUY CO. T..V. REPAIR 1,393.56 183.44 F'HONE CARD 081230 BOYER TRUCK PARTS VALVE ASY. 091270 BROWN'S ICE CREAM CO. ICE CREAM 110450 CAR - -X EXHAUST WORK ON CORS 110470 CABLE, JEANETTE MILEAGE- -CITY HALL TO NORWEST 110545 CARVER MARKETING CONCEPTS, LTD MONTHLY RETAINER FEE 1 3 1100 CHIPPEWA SPRINGS L_TD BOTTLED WATER 15 1 365 COMPUSA HP DESKJET 16000 PRINTER 391.90 HP DESKJET 1600C PRINTER 152400 COPY EQUIPMENT, INC:. FILM 161980 CUB FOODS FOOD FOR EMPLOYEE PICNIC 210658 DFtI- -DE::K CORPORATION MATS-SHOWERS. CI'TY HALL 260284 FALL- MAINTENANCE EXPO REGISTRATION 260540 F °IBAR. :I: NC. FIBAR SYSTEM-- WAKE::F IEL..D PARK 300 500 G & K SERVICES UNIFORMS & CI_.OTH I NG UNIFORMS & CL..OTH I NG Ull I FORMS & CLOTHING t.nllF�t:il�:r'IS w c:rL..OTFIINC; UN & ("'I.- OTHI (M-41 " Ol'tM . & i 11.0 H I NG UN I F :'ORMS & CL_OTH ING PAGE 3 ITEM CHECK AMOUNT AMOUNT 16.95 226.05 60.00 60..00 425.00 425.00 598.60 598..60 280.00 280.00 1,000.00 6.16 1„406.16 246.14 246..14 19.95 3 5. a1 25 .26 193..20 193.20 32 32.70 239.79 239.79 4.48 4.411 3, 000.00 3 249.05 249..05 1 « 484..14 90. -- 1,393.56 183.44 183.44 306.28 306..28 201.76 201.76 10.00 10.00 3 3,694. 79.11 65 .71 27. 2 1 79. 48. 2 27.2 (( 64.8 3 391.90 VOUCHRE: 2 CITY OF' MAPLEWOOD PAGE' 4 09/05/97 08:27 VOUCHER /CHECK REGISTER FOR PERIOD 09 VOUCHER/ CFIE_CK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK NUMBER DATE NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT 33685 09/09/97 320265 GRAFIX SHOPPE DECALS FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES 929.75 STRIPES & DECAL_ S FOR NEW 964 471.63 1,401.38 33666 09/09/97 320278 GRND VIEW LODGE RESERVATION F LODGING & CONF 25.00 25.00 33687 09/09/97 320640 GULDEN ' S ROADHOUSE BARDENDER FEE COMM. DINNER 75.00 75.00 336438 09/09/97 340110 HE JNY RENTALS. INC L.P., FILL 20# 20.77 20.77 336439 09/09/97 351605 HOULE'S FEED 12 DALES STRAW 44.73 44..73 33690 09/09/97 370080 HUNT" ELECTRIC REPLACE PILOT LIGHT SWITCH 813.62 81:3.62 33691. 09/09/97 370100 HUTCHINSON, ANN OAK SAVANNAH CONFERENCE 124.07 OAK SAVANNAH CONFERENCE 24.04 OAK SAVANNAH CONFERENCE 139.71 OAK SAVANNAH CONFERENCE 29.30 317.12 33692 09/09/97 390104 INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DI ST. #622 FALL PUBLIC PROGRAM BROCHURE 66.00 66.00 33693 09/09/97 391931 I PLAY./FAMILY C:LUDHOUSE. SWIM ASST PRINT 166.69 166.69 33694 09/09/97 410155 K.D. HOMES 810 CRESTVIEW DR S 1 « 000.00 810 CRESTVIEW DR S 10.96 1,010.96 33690 09/09/97 414370 KATH CREDIT ON INV D190328 5 y ._3 / 3 - _. .. _..._ ._ -. STUD. BELT FLUID 29.00 AMMETER 20 DISC. PAD, FILTER 53.21 105.89 33696 09/09/97 420150 KINKO'S CUSTOMER ADM SERVICES SCHOOL FLYER COPIES 32..50 POSTERS FOR CONCERTS 29.45 61.95 33697 09/09/97 430350 KNOX LUMBER CO 0212 NAILS. TREATED #2 159.68 2X6X14 TREATED 02 61.50 221.18 336943 09/09/97 450400 LAKE MANAGEMENT, INC. PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE CONTROL 250.00 250..00 33699 09/09/97 490500 LUNDSTEN, LANCE SUSA 10.00 10.00 33700 09/09/97 501390 MAD DOGG ATHLETICS SPINNING- INSTRUCTOR COURSE 275.00 275.00 33701 09/09/97 510580 MAPL..E.WOOD DEVELOPMENT 2688 DARCLAY ST 1,000.00 2688 BARCLAY ST 12.05 1,012.05 33702 09/09/97 511200 MARSDEN BLDG MAINTENANCE:: CO. CLEAN BASEMENT 166.14 166.14 33703 09/09/97 530560 MERIT CHEVROLET SOI._E"NOID 30.69 PLATE R'. R . « HXF•ID 32.89 PIN,RR,BR 4.93 68.51 VOUCHRE:4 09/05/97 08:47 VOUCHER/ CHECK CHECK NUMB ER DATE 3704 09/09/97 33705 09/09/97 33706 09/09/97 33707 09/09/9 7 33708 09/09/97 33709 09/09/97 3310 09/09/97 3371:1 09/09/97 3712 09/09/97 33713 09/09/97 33714 09/09/97 3371: 09/09/97 33 716 09/09/97 PAGE 5 ITEM CITY OF MAPLEWOOD AMOUNT VOUCHER /CHECK REGISTER FOR PERIOD 09 VENDOR VENDOR ITEM NUMBER NAME: DESCRIPTION 530730 METRO ATHLETIC SLJPPLY #5 SOCCER BALLS 46.62 45.75 HOCKEY NETTING 531650 ME'T'ROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER SERVICE 540175 MIDWEST COCA- -COLA BOTTLING T'LING CO. BEVERAGES. ClJF'S 540770 MINNCOMM PAGING PAGES FOR CHIEF OFFICES 544130 MINNESOTA ELEVATOR, INC. ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT 542455 MINNESO'T'A SHREDDING LLC DOCUMENT SHREDDING SERVICE 542650 MINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY DIAPHRAGM CHECK VALVE..ETC. 550100 MN /S.C.I.A. SEX CRIMES INVESTIGATION WKSHP 570090 MOGREN BROS. CONCRE=TE 3.14 BLAC:KDIRT 5705,00 MOTOROLA, INC BATTERIES FOR CARRY PHONE 620600 MUSK,A LIGHTING CENTER LAMPS ( CITY HALL) . 335.76 LAMPS CITY HALL 630100 NADEAU, ED SUSA DUES 661755 NORTHERN STATES POWER 1400 47.35 1600 10.62 191,E 44.71 226EI 1.x/.17 2500 1.02.95 _ 4739 150.1:3`'.1 1830 8.86 1.904 15:x0 1900 2001F 2001F 345 510 980 l3l'J 1457 1691:3 1751 1775 ' 1839 :1.1:3 :.i 0 191.0 1.981 PAGE 5 ITEM CHECK AMOUNT AMOUNT 356.58 816.25 1,174..83 40:1,344.00 401,344.00 488.40 488.40 187.35 187.35 83.70 83.70 46.64 46.62 45.75 45.75 120.00 120.00 80.00 36.21 116.E .l 71.90 71.90 174.76 474.15 446..91 10.00 10.00 4.71 4.71 3.1.4 4.40 3.14 3.14 4 -00 19.23 274.32 210.57 . 335.76 38.81 21.4. 15 86.81 47.35 131.90 10.62 44.71 152.2 1.x/.17 1.02.95 1OB. 77 150.1:3`'.1 8.86 VOUC!- RE2 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PAGE c:> 09/05/97 08:,x:'7 VOUCHER /CHECK REGISTER VOUt'AAEF / CA- IE :t=:K CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK NUMBER DATE NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT 2251 119.45 2276 30.37 2290 11.77 2991 171.78 2, >',1B 81.71 2380 80.9:1. 2ZI64 167.17 ' 2880 168.77 292-9 178.6.E 2981 171.45. 618 8.80 618 17.05 1.625 249.20 1662 15.31 1685 28.03 1810 475.1.6 1810 22.68 1845 ::305.01. 1845 23.71 1940 774.40 2101 7.47 26.59 7.51 2659 142.55 95 272.74 414 281.03 741 9.97 1035 414.11 1080 1.47.95 1401 380.75 1882 187.29 1985 497.20 2146 _ 6.53 2 250 42.86 34`.1 8.38 2 740 39.64 UTILITIES 16,907.91 29, 35 1.. 6 1. 3717 09/09/97 662291 NORTHWEST STUDIOS, INC. REPAIR 170.00 170.00 33716 09/09/97 681151. OFFICEMAX CREDIT PLAN PAPERvFILE FOLDE::R TRANSPAREN. 112.71 ROTARY BUSINESS FILE,FIEFILL..S 98.97 211.68 33719 09/09/97 691150 ONE HOUR MOTO 1 °'HOTO FILM. FILM PROCESSING 24.39 24.39 33720 09/49/97 700675 PAKOY, GENE INSPECTIONS 5 INSPECTIONS 7,189.13 IhI: =;F'E C'Y`IONS 7,189.13-- 5 33721. 09/09/97 7'2'0 7 6 3 PREFEP RED BU I L..DE_FZS INC. 10737- 1780 MYRTLE ST N 1,000.00 ' 10737 -- 1780 MYRTLE ST 1 41.37 1, 041.37 VOUCHRE2 -- CITY OF MAPLEWOOD PAGE 7 09/05/97 08:27 VOUCHER /CHECK REGISTER FOR PI::R I OD 09 VOUCHER/ CHECK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK NUMBER DATE NUMBER NAME:: DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AMOUNT 33722 09/09/97 72::300 PUMP AND METER SERVICE INC. SERV I C:E CALL 346.39 346.39 33723 09/09/97 74030 RD--T SI ='EC I AL I'T' I TES, INC. CRIME PREVENTION LOLLIPOPS 132.14 SALES TAX PBL . OUT OF STATE. 8.06-- 124.08 33724 09/09/97 750550 REINHART INSTITUTIONAL.. FOODS DRY GOODS, FROZEN 566.43 566.43 33725 09/09/97 750640 RENT ALL. MINNESOTA INC. CONCRETE, U -CART 96.91 96.91 33726 09/09/97 761300 ROADRUNNER TO NYSTROM PUB. 19.35 19.35 33727 09/09/97 7801.90 S & S WORLDWIDE: AWARD RIBBONS 108.37 SALES TAX PBL. OUT OF STATE 6.31 -- 102.06 :33728 09/09/97 841725 STAFNE, GREGORY FEES FOR PISTOL SHOOT 20.00 20.00 33729 09/09/97 843575 STREICHER'S PROF. POLICE EQUIP AMMUNITION 387.05 387.05 :33730 09/09/97 850 395 SUNRAY AUTO PARTS HOSE,CLAMP 18.01 18.01. 337:31 09/09/97 860650 TARGET STORES --CSA A/R PAPER CUB'S, MARKERS v PEPSI , ETC. 33.17 33. 17 33732 09/09/97 880501 TREADWAY GRAPHICS DARE SUPPLIES 34.55 34.55 33733 09/09/9 7 881700 TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO. GARAGE DOOR REPAIR 2,717.00 2,717.00 33734 09/09/97 882950 TWIN STAR HOMES 11568 --2574 CYPRESS ST N 1 11568-2574 CYPRESS ST N 6.16 1, 006.16 33735 09/09/97 91.1350 VIKING ELECTRIC StJI= '1 °'I._Y SAFETY GLASSES, ELECTRICAL 31. IS HALO SPEC; . CL . REFL . CO 919.01 126.19 33736 09/09/97 920740 WAEE REGISTRATION FOR CONFERENCE 75.00 75.00 .. 3 3737 09/09/97 930550 WAGERS BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC. COPY MACHINE STATION 3 137.52 137.5 33738 09/09/97 931300 WAL_SH, WILLIAM P. COMMERCIAL_ PLUMB. IIqSI ='EC;. 292.00 COMMERC;IAL.. PLUMB. IN SPEC. 365.00 COMMERCIAL PLUMB. INS1 ='EC. 365.00••- 292.00 33739 09/09/97 941600 WIARIi, FAIL .. JUGGLER 180.00 180.00 TOTAL CHECKS 278,353.2--) M AFL.E::WOOD - . PAGE 09/11/97 14:37 VOUCHER/CHE REGISTER FOR F'EF;II:II) 09 - VOUCHER/ CHECK C HE::C:K VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITE::M CHECK NUIY113Eh. - -. _- DAT1 -- -- - - U1�1 t L NAME - - -- -�LSCi C �='T UI�I - - -- -- - -- -- -. -- -- - - - -A C7U��('T _ _ .. _ AI'1(?t.1HT 7213 09/04/97 330680 HEALTHPARTNERS PAY HC MM DEDUCTION A 39623.31 L pp�� M EAt,TH-- LIFE.- DE- NTAf., �17� f! __. 1 3.691. - _ -- - - -- - - -- - -- - - -- A/R INSURANCE" CONTINUANCE 2,271.72 19, 586. MI ° CHOICE. _DEDUCTION r'AY -- - - - -- - - - .....� _ - - - - -- -- HEALTH-LIFE-DENTAL INS. 21,336.68 A/R INSURANCE CONTINUANCE 3,186.00 28 721.5 09/05 ✓97 190400 DE-PT. OF' NATURAL RESOURSE:S DNR LICENSE FEES PAYABLE 174.00 174.00 72 1 c5_ _ _ 09/Qa/ - 43041 KOC I SCA K p A F --- - - - - -- - KQHLMAK t Vl-- - RL QQ K._ PAR_. -EAS • 2 - s -5, 00.. 00.- - - -_. _ - - -- -- - - 2 ., ;�Oo .. O {) 721. 09/08/97 53051.0 ME : - .NKVELD., ZT.A. KOHL.MAN OVERLOOK PARK EASE. 2 2,:00.00 72:10 09/09/97 081100 BODINE, RENEE REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 15.98 REIMBURSE' PETTY CASH 24.72 PETTY. CASH - - -- REIMBURSES PETTY CASH 9.85 REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 8.51 -- RE- Itil-�Llf�_SE- F'ETT_Y --CA t1 - - - -- - -- _- REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 6.41. REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 13.20 -- - - - -- REI MBURSE _ PETTY. CASH -- ---- 1 5 . - -- -- - - - - -- REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 11.15 REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 8.00 hk._I!"IfjURSE_ PETTY_C;ASH - _5.34_ RE I IIDURS)E PETTY CASH 4.92 REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 4.70 -- - -- -- -- - - - - .REIMBURSE F.ET'1'Y_ .CA - - - -- -_ 1.3.. 58 - -- - RI".::I:ITIDURSE::. PETTY CASH 10.53 REIMBURSE PETTY CASH 5.12 - -- - ----- �REINDURSE ..f'E,TTY - CASH - REIMBURSE PETTY CAS: 1-4 9.49 RE: llvl1.1U :SE F'E::TTY CASH 8.48 -- -- -- -- - - Rl..JMBURS-E PETTY CASH - - - -- . _ .. -- 5.5 -- - - - _.. -- - - - - -- RE I VIDUR'SE" PETTY CASE I 7.44 RE-1MBURSE PETTY CASH 13.09 RE::II"IBLJFtSE :: PETTY CASH a « 2 . 0 220 .45 7219 09/10/97 341706 BANK WAGI : DEDUCTION 500.00 ::500.00 7220 09/11/97 55:11.00 h'IN MUTUAL. L..IF' INSURANCE HCMA DE::DUC:T1:ON FAY 303.70 L l l ::' : I NSURAFIC E' F'AYABI ... E". 14 57.9E3 i -11 :�11...'T H....L:IF "E " - -DE: t• TAL. INS. 864.39 A/R INSURANCE-:: CON'T':I:NUANCIE 107.84 2 9 133..91. 7221 09/11/97 -- :1.801.00- I) . C_ . F1. y. l t•IC . - -- - SEPT ADI *I F:'E: :E :: 4�:1 .20 4;':::L .20 7222 09/11/97 2 80200 F= ORT I S BE NE::F I'FS INSURANCE- CO . SI *P MONTI•iL_Y F'I*:E M I UM 1 1 « 842.39 ;:, ,' /��;i 09/16/9? AUTOMATIC C, Cxt�RAGE DOORS RE: :Ft.1ND F ER 174 52 �'::�..00 i VOUCI• 11- - 2 .. _ .(f :TY 0I° !'�A1= '�- f- "l�i�01) _.... 09/11/97 14 :37 VOLICHE- R /C:fiE-C:K REGISTER FOR I::'E:RI 09 V()UC`.I•iiwl::/ CHE- C K VENDOR VENDOR I TE -M ITEM CHEC K NUMBER _DATE - - - -- - ------ hllJMBE *R NAME - ------- - - - - -. - - - -- - _...__ DESCRIl =''T *ION _ _ _ _.___ ._ _ --- .. _.._ _ANOUN T' _ AMOUNT REFUND HEATING PERMIT 17804 25.00 50.00 33746 09/16/97 MICHAEL FRINK REFUND CPR CLASS CANCELLED 60.00 60.00 ,.. . f }7_. _. D9 /;LEA /9,7 - - -- SE::AFA F {L..F- NKE•_'F - - -- TrIEhtEtEF� f�xE' REFUND.. -- -- -- _. -.. - -- - -- - .._�'fi.1 � - 261.82 33748 09/16/97 LARRY VANGEN REFUND GC #1043 155.76 155..76 33749 09/16/97 MARTHA RITZ REFUND TO PATIE::NTOUF'. F'YMT 16.87 126.87 3 37 0 9/1 . 6/ 9 7 S PAUL RAMSE -Y MEDICAL CEN REFU _Fi_aR •F'YMT.. #705070-- -. - - -_ _ -- - -- 84.43 - . - - - - - - - -. - -_ _...._ 84.43 33751 09/16/97 VALLEY PLUMBING REFUND OF F'LMG PERMIT 10068 95.00 - REF SU hX- S�b4 - -- - - -- .50 - -- _---- - - -.95 pQ 33752 09/16/97 010462 A T & T WIRELESS SERVICES CARRY PHONE 185.50 HANDS ._FI�E~E�'_ M� C ._.FUR. _ PHONE TAX 13.65 TAX .50 223.64 337::3 09/16/97 020410 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR CELLULAR - LUNDSTEN 32.67 CELLULAR -•M, KANE- 31.46 - - -- - - - -- - -- CELLULAR- -F ... NADEAU _- CELL PHONE DILL 25.39 120.9£3 33754 _09/16/ 030660 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, INC. A CON TROL _F EEra __9 _1_9 Z_ TIiRII 9 - S �Z 1 091._ 9. - - -- - 1 29 . 33755 09/16/97 031100 APPEARANCE PLUS SQUAD WASHES 84.00 SQUAD WASI-iES 2 33756 09/16/97 04 2200 ASSOCIATED BUREAUS. INC. FEES FOR ' PRIMARY LETTER FROG. 16.00 16.00 33757 09/16/97 04: 525 ASTM BOOKS 75.66 75.66 33750 09/16/97 _ -- 0600 B C:A /FORE Nc , 11' SCIENCE _LAB _...._ IN TTOXIL.,YZE R RE::CERTIFIC:ATIOM._ - -. - -- 40.00 _ . 40.00 . 33759 09/16/97 060:65 B.R.C. -- ASSIST CENTER PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOTS 2,226.61 2,226.61 ::3760 09/16/9 7 071450 RIFFS SPE -CIAL CLEA 50.00 l UNI SERVICE 55.2F> . 1 F:I:::i:; L1N:I:T SE- FZVICE- 5, 5 REG UNIT SERVICE 55.26 REG UNIT SERVICE, TIPOVER 172.73 RIEG UNIT SERVICE 11.0. UNIT SEPZVICE. °"` 26 I I -:t i (.11q :l: •T SERVICE 5::i . 26 R1: -t 1.)1 SLf.V1C.E 5`x.26 _._ ICI. to UNIT SERVICE 55.x•_'6 TIF'OVE::R 16.60 F:I: -G UNIT SERVICE 5 5 .26 .. RE UNIT SERVICE 47. _ voucl1l- E _. _ - - -- - - -- - - -- - -- -- CITY 01:7- MAW".LEWOOD PAGE: y� 09/11/97 14:37 VOUCHER/CHECK REG I STEi:FZ FOR PER 09 VOU(:,HER/ C:i••IE::C:I< C F•IE CK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK ! 11C] ;J:�13_ _..__ _. 1)L'I:L~:.__.- -- -- ...�1U1�1:{J:::Li- LlExhll• - - - - -- -- - - - - - -Y iTl='7�LDl� - -- AMOUNT _ _.. AMOUNT REG UNIT SERVICE:: 47.26 886.45 - 33761 09/16/97 071750 BITUMINOUS ROADWAY, INC. WAKEFIELD PARK PROJECT 11,5h1 WAKEFIELD PARK PROJECT 49,740.30 WAKEFIELD PARK PROJECT 6 WAKEFIELD PARK PROJECT 4,456.25 WAKEFIELD PAE Y J R T. -__ 337 09/16/97 110150 C.S.C. CRE D I T SERV I CES FEES FOR SERVICE 40.00 40.00 3376 09/16/97 110410 CAPITOL.. SUPPLY COMPANY PVC: DASHING 13.94 ADAPTER PVC 8.95 SAX - 1 .60 33764 09/16/97 11050 CARLSON , THERESE M. MILEAGE 8.40 COO K I E . FQf- NEiC 1'lI _ - - - -- - -- -- - - - - -- - -- -- _ -- -- - - 12 » 66 33 765 09/16/97 120400 CEiMSTONE PRODUC CO. PORTLAND, LIME CEMENT 18.78 NON -- SHRINK GROUT - - -- - - - -- 173, 34 - .-------- - -.1?2 1 33766 09/16/97 131734 CLARK, DAVID H REPAIR OPTICOM 14-'192 EMITTER 175.00 175.00 3 3767 09/1.6/97 131740 CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS PIPE CLEANERS. F'AF'EF:, PLASTIC 59.15 59.15 150900 COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTA MAILING J= EE, MANUAL -- -- - -- -- - -- - --- . 00 - - -- _� � « 00 3;3769 09/16/97 1611.30 CRAME R BUILDING SERVICE ROUTINE:: REPAIR 726.57 726.57 ; 33 770 09/16/97 161300 LINDA C:RO;aS0N CRAFT SUPPLI 28.4 AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR SUPPLIES 25 .99 STORAGE ZAGS - - -.- - - -- 33 771 -_. 09/16/97 180100 - -- D.C.A. DENTAL CLAIMS 1 « 536 »34 1,536.34 33772 09/16/97 180805 DALY, JOSPEH L. ARBITRATION SERVICES 1,233.89 1 332 - 0 16/97_ - - --_l 05 DARST p ROBERT AVE_ - E - -- - - - -- - -- - - 1,.00 - 0.0 - 0 - -- 1988 CASTLE AVE E 18 w b� 1 y 018.63 - D AVIS �a{]�_ . _ _... _.. -- l -OC1�1 'rT• l�...I� »1 - .. .. 27i.. KEYS & NAME TAGS 12.1:3 39.62 -. - - - --- X90 ^_ - � DENNISON 1. I t.31i7 U,- . hlG «. - -- -__ _. T1 0Uksl :. _._SHQOT FIXTURE _ _ 74.00 -- _.� _49!_1f�/97 RETROF I �' LIGHTS Gh I'r�i 72 » p0 146.00 3776 Q?'/ 16 /9l 23 c �_�U �?_i0- EtaOl_ r-1B .- -. - - -- , HOBAFtT [''MP 1 N'1" i< SC A111.214 36 .21 36.21 !' F: 337 09/16/97 .231590 EDSON, DAVE. SH0E::S 10.00 •gip • 00 337•l'8 09/16/97 250;350 R 4 EULL'S 1'1ANU ACTURING C:O.., INC» RINGS :187.66 3£37.66 i �101.lC:HfzE ___ _ - -- - -_CITY .CAF MAF'LE:WOOD . PA�iE;; 4 09/11/97 14:37 VOUCHER /CHECK REGISTER s , FOR PERIOD 09 Cf•il'C:K CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK " NUtY ER - -- _JDAT. _ _ NUMB NAME . _ -- - - - -- DESCR:CE11 UTA - - - cl yi .,_r" W .33779 09/16/97 260645 FIRE CHIEFS CONFERENCE CONF. REGIS. & ROOM 945.00 945 «00 'L! 3 3780 09/16/97 300500 G & K SERVICES UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 87.32 " UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 87.32 --- _�!� RIFORM, A._CLOTHINSa _ _ - - - -- -- __ - - -- - - -- - ?`��. 1 UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 47.71 UNIFORMS & CLOTHING 27.21 328.67 33781. 09/16/97 3 0 i. 500 GENERAL MUSIC INC. ACTIVE D . I . , CABLE. 98.86 98.86 r 09/ 302900 GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD _ W ATE R SE RVI CE - __.---- _-------- __ - - -- 75 « 9'' - - - - - -- -- - 7 3371- 09/16/97 32 0250 GRAF. DAVE FEES FOR AUGUST KARATE INSTRUC 12 1 33784 09/16/97 320265 GRA{=IX SHOPPE REPLACE STRIPING FROM ACCIDENT 143.78 143.78 - ---- _:__ii7Q5._ 09/16/ 3-30700 HIRSHFIELDS - - -- MI SC. P 1HT SU PPLI ES -- .-- __... - - - - -- -- __ 1.69.94 - - - - - -- 169.94_ . =: 33 786 09/16/97 3 51610 HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY 96-17 PROF. SERVICES 3,064.86 - - -- -- 96--17 PROF. SERVICES _ 160.97 33787 09/16/97 370076 HUGHES & COSTELLO SEPT- RETAINER FEE--PROSECUTION 4,750.00 V I C:I: I M/ W I.TNE::SS ,. F'H OTOgO F 'Y , L -R C - 843 - - -- -- 5,593. 40 3378f3 09/16/97 370080 HUNT ELECTRIC PARKING LOT LIGHTS 1,692.45 1,692.45 a' a _ 33789 09/16/97 380205 I CMA PURL I CAT I ON 17.95 17.95 ". -- -- 337 - .' '' 3.x_ .808 I I<011 OFF' I CE SOL UT I O NE _ -- - - -SCNV ICS -FAX _MACHINE _ _ __ -- _ _ - -- -- - - - - -- -- _ ].01.7 7 . COPIER LEASE 72.00 COPIER LEASE 18.00 191..77 3 3791 09/16/97 400650 J . R. ' Ci APP LIANCE DISPOSAL_ INC. RECYCL_ED APPLIANCES 737.00 737.00 33792 09/1.6/ -_ -- 40 ��At;KSON,, MARY - ------- -ML.AL EXPEN -SWEETSOFT TRAINING - -- -- _ . 55.62 55 - 3379 09/16/97 400950 JEANS THORNE TEMPORARY SERVICE TEMP. SECRETARY 798.62 TEMP. SECR - - - - -- _aEwGF.TAhY- . - - -- 945. « 68 --- 33794 09/16/97 401670 JOLLY TYITIEE' FAVORS KAZOOS & RULERCi 48.15 48.15 33795 09/16/97 410280 KAR PRODUCTS MISC. NUTS & BELTS 38.38 38.38 _ - - -- 337 96 _ 0911 410370 KATH _ UNLEADED . GASOLINE - - NE 6 405.00 c -- - - i 33 797 09/16/97 4106:50 KEYLAI HOMES 2401 SCHALLER DR E 1,000.00 -- - -- - -- -- - - - - -- - _ .... 2401. SCHALL.E R DR E 39.7:3 f398 MARK I E CIRCLE 1, 000 « b0 898 11AtNIE: CIR 37.9~3 2482 T l: tlfll:. R CT E 1, 000 « 00 R:'.482 TIMBER CT E 31.37 V QUQJ*1 . _ - - - - - - - -- - - - -- -- - -- - - -- . CITY 01 MAF'L�_.0J QD r" AQ 09/11/97 _ 14.37 - - - VOUCHER /CHE:CK FtiEC�ISTE_R FOR PERIOD 09 ('J- IfE :.CK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM I TEM CHECK AMOUNT f tJM - A - l�... DATA, NAME. -_ -- - -... _._. - - -- _. _. -- -- - - -- 2474 TIMBER CT 1,0 i 00 � . ( 0 � 0 - - `474 IMB tli.__LI -- 3)3790 09/1.6/97 4 0150 K I N KO ' S CUSTONE R ADIYi SE I C:ES SCHOOL.. FLYERS , FGLD I NC7 14.38 14.38 33799 09/ 16/97 4 5010 L . M . C . I . T . INSURANCE-CASUALTY w , bbb . 00 2 ,666 .00 tL l� ° 'Q�T..__ �Sah1 -C1J: L:_ ! I '1.----------------- �Z.. - - -- -- -- -- A 4 ,� .aC3.00 -_p`�L S'7 4805b5 L OMDAF:DI„ y1'rft' - -- .fl .��fi 33E301 09/16/97 500426 M.G. MCU "I;ATH » INC. NLE_W 10' GUTTER bb0 .00 e560.0(} >C30.^ 09/ 1 b/97 510500 MAF'l EWOOD BAKERY BIRTHDAY CAKES 82.50 41.45 123 .75 BIRTHDAY CAKES 3313( >;a 09/16/97 -- - -- 2 649 BARCLAY ST N - - - -- - 1,000.00 510;x80 MAF'LEWOOD DEVELOPMENT 2649 BARC:LAY ST N 24. �i� (3 LtAhCt = AY _ 'T. - -- - -- - - -- _ .._ ._. -- 1 -, 000 . 4U -- -- -- - -- _ - . - - - -- - -- - - _ -- - - -26 2688 DAF�CLAY ST 10.96 2,035.48 _ - i380 09/16/9 51.0920 MAF'LEWOOD TIRE &AUTO INC TIRES FOR WI••IITE TAURUS._- __.-- __ -_ -- - -_ -- 1 72.87 _ -- - - - - - -. _ -.� « 87 - 33805 U9/ 16/97 520 500 MCGU I RE , MICHAEL CHAEE L D I NNE_R FOR HRC MEETING 37.98 37.98 "i: X306 - - - 09/16/97 . 5 a0 500 MENARDS BOND MATERIAL 12..72 12072 ' -- 3) (»3 {) J. _ 09/ 16 530560 MERIT CHEVROLET PUMP 5 5.60 -- . 5 5 - b0 -. 33808 09/16/97 531400 METRO SALES INC. 2 PARTS-SERV ICE CALL 179 « 01 306.. 81 4 3 �i . E32 - 33 809 09/16/97 540880 MINN. DEFT . OF REVENUE SALE & USE TAX PAYMENT ' 27.00 00 -" - - -- - -- - - �ALE_S l�CaE�_ TAX _. F�YME'NT -- - - - -- - SALES & USE TAX PAYMI:_NT - - .,4 - - - - -- 9.00 -- 3 - - - 33810 09/16/97 _ _ 570050 :..__ -.- - MOB ILE EM I :..RG_I :NCYSYSTI SYSTEMS., L I�IC� ..._ SQUAD t t-10It TMLI1IT -IN T ALl_AT I (7N 70-00 150.00 220.00 - _ _- SCIUAD EQUIPTMEE•NT INSTALLATION 09116/97_- ._. -_ -- 5700 __ MOGREN BROS . _ - ._ - -- _ -_.- - _ - - - -- ALANC _ClW - 'I' NG . ON IhiU. 74�i'9'�'_._ - - -- _..5.2 r. - - -- s ::3812 09/16/97 570112 _ h'OORE" BUSINESS PRODUCTS DIV 6 PART W--2 FORMS 2� t3.02 6<. if:3 290.40 E 1�IVE_ L_Ot ='L:a FOR W-2 1= GRMS . ' 33813 09/16/97 620600 MUSKA LIGHT'I'NG CENTER LAMPS 269. 269.15 33(31.4 09/16/97 : - 630 15 NAME BANK DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING 201.45 F: 300. /DALANC:E_ x'0.1.6° F: I: : D I- 'G;3TAG1-_ 64.00 �.. 5 RE_Tl1 5.675- 239.44 �- :1x#3:1. � c 09/ 16/ � l 660�0U MUI��TF•i _SY'f�l °� Y•IJIEF =� _._ INC. T hIC.; ., WHEEL ASSY- -JAC, WASHER -•JAC 326.15 337.01 1. _ - _ -- - _ ull•• . F "t .- ..:YAC; 10.86 CITY OF !YIAPLEWOOD 09/:11/97 14:37 VOUCHER/CHECK REGISTER FOR PERIOD 09 V()lJ(':I (ER/ j CHECK K CH•IEC K VENDOR VENDOR I TEM ITEM CHEC K MUI�iYtl NAMh. -- - - - - -- -- - - - hl!'? TO1`! - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -_ �Uh1T - - - - - -- AMCIIJMT 33816 09/16/97 661181 NORTHERN AIRGAS MEDICAL OXYGEN 160.1 _ _NITROU.S QXIDE_ &_J YlE. I2ICAL _S�XYGE:h1.--- .----- - - - --_ -- - - - -- MEDICAL OXYGEN 33.68 435.15 t4 STATES P0 ER 2 3_» 14 771 3 .14 1 540 -- --- - - - - -- - -- - - - 3 .,..1 .4 2501 4.71 3.14 i 741 63 7.51 0 3 17.0 -- - -�44L - - - - - - -- - - - -- --------- _ - - - - -- - - - - - 2 401 59.26 1,2 30.24 661760 NORTHERN STATES F' awEFL ----- ..6_..ljt ..f "ER. TfsEE:T_ LICi1T. - -- ,I5I. hQ - 3383.9 09/16/97 680600 OCTOPUS CAF: WASH SQUAD WASHES 120.00 SQ UAD_ WAWiES . -- - - - -- - -- -- - -._ 7. 4 -- -- -- - - -- - - _ VEHICLE WASHES 30 »00 . VEHICLE WASHES 15.00 202.50 33(3 20 09/16/97 690600 OLYMPIC POOLS, INC. PUMP REPAIR KIT 700.34 700 « 34 3 3 82 1 - x 691150 ONE HOUR MOTO PHOTO -_ 5 ROLL .._QE_F L.� 2S__--------- - - - -.- -7O - -__._ $.- 33822 09/16/97 700900 PARK SUPPLY, INC. HOSE /SHOWER PARTS 34.30 34..30 33823 09/16/97 710105 PECK, DENNIS FUEL. FOR' GRILL. it MILEAGE 10.60 > EMPLOYEE: GAS GRILL 40.59 51..19 33824 09/16/97 720760 PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS REPAIR FAX MACHINE: 125 »00 125 «00 a :�f32 ._._4�z��. ��Z_ - - -- Z62 P LAND SC & Y!�!~f�_ _ xhll._... ThCh _- �J(7hl <... - - -- - - - -- - - - - - 99f3. 7b- -_ - _- . _... --- TREE: WORK 984.4 1.583.19 »., 33826 09/ I197 7 `~ 1490 PRYCO. INC. -- - - - - -- -- GF3a�'E,_ '�"� MaUh - - ._....- . - - - - - - - -- - -. - - - - -- -95.0 3 - - - -- 95.08 33827 09 /16/9 7 74 540 F i ATWIK, F:U SZ AK & C'IA1..ONEY, P.A. JULY SERVICES 5, 3 32.69 5 3 3�' .3;:382 8 09/16/97 770050 RYAN PLUMBING & HEATING CO. ANNUAL_ RP2 TESTING 450.00 450.00 r -- ..,,... ,:s ,a>r3 :�9 _ 09/ ifa / 780300 S ST Cf'_F• F'ROI)l1C;T s •��i__14`�t.: � .._ - - - PE; Isla F FF ILL S _ - - y -, - - a .,a4. L.AIS)ER 1= 'AI-'k 1: , l- 'O:3T- I TS, F'OF'- lJi ='S 121.92 PE1 ° -')* , POST --• I T 'S, LEE'AD , STAFF. 220.70 VARIOU'1 OFFICE SU1-'1- 'L : : S 196.1.0 ADZ)RE :: i:i LABELS. RUl'.(BE ::R DAFdD�i 70.7::3 ENVELOF'E , SH ., 1 ='ROT . 73.26 - - - - -- - - - - _ COAT HOOK, ENVELOPE'S LOPE'S 44.00 758.05 i t � � - - -- Vc:UUt_ y- •�r•�� _ .. . _ .0 T 7Y l�1�: _ME31= '1.1:WOOD _.. - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - -- _....._.. _ . .. _ ... _ . _ _ _. AS�1. 7 j' 09/11/97 14 «37 VOUCHER /CHECK REGISTER FOR PERIOD 09 a VOtjcl••ll•: !+i C:I IL• C:K CHE::CK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK I =R -- -CIE; ..._ ° r ' 1 �Ilhh NAI�IL _ �CRlr'TlQN .. A.�N UN - -- _ - -- -- . AIYIC7L11�IT - - 33830 09/16/97 780600 SAM'S CLUE{ DIRECT SNACKS 48.64 48.64 i -- -- 33831 09/16/97 820600 SNAP-ON TOOLS STRIPPER 30.83 30.83 - 09/1 /2 8:a14Q�- SEARTAN PROMOTIQNAL G R- jL ..INCA_ G� T - -� MlING s-lif 'LIEF - - -- -- - -- - 5>5 ?��.. 1 £ 3 - - - -- - - - 5>5+ i 1f3 i 338::3 09/16/97 831610 SPRINGSTED REGISTRATION FEE 40.00 40.00 33834 09/16/97 84040 ST. PAUL, CITY OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES 1, 446.74 1 3835 09/16/97 842 STAPLE ) p PAUL INE -- - ADO -A .--.F~' 'K -F RO O A I� --------- - - - - -- 3 1_.71- - - -- ------- - - - - -- - - -- -. -- 31.7 yl 3036 09/16/97 842345 STARZINSKI, RONALD & SHIRLEY 1799 BURR ST 1,000.00 1799 BURR ST 3 49 - -1 3a . - -. 33837 09/16/97 850320 SUBURBAN SPORTSWEAR, INC. ADULT T- SHIRTS 2,452.35 2,452.35 33838 09/16/97 850340 SUMMIT INSPECTION SERVICES LTD INSPECTIONS 2,474.40 INSPECTIONS 3,093.00 INSPECTIONS 3 _ 2 474..40 y' 3 3 839 09/16/97 850600 SUPERAMERICA GASOLINE 45.49 :. GASOLIN 32 .56 78.05 ,,-! 33840 09/16/97 850605 SUPERAMEF ICA LASAGNE 29.98 29.98 33841. 09/1 6/97 860080 T.A. SCHIFSKY & SONS, INC BITUMINOUS MATERIALS 6,565.64 2 3 54 ENGL'I'SH ST 1, 000.00 : - - - -- - 2 354 E7 I SH _S - - - -- _ - - - - - -- - -- - - - - -- -_ 1._10 . -_- _ - - 7.566.74 33842 09/16/97 860650 TARGET STORES --CSA A/R PHOTO'S 25.34 .•� BULB HEADLI _ 33 82 ..» . 59.1 _ _ . .lu ' 33843 09/1.6/97 871600 TOU SLEY FORD, INC ". WHEEL COVER FOR SQUAD 53.:5 53.55 3 3844 09/16/97 X 80675 TROPHIES UNLIMITED SCREENED FF'LAG�UE,TAX 50.05 50.05 4, .:- -. -- 33845 _ 09/ 890910 U.S. WEST DIRECT _ Y PAGE -- -- ._.. -_ -- - - -- _ - - -- 178..52 _ - -_.- _ -._ - 3..,52 -i 33 846 09/16/97 8909030 UWS -- UNITED WASTE. SYSTEM AUGUST RECYCLING 694.00 TRIP (- ,HG /20YD. DIRTY LOAD - - 570.00 (. __- -- - -- - WASTE PICK-UP 322.73 i „• WASTE:: PICK-UP 90. WASTE:: PICK --UP 128.53 WASTE PICK --UP 94.26 1,899.72 - 3*30- 09/1,6/97 - 900100_ UN IFORMS UALIMITE D - - - F' AT ,TROUSER 155 4.73 154.73 33848 09/16/97 901300 UPPER MIDWEST SALES CO. CLEANING SUPPLIES 396.28 396.28 33849 09/16/97 91.0rl*.00 VASKO RUBBISH REMOVAL TRASH REMOVAL 361.72 - -TY.. OF MAF'E- L•.'Wi7OD '1 09/11/97 14:37 VOUCHER /CHECK REGISTER FOR PERIOD 09 VOUCHER/ J} CHI: ::CK CHECK VENDOR VENDOR ITEM ITEM CHECK -- NUMBER - - - DATE _.. - - - - -- N NAME_ -- -- - - - -_. _.. - -- — -- DESrh IF'T .I 01A AMOUI�I'� AI'101.lhlT e i TRASH REMOVAL 261.78 h - - - - -- - - -- - -- -- - -- -- - - - - -- .587...6:3 __._---- ---1_x 211.1 . -- 33£350 09/16/97 912100 VIRTUE. PRINTING 48- -FLOUR NOTICE INSPECTION CARD 75.20 75.20 338 09/16/97 91 2 10 V I SU- -SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC. EMERGENCY CLEANING OF SIZWER 3 i EME RGENCY CLEANING OF SEWER 2 , 092.50 6,051. 1 3385 09/16/97 940700 WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC. SURGE SUPPRESSOR 93.66 93.66 _ --- - - - - -- - .--- . TOTAL CHECKS 228 , 983.94 -.__ -- CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD EMPLOYEE NAME ALLENSPACH,SHERRY CARLSON,THERESE BODINE,RENEE FAUST,DANIEL F DEHN,DEBORAH HANGSLEBEN,RICHARD KLAGER,WENDY B EHM , LO I S CARLE , JEANETTE E JAGOE,CAROL OLSON,SANDRA POWELL,PHILIP ALDRIDGE,MARK BECKER,RONALD D BOHL,JOHN C FLOR,TIMOTHY KVAM,DAVID STEFFEN,SCOTT L YOUNGREN,JAMES EVERSON,PAUL FRASER,JOHN SAUNDERS,SARAH ADELSON,LINDA STAHNKE,JULIE A AMOUNT 320.00 1,491.97 1,186.62 3,064.11 1,357.82 1,883.66 1,498.62 1,477.82 1,359.59 1,287.05 801.88 1,450.24 1,945.54 2,243.74 2,040.14 2,001.34 2,234.49 2,484.60 2,094.52 1,428.62 1,986.10 1,378.62 1, 045.25 1,378.62 1 CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD EMPLOYEE NAME ALLENSPACH,SHERRY CARLSON,THERESE BODINE,RENEE FAUST,DANIEL F DEHN,DEBORAH HANGSLEBEN,RICHARD KLAGER,WENDY B EHM , LO I S CARLE , JEANETTE E JAGOE,CAROL OLSON,SANDRA POWELL,PHILIP ALDRIDGE,MARK BECKER,RONALD D BOHL,JOHN C FLOR,TIMOTHY KVAM,DAVID STEFFEN,SCOTT L YOUNGREN,JAMES EVERSON,PAUL FRASER,JOHN SAUNDERS,SARAH ADELSON,LINDA STAHNKE,JULIE A AMOUNT 320.00 1,491.97 1,186.62 3,064.11 1,357.82 1,883.66 1,498.62 1,477.82 1,359.59 1,287.05 801.88 1,450.24 1,945.54 2,243.74 2,040.14 2,001.34 2,234.49 2,484.60 2,094.52 1,428.62 1,986.10 1,378.62 1, 045.25 1,378.62 1 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 2 EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE -- - -- - -- EMPLOYEE NAME ----- -- --- --------------- - - - - -- -----------_-.. AMOUNT -- ------ - - - - -- DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HAI DER , KENNETH G - - 3 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 PRI EFER, WILLIAM 1 7 3 0.5 6 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 LUNDSTEN , LANCE 2 0 2 6.6 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 OSWALD , ERI CK D 1 417.0 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DUCHARME , JOHN 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 MATTHYS , RUS S 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 PECK, DENNIS L 1, 717.02 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 ANDERSON , BRUCE 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 BURKE ., MYLES R 1 4 9 6.7 3 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 MARUSKA , MARK A 1 9 8 2.3 5 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 GREW- HAYMAN , JANET M 9 2 5.0 0 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 BARTA ,MARIE 6 6 2. 0 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 COLEMAN , MELINDA 2 6 4 6.3 4 DIRECT DEPOSIT 0 9/ 0 5/ 9 7 EKSTRAND , THOMAS G 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 ROBERTS , KENNETH 1 6 9 7.0 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 STAPLES , PAULINE 2 ,16 5.8 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 EASTMAN , THOMAS E 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 OLSON , RONALD J 1 3 6 9.8 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 TAYLOR, KATHERINE 119,05 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HURLEY , STEPHEN 1 917.5 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 TAUBMAN , DOUGLAS J 1 7 7 7.8 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 EDGE , DOUGLAS 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 CROSSON,LINDA 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 LIVINGSTON , JOYCE L 792939 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DIRKSWAGER, COLLEEN 1 3 6 3 .4 8 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 KNAUS S, PETER 6 81.0 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 PALMA , STEVEN 2 0 5 9.2 0 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 JOHNSON , KEVIN 21241,43 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 WARMAN , ROBIN 7 7 6.8 8 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 AFFOLTER, PENNY J 618.4 7 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DOHERTY , KATHLEEN M 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 JENS EN , MATTHEW 6 4 7.19 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 PLACHECKI ,MELISSA J 112-50 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 LE , SHERYL 2 6 4 3 .9 6 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DOWDLE, VIRGINIA 1, 919.03 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HEINZ , STEPHEN J 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09 / BASTIAN , GARY W 363.66 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 RO S S BACH , GEORGE 320900 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 FRY , PATRI CIA 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 LUT Z, DAVID P 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 SCHLINGMAN, PAUL 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 FARR, DIANE M 173,25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 9/ 0 5/ 9 7 GRAF ,MICHAEL 7 4 0.9 4 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 VORWERK , ROBERT E 2 2 9 6.9 5 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 NAGEL , BRYAN 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 GUILFOILE , KAREN E 1 7 41.17 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HELLE , KERRY 1 5 7 2.71 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 CARVER, NICHOLAS N 11697902 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD 4 CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 OSTER,ANDREA J 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT - 09/05/97 ANDREWS ,SCOTT A 2 2 91.67 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 RUNNING, ROBERT 1, 219.4 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 KANE, MICHAEL R 1, 878.62 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 SAVAGEAU, STEPHEN D 1 0 7 5.4 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 CONNOLLY ,RICK A 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HURT , CAROL J 39900 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 BARTEL, DENISE 18.00 DIRECT DE POSIT 09/05/97 CARLSON , DALE 3 2 0.0 0 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 MARTINSON,CAROL F 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HIEBERT,STEVEN 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 SKALMAN,DONALD W 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 DUNN ,ALICE 2 5 8 6.8 4 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 CORNER, AMY L 15,00 to 09/05/97 STEVENS,MARY CATHERINE 36.00 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HORSNELL,JUDITH A 924.99 DIRECT DEPOSIT DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 SEEGER, GERALD F 308908 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 MOREHEAD ,JESSICA R 15,63 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 STILL,VERNON T 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 LOMBARD I ,JAMES D 1 0 5 0.6 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 HUTCHINSON,ANN E 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 COLLINS , KENNETH V 2 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 COLEMAN , PHI LIP 15 0.0 4 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 ADRIAN, VICKI L 3 68.00 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 5 EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 09/05/97 KELLY,KEVIN P 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 WALDEN,CONSTANCE A DIRECT DEPOSIT .217.50 09/05/97 THOMPSON,ALISA R 569906 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 BUSSE,TIMOTHY R 1,822.68 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 BELDE,STANLEY 1 DIRECT DEPOSIT 09/05/97 ATKINS,KATHERINE 599.25 DIRECT DEPOSIT 60572 09/05/97 KOPPEN,MARVIN 320.00 60573 09/05/97 CASAREZ,GINA 1 60574 09/05/97 HENSLEY,PATRICIA 47.31 60575 09/05/97 MCGUIRE,MICHAEL A 3 60576 09/05/97 ZICK,LINDA 40.25 60577 09/05/97 CUDE,LARRY J 358.40 60578 09/05/97 MIKISKA,WILLIAM 223920 60579 09/05/97 JACKSON,KIMBERLY A 531900 60580 09/05/97 KOHNER,JANEEN C 289975 60581 09/05/97 SHRESTHA,ANUBHAV B 648.00 60582 09/05/97 JACKSON,MARY L 1 60583 09/05/97 KELSEY,CONNIE L 654945 60584 09/05/97 MATHEYS,ALANA KAYE 1 60585 09/05/97 JOHNSON,BONNIE 790.79 60586 09/05/97 VIETOR,LORRAINE S 1 60587 09/05/97 PALANK,MARY KAY 1 60588 09/05/97 RICHIE,CAROLE L 1 60589 09/05/97 RYAN,MICHAEL 21546.16 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 60590 09/05/97 SASSOR,SUNNY L 438900 60591 09/05/97 SVENDSEN,JOANNE M 1 60592 09/05/97 THOMALLA,DAVID J 2,195.96 60593 09/05/97 BAKKE,LONN A 1 60594 09/05/97 BANICK,JOHN J 2 60595 09/05/97 BARTZ,PAUL 1 60596 09/05/97 BERGERON,JOSEPH A 2,028.78 60597 09/05/97 BOWMAN,RICK A 1 1 973.18 60598 09/05/97 HERBERT,MICHAEL J 2 60599 09/05/97 KARIS,FLINT D 2 60600 09/05/97 RAZSKAZOFF,DALE 1 60601 09/05/97 ROSSMAN,DAVID A 1 1 509.07 60602 09/05/97 SHORTREED,MICHAEL P 1 60603 09/05/97 STAFNE,GREGORY L 1 60604 09/05/97 STOCKTON,DERRELL T 1 60605 09/05/97 SZCZEPANSKI,THOMAS J 1,890.82 60606 09/05/97 WATCZAK,LAURA 1 1 988.24 60607 09/05/97 WELCHLIN,CABOT V 1 60608 09/05/97 HALE,THOMAS M 307.20 60609 09/05/97 MEEHAN,JAMES 2 60610 09/05/97 MELANDER,JON A 1 60611 09/05/97 RABBETT,KEVIN 1 60612 09/05/97 THIENES,PAUL 2 60613 09/05/97 FECHT,MICHAEL J 121900 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD 7 CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 60614 09/05/97 BOYER,SCOTT K 1 60615 09/05/91 FEHR,JOSEPH P 1 60616 09/05/97 FLAUGHER,JAYME L 1 60617 09/05/97 HALWEG,KEVIN R 2 60618 09/05/97 LAFFERTY,WALTER 1 60619 09/05/97 RABINE,JANET L 1 60620 09/05/97 HEWITT,JOEL A 2,366.53 60621 09/05/97 ZWIEG,SUSAN C. 1 60622 09/05/97 CHLEBECK,JUDY M 1 60623 09/05/97 DAHL,HELENE M 767.52 60624 09/05/97 DARST,JAMES 1 60625 09/05/97 FREBERG,RONALD L 1 60626 09/05/97 HELEY,RONALD J 1 60627 09/05/97 MEYER,GERALD W 1 60628 09/05/97 WESTERHAUS,BRIAN J 800.00 60629 09/05/97 BUCHAL,MICHAEL P 448.00 60630 09/05/97 CORWIN,ERIC B 655.00 60631 09/05/97 ELIAS,JAMES G 1 60632 09/05/97 LINDBLOM,RANDAL 1 60633 09/05/97 PRIEBE,WILLIAM 1 60634 09/05/97 ANDERSON,ROBERT S 1 60635 09/05/97 HANSON,SHANE T 314.50 60636 09/05/97 HELEY,ROLAND B 1 60637 09/05/97 HINNENKAMP,GARY 1 7 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD 8 CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 60638 09/05/97 LAVAQUE,MICHAEL 693.02 60639 09/05/97 LINDORFF,DENNIS P 1 60640 09/05/97 NAUGHTON,JOHN W 644.00 60641 09/05/97 OLSON,KRISTIN P 656.00 60642 09/05/97 PATTERSON,TERRILL T 476900 60643 09/05/97 SCHINDELDECKER,JAMES 1 60644 09/05/97 STARK,RICHARD E 106925 60645 09/05/97 MACY,RITA 30.63 60646 09/05/97 NELSON,JEAN 797.31 60647 09/05/97 SOUTTER,CHRISTINE 49.50 60648 09/05/97 FINNEGAN,MARY M. 745.75 60649 09/05/97 MISKELL,NANCY 510.17 60650 09/05/97 REGAN,KATHLEEN M 600.00 60651 09/05/97 WEGWERTH,JUDITH A 1 60652 09/05/97 BERGO,CHAD M 535950 60653 09/05/97 ANDERSON,EVERETT 655.53 60654 09/05/97 OSTROM,MARJORIE 2 60655 09/05/97 WENGER,ROBERT J 1 60656 09/05/97 BALLESTRAZZE,THAD M 28900 60657 09/05/97 BRANDSTROM,JULIET M 274.50 60658 09/05/97 BREMER,ANGIE 266.00 60659 09/05/97 FINN,GREGORY S 1 60660 09/05/97 FLUG,ELAINE R 343900 60661 09/05/97 FLUG,MEGAN L 153.56 8 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD 0 CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 60662 09/05/97 GALBRAITH,CHRISTOPHER 600.00 60663 09/05/97 GEBHARD,KATIE R 612.50 60664 09/05/97 NESS,CHERI MARIE 131.25 60665 09/05/97 RAHN,CARY 291.25 60666 09/05/97 SEELY,LAURA M 119.00 60667 09/05/97 STIEN,KARIN M 399.00 60668 09/05/97 STIEN,MARY 1 60669 09/05/97 SWANSON,KARI A 39.00 60670 09/05/97 WHITE,TRACY A 114.00 60671 09/05/97 BREHEIM,ROGER W 1 60672 09/05/97 EDSON,DAVID B 1 60673 09/05/97 GERMAIN,DAVID 1 60674 09/05/97 NADEAU,EDWARD.A 1 60675 09/05/97 NORDQUIST,RICHARD 1 60676 09/05/97 THOMAS- JR,STEVEN 1 60677 09/05/97 COONS,MELISSA 499.32 60678 09/05/97 COURTEAU,BARBARA 98.60 60679 09/05/97 GLASS,JEAN 589961 60680 09/05/97 HOIUM,SHEILA 603.41 60681 09/05/97 JOHNSON,NICHOLAS W 458.25 60682 09/05/97 KELLY,LISA 877.22 60683 09/05/97 MEINKE,JENNY 60.75 60684 09/05/97 NEAMY,MARK W 165975 60685 09/05/97 PETERSON,RICHARD 88.52 0 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 10 EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 60686 09/05/97 SCHOEBERL,KAYLENE M 675.10 60687 09/05/97 ABRAHAMSON,REBECCA L. 58950 60688 09/05/97 ANDERSON,JULIE M 221.88 60689 09/05/97 BADEN,ALISON L 84.00 60690 09/05/97 BADEN,MATHIAS 554.35 60691 09/05/97 BITTNER,KATIE C 252.00 60692 09/05/97 CHAPMAN,JENNY A 216.24 60693 09/05/97 CONLIN,PAMELA 62.50 60694 09/05/97 GARNER,WILLIAM E 103.95 60695 09/05/97 GIPP,ALLISON S 79.25 60696 09/05/97 GOPLEN,NICHOLAS P 150.00 60697 09/05/97 GRUENHAGEN,LINDA C 45.00 60698 09/05/97 HAWKINS,LISA A 18.00 60699 09/05/97 HEINN L 28.00 60700 09/05/97 HOLMGREN,LEAH M 84900 60701 09/05/97 HOULE,DENISE L 72.00 60702 09/05/97 HUPPERT,ERIN M 30.00 60703 09/05/97 JOHNSON,ROBERT P 335.38 60704 09/05/97 JOHNSON,STETSON 435.00 60705 09/05/97 KAY,ADAM E 108.00 60706 09/05/97 KOEHNEN,MARY B 360.00 60707 09/05/97 KOEPKE,JENNIFER M 264.78 60708 09/05/97 KOHN- SWANSON,MARY E 15.00 60709 09/05/97 LEWERER,GINA M 99000 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 11 EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 60710 09/05/97 LUHRS,BETHANY L 56.55 60711 09/05/97 LUND,DANIEL T. 223920 60712 09/05/97 MAGNUSON,BETH M 81.00 60713 09/05/97 MARUSKA,ERICA 6920 60714 09/05/97 MEISEL,TAMBREY .7.75 60715 09/05/97 NESS, AUTUMN M. 111.83 60716 09/05/97 NORTHQUEST,JONEEN L 30.00 60717 09/05/97 OWEN,JONATHAN 77.50 60718 09/05/97 PARR,GAIL L 149.51 60719 09/05/97 POWERS,JESSICA 177.21 60720 09/05/97 ROAN,CARIN K 125.05 60721 09/05/97 SACKMANN,LAURA C 125.05 60722 09/05/97 SCHLUETER,LOUISE E 76.00 60723 09/05/97 SCHMIDT,RUSSELL 300.83 60724 09/05/97 SENARIGHI, CYNTHIA 18.00 60725 09/05/97 SIMONSON,JUSTIN M 379.15 60726 09/05/97 SIVERSON,OLAF L 9.15 60727 09/05/97 SKRIP,CARRIE A. 15.00 60728 09/05/97 SMITLEY,SHARON L 189.00 60729 09/05/97 SWANER,JESSICA 172.25 60730 09/05/97 THATCHER,TARA A 77.14 60731 09/05/97 THIBODEAU,KELLY M 664.16 60732 09/05/97 TIBODEAU,HEATHER J 247.60 60733 09/05/97 TROEDLE,ALEISHA M 44.23 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 12 EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER ------- - - - - -- DATE -- - - - - -- EMPLOYEE NAME ------------------ AMOUNT 60734 09/05/97 --- WARNER, CAROLYN - 153.00 60735 09/05/97 WATCHORN,JENNIFER R 60.00 60736 09/05/97 WEDES,CARYL H 126.00 60737 09/05/97 WOLKERSTORFER,HEATHER L 24.00 60738 09/05/97 WOODMAN,ALICE E 15.00 60739 09/05/97 BOSLEY,CAROL 107951 60740 09/05/97 CHRISTENSEN,JODIE 385.09 60741 09/05/97 FLEMING,KATHY A 108.75 60742 09/05/97 LEDMAN,PENNY J 13.00 60743 09/05/97 MEEHAN,SHAYLENE D 60900 60744 09/05/97 RENSLOW,RITA 178.01 60745 09/05/97 SCHROEDER,KATHLEEN 178.50 60746 09/05/97 SPANGLER,EDNA E 56.10 60747 09/05/97 BAILEY,DEANNA L 122.06 60748 09/05/97 BEHAN,JAMES 1 60749 09/05/97 BLAKESLEY, JEFFERY DEAN 240.00 60750 09/05/97 FULLER,AMY R 96.00 60751 09/05/97 JAHN,DAVID J 1 60752 09/05/97 JOHNSON,ELLI HOGAN 51.00 60753 09/05/97 KOVES,ADAM T 156.00 60754 09/05/97 KYRK,BREANNA K 97950 60755 09/05/97 LONETTI,JAMES F 487.21 6.0756 09/05/97 MILLS,WESLEY W 24900 60757 09/05/97 NELSON,CARRIE L 391.50 TOTAL GROSS EARNINGS 286,214.08 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD 13 EMPLOYEE GROSS EARNINGS REPORT FOR THE CURRENT PAY PERIOD CHECK CHECK NUMBER DATE EMPLOYEE NAME AMOUNT 60758 09/05/97 NEWMAN,KELLY M 72.00 60759 09/05/97 RABCEVICH,PHILIP A 120.00 60760 09/05/97 SEVERSON,CHRISTINA M 120.00 60761 09/0,5/97 SEYLER,KIMBERLY A 105.00 60762 09/05/97 SIMONSON,JOHN R 48.00 60763 09/05/97 SKRYPEK,JOSHUA L 96.00 60764 09/05/97 STAHLMANN,RICHARD T 72.00 60765 09/05/97 STEINHORST, JEFFREY 75.00 60766 09/05/97 SWANSON,LYLE 1,317.33 60767 09/05/97 SWANSON,VERONICA 681.02 60768 09/05/97 YOUNG,DILLON J 96.00 60769 09/05/97 MULVANEY,DENNIS M 1 60770 09/05/97 PRIEM, STEVEN A. 1 60771 09/05/97 ZIMMERMAN,THOMAS S 320.00 TOTAL GROSS EARNINGS 286,214.08 � -z Aotl C3x'1 bIr C OMO U MEMORANDUMQd, e,,,,...�... 1 6j e ctedd....,..�.. �3�te TO: City Manager FROM: Chad Bergo SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Review - Englewood Shops LOCATION: 1285 Cope Avenue DATE: September 5, 1997 INTRODUCTION The conditional use permit (CUP) at 1285 Cope Avenue is due for review. The CUP allows a commercial building within 350 feet of a residential district. BACKGROUND August 8, 1988: The Council approved this CUP. September 10, 1990 and March 25; The Council reviewed this CUP and required a review in six months. September 23, 1991: The Council reviewed this CUP and required a review in one year. September 14, 1992: The Council reviewed this CUP and required a review in five years. DISCUSSION City staff is not aware of any problems at the site and the developer is meeting the conditions of approval. RECOMMENDATION Review the conditional use permit at 1285 Cope Avenue only if a problem arises. p: \sec9.engle.cup Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Property Line /Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Conditional Use Permit requirements dated 9 -10 -90 0 Attachment 1 W -� Y o Gomm..= ..�. ..� A M AV P �. C 22 Q� au 11 .l W MAf'!C M rvois 3 Kohlin�on Lake POND a �J • Q ° L�B � K O H L MAN d AV Z North Hazelwood ° z Pk ar W -j CO RD +.C.. 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The right•turn lane proposed along English Street shall be subject to the City Engineer's approval. ° 3. The applicant shall restripe English Street, and widen it If Necessary, to provide a left turn lane for vest =bound Iii ah y va 36, subject to the City Engineer's approval, g. The owner shall replace all required landscaping that dies and maintain irrigation system. S. Gas sales shall be limited to two dispensers on one island. There shall be so vehicle repair or maintenance. 6. The shopping center shall not be open between the hours of 10:O0 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. , except for the existing comenioncs store and gas sales. e T. There shall be no tasporary or permanent outside storage : or sales, except fuel.' s. The City Council shall review this pornit in six months, based on the procedures in City Code* o. Thy de; slope: shall reduce tea brightnass of tea: lighted wall panels to a level acceptable to the City. Seconded by Mayor Bastian. Ayes • Mayor Bastian, Councilmembers Carlson, Rossbach Zappa Pay • Counc ilsenber Juke r. 9.10 5 AGENDA ITEM F 60 "" 3 AGENDA REPORT TO. City Manager Inddrood- _ Nodif i e . FROM. City Engineer Date SUBJECT. State Aid Resolutions DATE: September 15, 1997 Earlier this year, Ramsey County and Maplewood changed jurisdictions on Arcade Street from Roselawn Avenue to Highway 36 and on Highwood Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue. The resolutions passed at that time apparently are not specific enough for Mn /DOT to actually designate the roadways state aid for this city. Y It is recommended the city council adopt the attached resolutions specifically requesting Mn /DOT to designate Arcade Street and Highwood Avenue as municipal state aid routes. KGH Attachments jc RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Maplewood that the street hereinafter described should be designated municipal state aid street under the provisions of Minnesota law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the, City of Maplewood that the road described as follows, to -wit: Arcade Street from Roselawn Avenue to TH 36 Highwood Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue be, and hereby are established, located, and designated a municipal state aid street of said city, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two certified copies of this resolution to the commissioner of transportation for his consideration, and that upon his approval of the designation of said road or portion thereof, the same be constructed, improved, and maintained as a municipal state aid street of the City of Maplewood to be numbered and known as Municipal State Aid Streets. 4/ AGENDA ITEM TO: City Engineer FROM: Public Works Coordinator IndorseA iodified DATE: September 10, 1997 ei SUBJECT: Surplus Pr Date SUB rp Property Declare as surplus property and authorize disposal at state auction or sale to another municipality, whichever is in the best interest of the City of Maplewood. V.E.M. unit 621, 1990 model 3406 -B. S.N. 2WB03453 generator set. This generator was purchased used, to provide emergency electrical power to water booster stations. Now that St. Paul Water Utility has the booster stations, we no longer have the need of this equipment. The equipment has been offered for sale to St. Paul Water Utility, twice. They have not responded. F -,swwv MEMORANDUM TO: Michael A. M FROM: DATE: nd Recreation Bruce K. Ande September 15, SUBJECT: Trail Easement INTRODUCTION .Aotlon by Council, ErAorsed.— Modified- ROJecte Date - - 22 City Council Meeting The development of Kohlman Overlook neighborhood park commenced in May 1997. One of the components of the park development is a trail system that connects Walter Street to the east to the main park area. The trail was proposed to run along the rear of property lines along a city easement. Based on city surveying, the proposed trail was constructed outside the existing easement necessitating an additional 20 -foot easement from the property owner located at 3067 Edward Street. BACKGROUND Kohlman Overlook neighborhood park is an eight -acre parcel that has been acquired and developed during the past four months as a neighborhood park. One of the components of the neighborhood park system is a two- tiered internal trail system and an east/west corridor connecting Frank Street to Walter Street. During the construction process, the trail was inadvertently located along the rear of Lot 10 Block 1. The current location for the trail eliminated the necessity to remove a vegetative buffer zone and provides a good connection to the proposed tot lot on Walter Street. The trail corridor as constructed is approximately seven feet outside of the city's current easement. The city has negotiated an agreement with the property owner for a trail easement along the rear of the property at a cost of $4,000. The value was based on the value of the property at 40¢ per square foot or $1,200 and $2,800 to relocate the trail. The surveying error was made by city staff. Relocation of the trail would not only disturb the existing vegetation, but also present conflicts with the abutting property owners. Based on discussions with the City Attorney, we believe that the value of $4,000 is fair and will provide for an improved trail connection. There are adequate monies available in the P.A.C. fund. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council approve the easement agreement as drafted by the City Attorney and that a payment of $4,000 be provided to the property owner for the 20 -foot trail easement utilizing the P.A.C. funds. kdlkotrail. mem AGENDA NO. r, 6 AGENDA REPORT Aation bs Cou*o i i; TO: Mike McGuire City Manager y g d4xs J10d ited FROM: Karen Guilfoile, City ClerO eatgd� �t�te DATE: September 15, 1997 RE: Lawful Gambling License for St. Paul Educational Foundation, Inc. Introduction St. Paul Educational Foundation, Inc., has submitted an application for a renewal for their gambling license to be held at the Chalet located at 1830 Rice Street. In order for them to renew their state license, the City Council is requested to provide a resolution approving their l icense. RESOLUTION BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that the premises permit for lawful gambling is approved for St. Paul Educational Foundation, Inc., to operate at 1830 Rice Street, Maplewood, Minnesota. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council waives any objection to the timeliness of application for said permit as governed by Minnesota Statute §349.213. FURTHERMORE, that the Maplewood City Council requests that the Gambling Control Division of the Minnesota Department of Gaming approve said permit application as being in compliance with Minnesota. Statute §349.213. NOW, THEREFORE, be it further resolved that this Resolution by the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, be forwarded to the Gambling Control Division for their approval. Recommendation It is recommended that Council approve the lawful gambling license application for the St. Paul Educational Foundation Inc., to be used at the Chalet, 1830 Rice St. G -/ Ac -tion by Comea MEMORANDUM M �e� ease TO: City Manager Y g FROM: Ken Roberts, Associate Planner ])at SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit—Compost Site LOCATION: North of Lower Afton Road, between Century Avenue and McKnight Road DATE September 3, 1997 INTRODUCTION The Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, is asking Maplewood to approve a conditional use permit (CUP) for a new compost site. They want to create this site on Ramsey County Correctional Facility property north of Lower Afton Road between Century Avenue and McKnight Road. (See the maps on pages 10 and 11.) BACKGROUND Beam Avenue Compost Site On September 9, 1996, the city council reviewed the permit and listened to neighborhood residents' concerns with the compost site. A motion was made and seconded to reduce the size of the compost to 10,000 cubic yards. This motion resulted in a split vote -2 nays and 2 ayes (Mayor Bastian was absent). The council tabled this item for two weeks for full council consideration. On September 23, 1996, the council again considered the CUP for the Beam Avenue compost site. The Council approved a motion to change the CUP for the Beam Avenue compost site. These changes were to make it a transfer station, with a new site to be developed in southern Maplewood for composting leaves. The council noted that the site being considered for the new composting facility was the Ramsey County Workhouse property. The change also allowed the county to continue to use the existing site for people to pick up wood chips and compost from the site. On October 14, 1996, the council again considered the CUP for the Beam Avenue compost site. At this meeting, the council adopted 17 conditions of approval for the Beam Avenue site. (See the minutes starting on page 16.) Conditions 10 and 11 changed the use of the Beam Avenue site to limit it to only a transfer (no composting) location. That is, people may drop off and pick up materials, but the county may not compost the yard waste on the site. Condition 14 of the revised permit directed the county to make best efforts to develop a yard waste Composting site on county property near the workhouse north of Lower Afton Road. DISCUSSION Th Need for a Compost Site The State law about yard waste has increased the need for compost sites. Property owners have three options for disposing of their yard waste. They may pay their haulers extra to pick up yard waste, compost it in their yards or take their yard waste to a compost site. The Beam Avenue yard waste site is one of the three busiest of the eight compost sites in the County. The following chart shows the usage and amount of material collected at the Maplewood site. About half the users are Maplewood residents. Year Number of Visits 1990 60 1991 62,497 1992 60 1993 66. .1 63 1995 58 1996 64,063 Cubic Yards (CY) Received 19,123 13,613 22,,477 27,460 24 24,760 25 CY Managed CY Transferred On-site (leaves) (Qrasslleaves 10,000 9 5 7 17,317 5 21 6 13,370 11 12 12,525 4 21 In 1993, the amount of yard waste received was unusual because of the high rainfall. Ramsey County needs to find another site to compost the materials that residents leave at the county yard waste sites. This is because the city changed the conditional use permit for the Beam Avenue site (to limit it to only a transfer site). The county's search for a new compost site on public land (preferably county owned), led them to the proposed site north of Lower Afton Road. They believe that it is a good site for composting because it has access from a county road, it would be on county property and would have the compost at least 1,100 feet from the nearest residence. (Please see the maps on pages 12 and 13.) Odors The City should approach the odor issue in two ways. The first is to establish objective procedures to verify and measure odor complaints. The second approach should be to set up ways to reduce the potential for odor. Concerning the first point, the city had an odor consultant train City employees in 1994 to verify or measure odors. The environmental health officer responds to odor complaints during the day and the police department responds at night. If the City inspector detects a significant odor, he or she will measure it or call an independent testing company to measure the odor. The inspector would use a scientific testing method. Based on the testing scale, the conditional use permit would set specific odor limits. The County would pay for any additional training and testing. Concerning the second point, the City's environmental health officer believes that the strongest odors from a compost site come from the turning or moving the old piles of materials that are still decomposing. This is especially true when there is mostly grass in the yard waste. There is very little odor from transporting newly - dumped leaves or finished compost or from pushing the freshly dumped leaves together. Many strong odors arise from grass clippings. Crass clippings sealed in a plastic bag for a couple of days or longer can be very smelly when the bags are opened. The County does not want to compost grass clippings on this site. The County collects the grass on their existing yard waste sites and then removes the grass to outside vendors. Compost sites create odor. The challenge is to limit and manage the odors so they are not a nuisance. Ramsey County should start by seeing what they can do to lessen the potential for 0,41 odors by site management. Woodbury has been successful with this option. Site management is the key to controlling odors. Charles Cannon, executive vice president of The Composting Council (Alexandria, VA), states: "Odor control is a crifical management challenge for composting operations. The single most important cause of odor formations is inadequate management of organic material.$) Site management may include limiting the amount of material stored on the site turning the piles whenever necessary to minimize odors (done only when the wind is blowing right), the use of deodorizing sprays or water on the piles or regularly removing the materials. However, there may be people who will object to even the slightest odor. In preparing their application for this site, the county hired a consultant to study the proposed site and the existing conditions to model possible odor conditions. The model uses. local information including topography, vegetation and weather patterns (wind direction and speed, humidity and temperatures) to predict what areas the odors might affect. For this site, the model showed that possibly nuisance odor levels could occur in the park, near the fire station on Londin Lane and to the northeast into Woodbury. The highest potential for odors, according to the model, would occur in these areas for up to 10 minutes once a year. (See page 56 and the map from the model on page 57.) The model also showed that for the 'Worst" 60 minutes of a year, the highest odor levels would occur all within the park and county correctional property. (See the maps on pages 58 and 59.) Proposed Site The reaps on pages 12 -15 show the plans for the proposed compost site. It would be on about 5 acres of the Ramsey County Correctional Facility property and at least 1,100 feet north of Connemara Condominiums. Access to the site would be on a new, paved road to the two ad areas an p d a stockpile area. They are proposing to screen the site by planting at least 70 trees on the south, southwest and north sides of the site. (See the proposed plans on pages 13 - 15. On pages 100 - 111, is the proposed operations plan for the new compost site. This plan outlines how the county and their contractors will run and use the site, including specifications, equipment.,, operations, security and how complaints are to be handled. Truck Traffic To compost materials on the proposed site, the county will bring materials to the site in trucks. County staff estimates that there would be 600 - 900 trucks per calendar year, _al! running on weekdays. Most of the truck trips would be in April and May and again in October. and November. At the peak of sate activity,. there would be an average of about 15 trucks a day. Ramsey County is proposing to have the trucks approach the site from the east on Lower Afton Road and then turn right into the site. For exiting the site, the county proposes to have the trucks turn right onto Lower Afton Road and then go west to McKnight Road. Having the trucks making only right turns to and from the site should help lessen the potential for accidents and should also minimize the amount of disruption to traffic flow. (See pages 53 through 55 of the county's report g Y p for more information.) These routes will keep the additional traffic from this site away from the existing residential neighborhoods in the area. The routes proposed by the county are major existing streets and roads that the city, county and state intend for truck traffic. Specifically, P Y, 3 Maplewood has planned Century Avenue, Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road as major or principal arterial streets. These streets are planned and built to carry the highest volume of traffic and to provide subregional, regional and inter - community access. Having trucks use these streets is consistent with the goals and policies of the city, county and state. Composting Concepts Site in Woodbury In regent years, Woodbury had an odor problem with a commercial composting site. Composting Concepts, operates a 20-acre composting site in Woodbury. From 1983 to 1994, the site was only available to commercial haulers. In 1991, the Woodbury City Council revoked the interim special use. permit for the site and gave Composting Concepts one year to move their operation. Composting Concepts took the city to court. The judge strongly encouraged the city and . Y . Composting Concepts to work out a negotiated settlement. In 1992, Woodbury and Composting Concepts negotiated a new interim special use permit for the site. In 1993, the Woodbury City Council extended the permit for Composting Concepts to continue their operation. The permit has standards for site management and procedures for testing and verifying odors. Since adopting the permit in 1993, Woodbury has not had a complaint about odors that staff could trace to the compost site. The city attributes this to the site operator learning how to manage site odors. It is the opinion of the Woodbury staff that an earlier . Y problems with odors from Composting Concepts have been corrected. Since 1994, Woodbury has leased a one -acre site from Composting Concepts for their residential composting site. Woodbury residents may leave yard waste and brush at the site. The city works with Composting Concepts to provide finished compost and wood chips from the materials that the residents drop off at the site. The 1993 permit renewal had specified that the site was to not accept yard waste after December 1, 1997. However, in July 1997, the Woodbury City Council granted Composting Concepts an indefinite time extension for their permit. This allows the business to continue in the current location and allows the city to keep their existing residential yard waste site. CUP Criteria For the city council to approve a conditional use permit, they must find that the proposal meets nine standards. These standards are in the resolution starting on page 130. The county, with their application, reviewed and discussed these criteria as they apply to their (See ro osal. the information starting on page 19.) p p Conclusion When considering this request, Maplewood should consider the concerns of area residents in context With the need of Ramsey County to provide a service (composting) to all county residents. This is a balancing act that must consider both the local land use issues and the larger Issues of having sites for recycling and composting in a metropolitan area. Since the city Y changed the permit for the Beam Avenue compost site, the county has worked to locate a new compost site on public land that is not near residences. The proposed site does that. 4 COMMISSION ACTION On September 2, 1997, the planning commission recommended approval of the proposed compost site, subject to the staff recommendation. RECOMMENDATION Approve the resolution starting on page 130. This resolution approves a conditional use permit for Ramsey County to establish and operate a compost site for yard waste on the county correctional facility property. This site would be north of Lower Afton Road, between Century Avenue and McKnight Road. This permit shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site, grading and erosion control and tree plans approved by the city. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed site work and use must be started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. The site shall not be open to the public for delivery or pickup. It shall only be for the composting of yard waste materials brought in by contractors from other Ramsey County yard waste sites. 4. The site may be open and operational between the hours of 8 :00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 5. The site shall accept only the following materials: garden waste, weeds, prunings of soft- bodied plants, leaves along with materials like pine cones, fruit and small twigs that people pick up with their yard waste. Ramsey County shall monitor and remove any unacceptable . raterials brought to the site. 6. The City prohibits the dumping or storing of the following materials: brush, branches, grass, garbage or refuse. 7. The County shall monitor and remove unapproved items (including garbage) and debris from the site. 8. The City Council shall review this permit in June 1998. 9. The County shall manage the compost site to control odors. Management procedures shall include the following: a. Procure, maintain and use wind direction and speed monitoring equipment. The County shall provide this equipment so it is accessible to the City staff. b. Record wind speed and direction during pile turning. 5 c. Turn the piles of materials only when the wind is blowing at least five miles per hour. The contractor or operator shall only turn the piles between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. d. Keep a written record of: (1) The times of pile turning and the haul -out of materials (2) Compost pile temperatures (3) A description of the compost quality (4), The initial date and aging of the compost piles 10. The Community Development Department shadl handle odor complaints during regular business hours and the police department shall handle odor complaints after regular hours. The inspector shall verify and measure whether there is an odor that violates the odor standards of this permit. To determine if there is a violation of this permit, the inspector shall follow the procedures in Attachment A of this permit. A violation of this permit shall occur when the inspector has recorded ten sniffings of the ambient air over a period of thirty minutes with a geometric average OIRS of (a) 3.0 or greater if the property at which the tasting is being conducted contains a permanent residence or (b) 4.0 or greater if the property at which the testing is being conducted does not contain a permanent residence. (See Attachment B of this permit for a description of the odor scale.) If there is a violation, the inspector shall investigate to establish the source of the odor. The City shall notify the County of the violation. The County shall advise the City of the reason for the problem and correct it to meet the standards of this permit. The County or site operator shall cooperate wit the City or its representative regarding such investigations. 11. The County shall deposit with the City an escrow deposit of $2,000 for 1998. After that, on or before January 1 of each year, the County shall deposit with the City an escrow deposit of an amount to bring the balance up to $2,000. The City shall use this deposit to: a. Pay for City staff time or the costs to hire a third party to verify and measure odors, following complaints received by the City b. Train City staff persons and others for wind and odor monitoring c. Pay for an odor consultant to help in preparing this permit or future revisions to this permit. If needed, the County shall pay for any consulting costs above the escrow deposit that the City needs to reevaluate this permit. 12. The site operator shall use water or other means to suppress dust and odors from the compost piles, as necessary. 13. The County is requested by the City to continue to look for an alternate yard waste site in the northeast part of the County that would be used to reduce the traffic at the Beam Avenue site. 14. The yard waste composting site on County property west of the Workhouse, north of Lower Afton Road may be up to 6 acres in size, and shall not be open for residents to drop off or 0 pick up materials. The county and the contractors shall follow the county's operation plan for the site, as may be amended by the city council. 15. The County shad make improvements, to the site, including: paving the entrance road installing a gate, installing the terming and plantings for screening and installing traffic control signs before using the compost site.. 7 NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY City staff did not do a neighborhood survey with this request. This is b ' with q because there is no residential property n 1,000 feet of the site. In addition, the county held two open houses this summer in the neighborhood to regent the proposed p p p posed plans to area residents and to answer questions from persons Incttend'nce. REFERENCE Code Requirements Section 36- 437(1) of the City Code allows the Cit Council to approve a conditional use permit for a public utility, public service or public building uses in an zoning district Y g . Section 36- 442(a) states that the city council may approve Y pp e a CUP, based on nine standards. Refer to the findings in the resolution on pages 130 through 133. Section 36- 446(x) of the City Code allows the Council to suspend or terminate a permit If the approved conditions have been violated or the use is no longer in effect. Section 36- 446(b) of the City Code says that the City Council Y ncil may review a permit any time. If the Council decides to consider adding, dropping or changing onditions this requires the Planning Commission 9 � quires a review of the permit b Y g and a public hearing with the City Council. Background - Beam Avenue Compost Site In 1984, Hubbard Broadcasting ra ert ow ' g prop y ner) signed an agreement with the city o allow a compost site on the Beam Avenue property. Y In 198G, Hubbard Broadcasting gave the city ' site. 9 9 y permission to expand the Beam Avenue compost On. January 1, 1990, a State law went into effect that rohibits arba p haulers from collecting yard waste with household garbage. Haulers will pick up yard waste separately, but they charge a extra. On November 25, 1991, the City Council approved a CUP for the Beam Avenue compost site subject to seven conditions. On May 9, 1994, the city council reviewed and amended the CU • P for the Beam Avenue site. On August 6, 1994, the city council accepted a report from the p county about the compost site. The council directed the county to continue researchin site o eration g co nditions and techniques for compost p s. On August 14, 1995, the city council extended the CUP for one year and amended a condition to require the county to submit a status report to the city arl about Y Y Y the compost site. :, p.sec 1-28/com post. mem Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Area flap 3. Property Line/Zoning Map 4. Site Plan 5. Proposed Grading Plan 6. Proposed Erosion Control and Tree Plan 7. 10 -14 -96 council minutes 8. CUP Application Information Memo 9. August 20, 1997 Compost Site Report 106 CUP Resolution and attachments M Attachment 1 u r.+ 1 1 J L„) L N - 201 230 G� 220 f 222 S ON RD. HUDSON p ``��••�, . o jt�rEW z 1YER LN. GREEK J JA DR. 0 3 CR EEK 8p` cn Q Ns+9l,t, � W w G�oNpl. p z z UPPER AFTON RD. coy. x REG� 1 LDNDIN CT. 2 POND CT. 3 DORLAND W. 4 DORLMID DR. LOWER 5 DORLMD RD. 6 DORLMD PL 7 MMLAND CT. O 8 OORLAND CT. 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J IRE STATIC V— 'a�_ ad _ L ,� .: I ^Kir %ia, o f A : - .i h J •• G 1 -y F ' - - . - -'- -- -- - PROPERTY LINE /ZONING MAP 12 4 N Attachment 4 ...a.a. 1 • • C • ♦� • • ,•t.i •. . so 10 w. , r. s •v r •e e s •e •e • a♦ w w • • • ♦ • • • • J� • V l s � a W tw r % asl 0& *1�0 SITE PLAN 13 4 N AffAr_hmPnt ... / It MOMMOMM 1 01 - 15 1 ,14 • Jam, • � �1:1i ''ll;t PROPOSED PO :.� ; ..:�;,��l. R N i MIX § ii `�.. • � /., � II •'i li'! %lei..! , , / .� _•..._.: ,�. Jam" "f�� /�J!'�li,l;'! %f!�' „!r !: •, /, : ! .- -,��` ,`� 1 � l � )lr �; J I ��.1 \� / 11��1�1� ' r' ! +i �� / r / / ' ,\ ..• �_.....� -.:rte �` •...•.I\• �� — _r � ,'�` . ; ,, W\ NN I If _ . If .. `�'r��/ .' ,' . `, \ 1 � L KIC xui� IF 1 �\ I � II �I I a tar Jr- it If �u snkw M cw gO' Zo -97 PROPOSED GRADING PLAN 14 4 N Attachmen v / ``` � r' ! 'V •• `` 1.1.�•. �_' :! 1 . / � - j` ^'` ��..�: , ;r '_� ^`_ I `..- \ I : ' _ ,. �+�'N..Ir ►aactlfcY, -�., •�! •IM eMr •►. �•�: pK ✓ . ..__ -.•.�. ^5 � !'r "F. . � y- ' .tx. '�•`�i�� a `�' -•r° / / `• y� i � " � i Y. \) 1 .'�� f f� rte_ r '� � _ � � C` " � •� � / . PROPOSED TREES AND BERM r � 'y� - '`�, .' . ;, . �� = ' � ==-' - .iii /� � \. \:� •.:, �q� y �y %�� • t �� .�� .: _� - �.__� EVSCM CON %CIF k. KQW4Ar i 1 .. %• '` ` •�� ..a. Ny r , fs t. , • tam ` .'•:' ` �1\ .. \ ✓f AMR v*L4 O.A. 'i. : '•tsfs ,.` '•, / /I• %(•:� •�� • '��•� • G4MC _K i R1f• f I tarp t•ft• +'{ , / •:1s #" 1 ' � -- .. ... -• .'\�.;��.� 1 ! !/il I ii 'i! /�.', ,'.4 /• � � � /. 1 'ti's_ _ J• •- j ��• �` ;rte . � •;�' { �L�'� � '• /• . •I' me PR4PC�SED TREES .,,> ' z \ \ \ i Z \ \ Wf ,, ; , .',\ ,,. � `,Iii j �• --�`. '� ;�... �'`� j \' , � \ ~��• r ,! � , � /li ✓/ `\ \tip, ,.``�� •�� ' ��'j `'its � •�, \`�` ' � 1 PARK 1 .� �' _ _ .' `- L • a / / �I;l • I PROPOSED EROSION CONTROL AND TREE PLAN 15 4 N Attachment 7 1. Ramsey County Compost Site Conditional Use Permit Review (Beam Avenue) a. :Manager McGuire introduced the staff report. b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report. C. Mayor Bastian asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this matter. The following were heard: Zach Hanson, Ramsey County Health Department Ralph Sletten, 2749 Clarence Patrick O'Brien, 2759 Hazelwood Avenue Dan Sletten, 2199 Helen Street, No. St. Paul . James Behrens, 1395 Kohlman d. Councilmember p• ed the following lut on •nd Ili 'i, 96 - 10 - 116 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVISION WHEREAS, the Director of Community Development is requesting that the City Council change the conditional use permit conditions for a compost site on Beam Avenue; WHEREAS, this permit applies to he property on the south side of Beam Avenue, west of the railroad right -of -way. The legal description is: Lots 81 -84, Gardena Addition in the North 112 of the SW 1/4 of Section 3, Township 29, Range 22. WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1e On April 4, 1994, the Planning Commi approve these changes ssion recommended that the City Council . 16 10 -14 -96 2. On May 9, 1994, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property : a g P p y owners. The Council g ave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and resent written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that the conditions for the above-described p ermit shall read as follows: P 1. The site may be open to the public between March 24 and December 6 of each year. 2. The site may be open to the public between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 3. The County shall provide at least one monitor at the site for all hours that it is open to the public. 4. The site shall accept only the following materials: wood chips, garden waste, lawn cuttings, weeds, prunings of soft- bodied plants, leaves along with materials l i k e pine cones, fruit and small twigs that eo 1 e pick a with their P p p p e r yard waste. Ramsey County shall monitor and remove any unacceptable materials left at the site. 5. The City prohibits the dumping ng or storing of the following owi n • P g g materials. brush, branches, garbage or refuse. 6. This permit shall have a five -(5) year term. .7. The County shall manage the yard waste site to minimize the amount of objectionable odors. 8. The Community Development Department shall handle odor com taints during re regular business hour g s and the of ice department shat handle odor complaints after regular hours. T e inspector shall verify and measure whether there is an odor that violates the odor standards of this permit. To determine if there i s a violation of this permit, the inspector shall al l fol 1 ow the procedures in Attachment A of thi ermi t . A violation of thi P s permit shall occur when the inspector has recorded ten sniffings of the ambient air over a period of thirt minutes with a P Y -geometric average OIRS of (a) 3.0 or greater if the property at which the testing is being conducted contains a permanent residence or (b) 4.0 or greater if the property at which the testing is bein g conducted does not contain a permanent residence. (See Attachment B of this ermit for a description on P p of the odor s cale.) . If there is a violation, the inspector shall investigate to establish the source of the odor. The City shall notify the County of the violation. The Count shall advise the City of Y Y the reason for the problem and correct it to meet the standards of this permit. The County or site operator shall cooperate with t C t ; or its representative • P ,� P �sentat�ve regarding such investigations. 9. County shall monitor and remove unapproved items from . PP om the site. 10. The County shall be allowed to complete the process of compostin P P p g the 1 eaves that were collected in the fall of 1995 and rin s of 1996 and that are P g • on site as of October 1, 1996. This material will be considered finished in the spring of 1997. 11. Beginning with material received in the fall of 199 ' 6, the site shall operate as a transfer site. Leaves received during ril -Ma and October- November g p Y transferred from the site on a regular basis. Leaves may not be stored on site for a period of longer than three (3) week s. 17 10 -14 -9E In the event of weather conditions, such as a snowstorm in the fall that preclude haul -out of leaves within three (3) weeks, the Di rector of Community Development may grant permission to the county to store leaves on the north part of the site until such time that the leaves may be hauled out. Under such circumstances, leaves shall be .removed from the site by April of the following year. The County shall have the grass clippings removed from the pp g site June - September at least three times a week or other days if necessary to help prevent objectionable i onabl P J e odors. 12. The County shall place wood chips and finished compost on site for citizens to take. 13. The County is requested by the City to look for an alternate Y and waste site in the northeast part of the County that would be used to reduce the traffic at the site on Beam Avenue. 14. The County shall - make best efforts to develop a and waste composting P Y posting site on County property in the vicinity of the Workhouse, north of Lower Afton Road. The site would be up to 10 acres in size, and would not be open for residents to drop off material The City w i l l assist the County in obtaining permits for this site. 15. The southern part of the site on Beam Avenue shall not be used for Y and waste management by the county after the spring of 1997. 16. Should the County be unsuccessful in siting and ermi tti n a site in the vicinity g ni ty of the Workhouse, then the City. Council will review this ermi t and may allow the p Y e County to compost material on the northern portion of the site on Beam Avenue. 17. The County is granted permission to make improvements to the site, including: widening and paving the entrance road; installing n wider ate • installing . g new, , g stalling four light ght posts and fixtures; and installing traffic control signs. Seconded by Mayor Bastian Ayes - Mayor Bastian Coun Y cilmembers Aliens ach, Koppen Nays - Counci member Rossbach 2. Hazelwood Forest Preliminary Plat (County Road -C ) W Attachment 8 CONDITIONAL* USE PERMIT APPLICATION TO CITY OF kAPLEWOOD From Saint Paul - Ramse Count Department of Public Health Environmental Health Section, August 20, 1997 ,I. Applicant/business name: Saint Paul Ramse Coun D��p_��.-�tment of Public Health,,,Environmental Health Section Contact person: Zack Hansen, Mana Environmental Health Section Address: 1670 Beam Avenue, Suite A, Maplewood, MN 55109 Telephone (work): 773-4444 (home) N/A Fax: 773-4454 Interest in propert Owned b Ramse Count 2. Propert owner(s) of record: Owned b Ramse Count Address: c/o, Ramse Count Workhouse, 297 S. Centur Ave., Maplewood, MN 55119 Telephone (work): 298-5525 (for Art Cavara., Superintendent) (home): N/A .Fax: 298-5432 3. Le description: Compost site, includin Compost pads, stockpile area, and stormwater retention ponds: part of Section 1 T. .28N, R. 22W. Access road: parts of Sections 1 and 12, T. 28N, R. 22W. 4. Existin use: The proposed site area is currentl not in use. In the past most of it was used as farmland to raise either ha or corn as part of the Ramse Count Workhouse. A small portion of the proposed site had been earmarked for the tree nurser currentl bein developed b the Workhouse. so Proposed use: Yard waste compostin site for compostin onl not to be open to the publ' site would be essentiall for leaves ic; s.1 received at, one or more Count sites durin sprin and fall no . cii generated durin the summer (June -September) would be received and composted at the new site. 6. State the locations of an similar buildin or facilities in the Twin Cities: Ramse Count has ei y ard waste mana sites. Compostin of at least some of the y ard waste received occurs at five sites. The sites most similar to the proposed site would be the Count Frank & Sims site on the East Side of Saint Paul, where a windrow turnin machine is used to turn the piles, and the Count site in White Bear Township. Another similar site, operated b Anoka Count in Andover next to Bunker Hills Re Park, also uses a windrow turnin machine. There are a number of W other privately- and publicly - operated yard waste sites in or near the metropolitan area with varying degrees of similarity to the proposed composting site. FLLING REQUIREMENTS 1. A Community Design Review Board application: N/A 2 • A mitten statement. descra.bing the intended use of the ro ert and P P Y why the City should approve your request. (Refer to the attached criteria.): Written statement describing the intended use of the ro ert : Please see the attached report: The Introduction on pages 1 - and Appendix 1 (a briefing paper on the County's yard waste system) provide background information. The Site Plan is shown on Figure 2 and is discussed on pages 8 -9 of the report and in Appendix 2, the report from the County's composting consultant, E & A Environmental Consultants, Inc. * The Operations Plan is discussed in the report on pages 9 -10 and in Appendix 3, the draft New Site Operations Plan. * The remainder of the report discusses various issues related to the proposal: Traf f is (pages 11 -13) ; Odor (pages a es 14 - 18 and in Appendix 2); Eioaerosoals, Including Asperaillis f_um c�atus (pages 18-19 and in Appendix 2 ) ; Noise Impacts (page 20 and in Appendix 2); Visual Ef f ect s (page 21) Property Value p y e Impacts (pages 21 -22 and in Appendix 4, a report from John Genereux, a consultant on property values hired by the County) ; Water Issues i (page 23 and n Appendix 5, a letter from the Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District, and Appendix 6, a letter from the Ramsey- Washington Metro Watershed District); Security Issues (pages 23 - 24) ; Wildlife /Nuisances (page 24 - 25) ; Site Size (page 2 5) ; Cost (pages 25 ; Finished Compost (pages 27 ; Impact on Park Land (page 28); and Complaints (page 28). Also, the Ramsey County Public Works Department is providin g copies co of the site, grading and erosion control plans to the Community .development Department. Why the City should approve the request Please see response to Criteria for Approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 3 A list of property owners and their addresses for your site and for all properties within 350 feet. An abstract company or Ramsey County must prepare and certify this list. Abstract companites area listed in the yellow pages. 20 All the propert within 350 feet of the proposed site is owned b Ramse Count Contact persons are as follows: Art Cavaral.Superintendent, Ramse Count Workhouse .297 S. Centur Ave.,, Maplewood, MN 55119. Gre A. Mack, Director, Ramse Count Department of Parks & Recreation, 2015 N. Van D St. Maplew000d, MN 55109. At the re of Cit staff, the Department of P Health will suppl to the Cit the mailin list used to inform interested parties of the open houses held on Jul 31 and Au 7, plus .additional names of persons who 'indicated interest while attendin those open houses. This list contains about 150 names. 4.. Application fees: The Maplewood Communit Development Department has indicated that it waives fees for public sector applicants. NOTES 1. Tr to discuss y our proposal with adjacent propert owners before y ou submit a formal application. .An conflicts that y ou can r ahead of time will make it easier and faster for the Cit to process y our application. The Department of Public Health has held several meetin with residents and propert owners. In April 1997 . the Department proposed an initial compostin site, which would have had access fr Centur Avenue. A meetin was held on April 3 to which the most immediate nei to the site were invited. Lar public meetin were held at Woodbur Cit Hall on April 9 and at Carver .Elementar School in Maplewood on April 17. Approximatel 50-60 persons attended each meetin These meetin were publicized in the local newspapers, and the Department notified man residents b mail in both cities livin in the g eneral area of the proposed site. The Department activel sou comments from the public at meetin b mail, telephone, and E-mail. Man issues were raised at these meetin (and b telephone and mail) , includin man comments related to the specific location of the proposed site. In. response to this input the Department of Public .Health reexamined the location of the proposed site in conjunction with the Count Department of Corrections. As a r in late April the Count moved the location of the proposed site farther to the west, as shown in the attached report on Fi 1. To provide an opportunit for residents livin near the proposed relocated site to learn more about the proposal and to q uestions, the Count sponsored two open houses, both from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Jul 31 and on Au 7 at the East Count Line Fire Station on Londin Lane. The Count compostin consultant, Dr. Eliot Epstein from E & A Environmental Consultants, was present for both entire open houses to discuss technical issues, especiall 21 issues related to odor and health issues. The Department of Public Health developed a draft of the attached report for availability at these open houses ( a few minor changes were made from the draft -report). The report describes the proposed composting site and includes responses to issues raised by residents and other interested parties between April and late July. . No significant icant new issues were raised at the open houses To publicize the open houses, the Department of Public Health submitted press releases to the local newspapers serving Woodbury, 1 ewood an • • g y' Maplewood, d the District 1 Community Council neighborhood in Saint Paul. The Department also sent (by mail or fascimile) a cover letter and executive summary of the report to a number of local officials and to all persons who had indicated interest in being on a mailing list (persons who had indicated interest after attending the meetings in April or who had contacted Department of Public Health or City of Maplewood staff). This list totalled about 95 and 115 addresses for the July 31 and en August 7 open P houses, respectively. About 45 persons attended each of the open houses. 2. The Director of Community Development may require a consultant, such as a landscape architect,. forester, or appraiser, to review your application. If the Director requires a consultant's review you must provide a cash escrow to pay this fee. One of the planners will notify you if the Director requires a consultant. The City staff has not required any consultants. Nevertheless, the . County retained the services of a national composting consultant, E & Environmental Consulting, Inc., and also a consultant with substantial experience in analyzing property value impacts, John P , Genereux (of John and Michele Genereux, Research Consultants in the Social Sciences) . Both of these t onsultants prepared reports P P i p o the County, those reports are summarized and included as appendices in the attached report. 3. In addition to the application fee for a conditional use ermit, the City hall charge the following P Y g lowing fee at the time of issuing a permit for mining. N/A 4. The proposed construction must be substantially started or the proposed use utilized within one year of Council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The Council may rant u to n Y 3 p one one-year extension of the perm. t if just cause is shown. 5. For a new personal wireless communication tower or monopole... N/A 6. Development costs: N/A 22 CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT The City Council may approve, amend or deny a conditional use permit application, based, on the following standards for approval, in addition to any standards for a specific conditional use found in the zoning ordinance: 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conformity with the City' s comprehensive P lan and Code of Ordinances At the request of County staff, City staff provided information i concerning goals n the City of Maplewood Comprehensive Plan. The following is a listing (in bold type) of relevant goals, and a response as to how the proposed composting site addresses those goals A. Metropolitan Goal: The City will actively participate in finding solutions to metropolitan problems which affect the City or its citizens. The proposed site is consistent with the State and metropolitan goals concerning solid waste abatement. Ramsey County provides yard waste services in accordance with the Ramsey County Solid Waste Management Master _Plan, adopted in 1992 by the County Board. and approved by the Metropolitan Council. This Master Plan was developed in accordance with State requirements, including a requirement that the Master Plan be in conformance with the Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan. Pursuant to the Legislature's yard waste ban, since 1990 it has been illegal in the metropolitan area to place yard waste in the trash. Ramsey County's yard waste system addresses the yard waste ban by providing convenient drop -off locations throughout the County for residents, including residents of the City of Maplewood. B. Significant Natural Features Goal: The City will preserve, conserve and use wisely its significant natural features. The site would be located adjacent to a portion of Battle Creek Regional Park. To minimize any potential adverse impacts to the park, and as requested by the Ramsey County Department of Parks and Recreation,, the Department of Public Health would add screening on the north (a berm and trees) and west (trees) sides of the north compost pad. C. Urban Design Goal: The City will strive to improve the appearance of the City, maintain compatible land uses, and encourage a sensitive integration among activities, man -made facilities and the natural environment. The proposed site would have essentially no effect on the appearance of the City. Visual screening would be added on the north (berm plus trees) and west (trees) sides of the north compost pad, and on the south and west sides of the stockpile 23 area ( trees at the top of the ridge) . The site would not be visible from most directions. It would only be visible from adjacent portions of the park, and would only be slightly visible from the Workhouse and a portion of Century Avenue, about 2200 feet to the east - southeast. The site would be a. good use of land that. is currently idle and would be compatible with the Workhouse functions, includin g the nursery. The site would be compatible with residential neighborhoods in the area as it would have a significant amount of buffer r g area in all directions to residences. Screening of the site would help minimize-potential impacts on adjacent ark 1 and .. 7 p D. (Overall land use goals) 1) Provide for orderly development The proposal is consistent with orderly development within the City. The proposed site would use government -owned land that is already off the tax rolls. It would not have a significant impact on other uses of the Workhouse property, p p Y, it would be designed and operated to minimize potential impacts on park land, and it would be well-buffered from residential neighborhoods in the area. Because the site would not be open to the public, the site would only generate about 600 to 900 truck trips per year, which would not be a significant increase in the current traffic level ( see attached report on pages 11 -13 for discussion of traffic issues). 2) Protect and strengthen neighborhoods The proposed site would be well-buffered from residential neighborhoods in the area. The site would be located about 1100 feet from the nearest residential properties ( the condominiums south of Lower Afton Road). The site would not be visible from neighborhoods to the north, west or south and would be slightly visible to a few houses along entur g Y Avenue, over 2200 feet to the east- southeast. 3) Preserve significant natural features where practical. See response to 1* B. above. 4 ) .Minimize conflicts between land uses, The proposed site would not have a significant impact on other uses of the Workhouse property, it would be designed and operated to minimize potential impacts on park land, and it would be well - buffered from residential neighborhoods in the area. 24 5) Prevent premature use, overcrowdin or overuse of land, especiall when supportive services and facilities, such as utilities, draina s or streets, are not available. The proposed site would not be a premature use of land, nor would ..'it result in overcrowdin or overuse of land. It would not re use of an public utilities. The Count wo install stormwater retention ponds, so Cit draina s would be unafffected. There 'would be a ver sli increase in traffic. As shown in the attached report on pa 11-13, in comparison to avera dail traffic counts on Lower Afton, McKni and Valle Creek Roads, durin the busiest times of y ear in fall, the increase in traffic would be onl 0.1-oo- to 0.3-0-o-. Accordin to the Ramse Count Public Works Department, there would be an increase in truck traffic of 1-49s-, which would not result in a si increase in road wear. 6) Provide safe and attractive nei and commercial areas. The proposed site would be well-buffered in terms of both distance and visual screenin from residences and commercial areas. 7) Maintain and up environmental q ualit y and, where needed, reclassif land uses.. Compostin is basicall an accelerated natural process which can help maintain and improve the environment of Ramse Count b creatin a.compost product from y ard waste materials. The proposed site would enable the Count to produce more compost that would be available within Ramse Count for residents and non-profit and g overnmental entities to " their surroundin E. (General development policies) 1) The Cit Will not approve new for ade ub -l's c facilit # p :L 3. ties utilities, draina parks and development without providin and services, such as streets., open space. The proposed site would not re use of an public utilities. The Count would install stormwater retention ponds, so Cit draina s would be unaffected. There would.be a ver sli increase in traffic. As shown in the attached report on pa 11-13, in comparison to avera dail traffic counts on Lower Afton, McKni and Valle Creek Roads, durin the busiest times of y ear in fall, the increase in traffic would be onl 0.1% to 0.3%. Accordin to the Ramse Count Public Works Department, there would be an increase in truck traffic of 1-4%, which would not result in a si increase in road wear. There would be little or no use of other Cit services. As part of the Count 25 contingency plans for all of its sites, the County provides information to police and f ire departments, which might be needed at the site only in case of an emergency. 2 ) Safe and adequate access will be provided for all properties, Access to the site would be from Lower Afton Road, as described in the. Site Plan and on pages 8-9 of the attached report The access road design, including the entrance and exit,, are being designed by the Ramsey County Public . Works Department to provide safe and adequate access. A deceleration lane would be provided on Lower Afton Road for westbound trucks entering the site. 3) Transitions between distinctly differing types of land uses should not create a negative economic, social or physical impact on, adjoining developments, The proposed site would be well- buffered in terms of both distance and visual screening from residences and commercial areas. Screening would be added to minimize potential impacts on park land. The County hired a consultant to examine potential impacts on property values, as discussed in pages 21 -22 of the attached report and in Appendix 4 to that report. Because the consultant found no existing property value studies that directly addressed the effect of compost sites on residential property values, he examined studies of other types of facilities, concluding that in the worst case scenario, effects on property values from a compost yard [site] would be limited to a quarter -mile or so. He added, "...facilities- that are well run, or are made to run well, should not cause significant long term problems for their neighbors." He concluded his report by saying, " ...good public relations and good management should facilitate the acceptance of the [compost] yard over time. Good management should also reduce the probability of any loss of property value, even in an isolated case." 4 ) 'Whenever possible, changes in types of land use should occur so that similar uses front on the sane street or at borders of areas separated by 3or man -made or natural barriers, The proposed site would continue the existing pattern in the area, whereby governmental property uses are generally on one side of Lower Afton Road, Upper Afton Road, and Century Avenue, and residences are on the other side. 26 5) The City requires all development to meet state and federal laws, including Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) regulations, unless the developer gets a variance from the regulating agency. The only Y regul.at.ios for yard waste sites are the administrative, rules promulgated b the Minnesota Pollution g Y lution Control Agency (MPCA) . These rules are a portion of rules for all solid waste composting facilities, which include mixed municipal solid waste (MSW or arba e facilities, g g ) ties, for which there are much more stringent rules. Facilities that compost only yard waste, including the proposed composting are ermined b P g site, p y the MPCA as permit -by -rule facilities, meaning that site operators obtain permits by notifying the MPCA of their operations and by complying with the MPCA rules. The County has maintained permit -by -rule status at all eight of its sites since the inception of these regulations in 19890 U P pon approval of the conditional use permit, the County would seek a permit-by rule for the proposed site from the MPCA and would operate in accordance with the current yard waste regulations. 6) The City may require that a' developer do sound tests to verify compliance with MPCA regulations. At times the County would have trucks on site to deposit Y and waste and pick up finished compost, and would use front -end loader and windrow turning machinery to manage the compost piles (windrows). The trucks and machinery would generate some noise when in operation. Noise impacts are discussed on pages 20 -21 and in Appendix 2 of the attached report. The County's consultants developed a range of sound levels, assuming one piece of equipment in operation and also two pieces of equipment. The consultants concluded that noise levels for residences would be within a set of representative noise standards, and would be within an ".ideal" range of noise standards for most residences. They determined that sound level impacts would be higher in the park land immediately adjacent to the proposed compost site but would be mitigated, somewhat because the P ark land lies lower than the proposed compost pads and is wooded. There- would also be some screening installed on the north (trees and a berm) and west (trees) sides of the north, which would also mitigate noise. The consultants used noise standards from a federal agency. g Y• Minnesota noise standards are similar. 27 7) The City requires drainage and erosion control plans with new developments. Such plans shall not increase the rate of runoff and shall prevent erosion. The site, grading and erosion control P lans are attached to this application. As discussed on pages 9 and 23 of the attached report, practically all runoff from the compost pads and stockp.i'le area would be directed to one of two stormwater retention ponds to be developed on site. The proposed site would not result in an increase in the rate of runoff or in erosion. Erosion control measures are shown on the erosion control plan. 8) Grading and site plans should preserve as many significant natural features as practical. Some grading would occur in areas that until recently had been used as farm fields. The proposed site would not affect significant natural features. The outlet pipe from the stormwater pond on the north side of the site would direct water to a wetland area to the north, which is within Battle Creek Regional Park. According to a letter from the Ramsey /Washington Metro Watershed District in Appendix 6 to the attached report, - the wetlands in that area would not be impacted by the composting site. 9) The City will not remove land from the tax rolls unless it is in the public .interest. The proposed site would be on property that has already been removed from the tax rolls. 10)The City supports the improvement, replacement or redevelopment of substandard or incompatible development. The proposed composting site would be compatible with adjoining and nearby land uses. 11) The City coordinates its planning with neighboring communities. Because the initial proposed composting site area proposed in April was close to Century Avenue, the County informed nearby residents of the City of Woodbury of the proposal and held a public meet ing at the Woodbury City Hall. For the July 31 and August � � St 7 y gu open houses on the relocated proposed site, the County issued press releases to newspapers serving Maplewood, g P • Woodbury, and the District 1 Community Council neighborhood in Saint Paul. N E618 1.2) The City coordinates land use changes with the character of each neighborhood. The County proposed an initial composting site, which would have had access from Century Avenue. At public meetings in . Apra l many comments were rased related to the specific location of the proposed site In response to this input, p p , the County in later April moved the location of the proposed site farther to the west, as shown in Figure 1 in the attached report. Because the proposed site would be well- buffered from residential neighborhoods, it would not have a significant impact on the character of each neighborhood. 13)The City regulates development near or the alteration of natural drainage systems to manage storm water runoff. The proposed grading plan and stormwater retention p onds would manage storm water runoff from the site properly. 14)The City considers the recommendations of the four Watershed organizations in the review of development requests. The County has submitted the site, grading and erosion control plans to the Ramsey /Washington Metro Watershed District for review. F. (Residential development policies) 1) Protect neighborhoods from activities which produce excessive noise, dirt, odors or which generate heavy traffic. Noise. See response to 1. E. 6) above. Dirt. The _County would take several steps in the design and operation of the site to ensure that nearby neighborhoods are not affected by dirt or dust associated with the site. The access road would be paved with asphalt, and the compost ads p p and stockpile area would be covered with recycled asphalt millings. All trucks delivering yard waste into the site or taking finished compost away from the site would have their loads covered. Particles of partially decomposed compost do become temporarily airborne when the compost windrows (piles) are turned; the County's experience at its other composting sites indicates that this effect is quite localized. Accordin g to the County's composting consultant, "...tree barriers reduce the dispersion of particulates and also remove particulates by impaction and deposition on leaves." Residences are located at such substantial distances from the compost area that dust particles can be expected to settle to the ground before reaching residential areas. The County's composting p g 29 consultant has indicated that after compos turnin concentrations, of one of the or involved in the compostin process, AsDergillus 6 f,umi-qatus, generall is found at back levels within 500 feet , or even closer if there is substantial ve and trees (see the section on Bioaerosols on pa 18-19 of the attached report and in Appendix 2 to that report) . Once the site was in operation, the Count would. continue to refine its operations in an effort to operate the site as efficientl as poss I ible and to minimize nuisance potential. For example, the Count would examine potential 'Methods f or mistin the windrows with a mist of water durin turnin Odors. Compost sites do produce odors that are part of the natural decompositi process. Some other odors can occur but can be reduced throu proper mana of a compost site. Based on the Count experience with its current y ard waste transfer and composti sites, odors are usuall confined to the immediate area of the site - The Count s compostin consultant has examined potential odors for the new site b usin a computer model. For the complete discussion on odor, see the attached report, pa 14-18 and the section on Odor in Appendix 2. Traffic. For the complete discussion on traffic see the attached report., pa 11-13. 2) Protect neighborhoods from encroachment or intrusion of incompatible land uses b ade bufferin and separation, A See response to 10 D. 2) above. G. (Commercial and industrial development of 1) Group compatible businesses in suitable areas, The Proposed compostin site would be appropriatel grouped with other governmental uses. 2) Avoid disruption of adjacent • residential areas* See response to Io D.; 2) above, 3) Use planned unit developments (PUDS) wherever Practi-c-al,- Maintain orderl transitions—b-e-tween commercial and residential areas response to I* A. 3) above. 4) Re commercial and industrial developers to make all necessar improvements to ensure compatibilit with surroundin residential uses. The Count would install visual screenin at its expense. 30 5) Require adequate screening or buffering of new or expanded commercial areas from any adjacent existing or planned residential development. See first paragraph of response to 1. C. above. ) Restrict commercial development which will result in traffic volumes which are beyond the capacity of the road systems or generate excessive noise or pollution as defined by state standards, The proposed composting site would result in only a slight increase in traffic. See attached report, pages 11 -13. Some noise would be generated when equipment is used on the site, but it would be similar to the noise level generated at the County's current composting sites and would not be excessive. See response to 1. E. 6) above. The site would be operated in accordance with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards. 7) Plan land uses and streets to route nonresidential traffic around residential neighborhoods. The County would direct that trucks using the facility use only major. roads. The County would direct its transportation vendors using the composting site, to the degree possible, to have trucks enter the site from the east (I -494 to Valley Creek Road /Lower Afton Road), and exit to the west (Lower Afton Road to McKnight Road to 1-94). 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. The proposed site would be a continued use of governmental property that was formerly used as a farm. 3. The use would not depreciate property values. See second paragraph to response to 1. E. 3) above. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, . materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrxmental, disturb. ing, or cause a nuisance to any person or property, -because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage water run -off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. The proposed composting site would be similar to but somewhat larger than the County's existing yard waste composting sites, especially the County's Frank & Sims site on the East Side of Saint 31 Paul and its site in White Bear Township. Several other yard waste composting operations also exist in and near the metro area. When properly sited, designed and operated, yard waste composting sites are not dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, or disturbing, nor do they cause significant nuisances. The site is well -sited because of the substantial distances to residences and commercial areas. A portion of Battle Creek Regional Park is adjacent to the :proposed site, but the addition of a berm and some trees would help P minimize impacts on the park. The County hired a renowned national composting consulting firm, E & A Environmental Consultants • Inc. to help it design the proposed site and the site operations plan. The County would operate the site in accordance with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's standards. There would be no glare, smoke, fumes, vibration, or electrical interference from the composting site . Almost all the runof f from the site would be managed by the two stormwater retention p onds to be constructed (see attached report, page 23, and Appendices 5 and 6). The site would not be unsightly; it would not be visible or would be slightly visible (see response to 1. C. above) . There would be some noise generated by machinery, but it would not be .excessive (see response to 19 E. 6) above). Dust and bioaerosols would be made temporarily airborne when the compost windrows were turned, but they would not cause nuisance situations (see response to 1. F. 1) above). Compost sites do generate odors, but it is anticipated that residents would rarely detect odors because of the substantial distance of the site to residences. Users of the ark near the proposed site would detect some odors on cert P ain occasions, but the addition of the berm and trees would help m,Yt igate such odors. ( See response to 1. F. 1) above.) 5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets. See Traffic section of attached report, pages 11 -13. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. See response to 1. E. 1) above.. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. The site is not expected to require any significant additional services from the City of Maplewood. 32 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic -features into the development desi The proposed site would be located adjacent to a portion of Battle Creek Re Park. To minimize an adverse impacts to the park, and as re b the Ramse Count Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Public Health would add screenin on the north, and west side of the north compost pad. A berm would also be added on the north side. The site is a fallow farm field that is either not visible or is -sli visible from nearb roads-. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. The proposed compostin site would not cause adverse environmental effects, and it would have environmental benefits. As previousl p discussed, proper desi and 6 eration-of the site would address 0 p water issues. Compostin is a positive environmental benefit it because it rec 0 the nutrients and or matter within y ard waste. B keepin the finish compost within Ramse Count Count residents can benefit from the "greenin effect of usin finished compost as a soil amendment or a mulch. Also, current the leaves are hauled to private vendors located farther awa out of the Count development of the proposed compostin site would decrease use of ener and g eneration of air emissions from trucks hauling . yard waste. 10• The Cit Council ma waive an of the above requirements for a public buildin or utilit structure, provided the Council shall first make a determination that the balancin of public interest between governmental units of the state would be best served b such waiver, 33 Attachment 9 REPORT ON THE PROPOSED YARD WASTE COMPOSTING SITE IN SOUTHERN MAPLEWOOD 01997 Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health Environmental Health Section August 1997 34 TABLE OF CONTENTS 35 P-- gge EXECUTIVE SLIMNS��RY .. , , • ......... ..........................Ex . Sum. - INTRODUCTION... ......... Purpo of This Re or • .......... ................. Ramsey County' Yard ............................. Waste �Ys t ens ..................... Pursu t 1 of a New Compostisi Sit e......., Selection . •••.........1 .................... of the Workhouse orkhouse Area., Chan ............. Change in Proposed •••••••3 Site Area........ '•••••••••• Schedule and Process for Public Opportunities for Input Public ......'...••••. 4 Permitting, Cons truc t • io � • n..5 Input...,........ Applicant for Permits..... . . ......................... 5 Permitting Schedule• ....................... 0.0.09.... • . Permit Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . 0000 , Construction Schell •��•��•• " " . . . . . . . w . . , . . . . . . 6 " "'•••••••••••• Format of this Report . .............. ................6 .................. LOCATION AND SURROUNDING Site Locati LAND USES................... Surrounding Land Uses,• '•..... ..... ...........................,,,, SITE PLAN..............,.... OPERATIONS .......... 8 ............................... TRAFpI 9 Timing, and Routing • • ............................11 ' Timi g of Traffic Road Wear from Generated... Truck k Traffic • , „ Traffic ••• .. ........................... and Schoolchildren.. . •- ••••.., ••••..11 •..13 ODQR ..............- 0000... 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOAEROSOLS ,� YN'CLUDING . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ASP ERGILLUS FUMIGATUS, AND HEALTH ISSUES.,.18 NOISE IMPACTS ............. ......... ............................... VISUAL EFFECTS..•,��,••�•9 20 PROPERTY VALUE jXpA,CTS . . 21 W ATER ISSUES, ...... 21 SECURITY ISSUES...,,,,,,, .......... 23 ............................... WILDL /NUISANCES....,,, .......... 23 ............................... SITE SIZE ............... . 24 25 35 COST................................. .............................25 Capital ........................ ........................4-090.25 Operating Costs....... ......... ... .............................25 Beam Avenue Site Only: Transfer All, Yard. Waste Out of County .... 2 5 Beam Avenue Plus New Composting Site. .... .........................26 Comparison of Ope- rating Costs........... 9 e * 9 o e * 2 7 Payback of Construction Costs ........ .............................27 FINISHED COMPOST................ ...... .............................27 IMPACT ON PARK LAND .................. .............................28 CoMPLAINTS ........................... .............................28 FIGURES Figure 1: Proposed Yard Waste Composting Site Location ............ 2 Figure2: Preliminary Plan .......... ..............................7 Figure A -1: Ramsey County Yard Waste Composting Facility Maximum Projected Odor Concentration Per Year (10 Minute Peak) 15 Figure A -2: Ramsey County Yard Waste Composting Facility Third Highest Projected Odor Concentration Per Year .............16 Figure A -3: Ramsey County Yard Waste Composting Facility Sixth Highest Projected Odor Concentration Per Year .............17 APPENDICES Appendix 1: Ramsey County Yard Waste Briefing Paper Appendix 2: Report to Ramsey County from E & A Environmental Consultants, Inc. Appendix 3: Division of Solid Waste Yard Waste Program: Draft New Site operations Plan Appendix 4: Report by John Genereux: Property Value Impacts of Compost Yards Appendix 5: Letter from Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District Appendix 6: Letter from Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed District %36 REPORT ON THE PROPOSED YARD WASTE CQMPOSTING SITE IN SOUTHERN MAPLEWOOD August 1997 EXECUTIVE SLMMARY INTRODUCTION RamSey County is composting site Maplewood. The proposing to develop and opera on County- owned to a new yard waste property near the County Workhous location of the site is shown in Fi e gure 1. This is an Exec t' In u ive Summary of a larger report ' by contactin the P , which can .g Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public obtained Health, Environmental Heal Y ntY Department of Public th Section, at 7 73 - 4444. information for the report Much of th technical P has been developed by the County's compostin g consultant, E & A Environmen A document prepared b E tat Consultants In Y & A is attached to the full c report. One purpose of this repo residents i rt has been to provide infor n the general vicinity of matron to responses to issues raised y the proposed site, including between April and Jul ised betw other interested parti Y by residents and discussion This information was made at two open houses held on J available for County Line Fire Station y 31 and August 7 at the n on Londin Lane in Ma lewoo East includes only minor c P d (the f ina hanges from the draft r l report open houses). A second purpose of t eport distributed at th his report is to provide e 1 p ide information to the Ma Council as Maplewood Planning Commission and • an attachment to the Department Maplewood City application to the City ment of Public Health's the compost y Of Maplewood for a conditional t i • p st site, onal use permit for Residents and property o will have th the Maplewood y w ,Hers wie op ortuni P City Planning Commissio P tY to comment at Commission meeting, and City Council meeting and public hearin September w g• both anticipated to occur when this proposal will r during received, the County e considered. If approvals ty plans a to construct the Pp als are Possible and hav and waste site this fall if e next spring. y ste delivered for com os • P tzng this fall or The site would be used • for composting of and w Y was • received during Avenue in Ma unty s existing yard waste site spring and fall at the Co plewood, and possibl fr to on Beam waste material would be y from other County sites. The leaves. The Proposed site yard public P to would not be available to the P i.c for dr'opoff of their ar `-" y d waste. The County current • currently operates eight and w eluding the Beam Avenue waste In e site, all yard waste transferred. Compostin occurs at g of some or all of the five sites. The Count • County pays private and manage yard waste that cannot be composted sites. At received is yard waste vendors to on site. three sites, received transport In February the Ramsey concept of s ' Y Board of Commissioners sting, developing and operating approved the p ating a composting site On Exec. Sum. -1 37 property near the workhouse. There is a cons County und ' land near the Workhouse considerable amount of a farm bu t �. deve l O • which no longer uses the ping a nursery on a substantial e land as The Count i. s� , � � t i a 1 0 • y • pursu.i.ng development of th • p rtion of it a fu�.l- serv�.c�e is site to continue to . Y ard waste` system to Count provide f u 11- service system Y residents . The • �, allows resid,ents to drop current clippings and pick u f • p of f leaves and grass site could a p inished compost. Use of this ss also allow the Count t s new composting hauling yard waste to Y o save money in comparison w' .private sites sit l outs' with The new site is needed outside of the C oun t y . Of its because the Count lost tt' yard waste compostin ca Y a substantial portion in 1996 revised th .g pacity when the Maplewood e conditions in the conditional City Council tional use permit for longer allow compostin on the Beam Avenue site to no g site. The Department of Public • ally pro identified Health initially Proposed ' by the County Department p a site on l4 acres .northeastern edge o p t of Corrections, on the no g f the Workhouse property. tr ucks serving the Count. w p p Y• Access to the site b Department he Y Quid have been from Century held public meetings in A Y Avenue. The site. The meetin s w g April 1997 to discuss thi g ere well attended, and residents s proposed issues, including man .dents raised m g y comments related to the s any specific location of the proposed site. In late April the Count moved f .proposed site farther to the we Y the location of the west on County property. LOCATION The site wOUld be 1/ m le south of Up of / i Century AVenue, 900 feet - _ Afton Road, 2200 feet west north of Lower Afton Road , and 1/2 mile east of McKnight Road, and would be adjacent to Battle by trucks would be from e Creek Regional residences would be i100 Lower Afton Road. The nearest feet to the south and 13 00 feet to the north. SITE PLAN Figure 2 shows the site plan for the site. The two com o 1/2 and 2 acres p st pads, 1 site would consist of compost in size, plus a 3/4 acre • p pads and stockpile area w e stockpile area. The Com composed of recycled asphalt Quid have a hard surface p millings. Two stormwate would e oonstructedA r retention The access road would be °n ponds paved. OPERTIM S pLA The e is being designed to accommodate at le - and it .g Y waste received from th C ast the quantit of .generated in ounty�s Beam Avenue site Y spring and fall, when the e that is predominantly leaves. T material received is 199 6 his amount was about 20 • ( , 0 0 0 in sprin and 14 0 0 0 cubic yards in accepted from g , 000 in fall} Leaves p om other County and waste may also be Y ste sites if capacity i • P Y s available. One or more companies co ntracted by Ramsey County waste tO the e site and take finished Y would deliver yard compost away from the site acted by the County would A front -end loader contracted into piles (windrows) then lace yard }• The windrows would p Y d waste monthly to weekl a w• d be turned Periodicall y, b Y windrow turning machine.. Turning promotes Exec. Sum. .2 38 faster decompo and reduces the potential for odor generation. Yard waste received at the site would become finished comp within one y ear. The compost would be hauled to' the Beam Avenue site and to communt other Count yard waste sites for distributi to the Public, and to i gardens, as needed. TRAFFic The comp site would not be open to the public truck traffic w Total estimated ould be 600 to goo trucks per year, and would onl .Occur on weekda Most of th I October, Is would occur durin April, ma and November when trucks wo man cases, haul ou e would deliver y ard waste • and, in site period finish d compost. Trucks would al o enter the i periodicall with equipment used to consolidate or turn windrows. The Count would direct trucks • usin the compost site , to the de Possible, to enter from the east (1-494 to Valley Creek Road/Lower Af ton Road), and exit to the west (Lower Afton Road to McKni , m McKni Road to 1-94) to miniize left turns and spread truck a traffic over a lar amount of roadwa Truck traffic would account for only a fraction of one percent avera dail truck Of total traffic on Valle Creek/ Lower Afton, and McKni Roads. The Count Public Works Department has determined ,that traffic would increase b 1-4-0-o and would not re s ult in a significant increase in road wear. Haulin schedules 'would take school bus route traffi into cons' ideration. ODORS The Maplewood City Council could choose to a rove • a conditional use .permit for the site and to include odor standards in the permit. .COmPOst sites do Produce odors that are part of the natural decomposition process. Some other odors can occur but can be reduced exper throu proper management of a comp site. Based on the Count .ience with its current and waste transfer and cOmPostin sites, odors are usuall confined to the immediate area of the site. The Countyls and then compostin g consultant has . examined Potential odors for the new Site b usin a computer model that incorporates local the Meteorological conditions, topograph and specific information about desi and operation of the site., en projects the movement Of Odor from the site. The consultants have included some conservative assumptions in the model to ensure that odor impacts are not underestimated. The model Predicts the maximum concentration per Year durin a ten-minute t4 "worst case conditions, Ime P eriod that will be experienced under ,ions* The consultant has assume level hav a nusa d that .a certain of odor could * ince potential. The model shows that for no more than one to two ten-minute periods each year odors generated from the site at the presumed level of nuisance could be detected as far as sections Of , t Upper Afton Road and Lower Afton Roadhe Workhouse, Carver 0 and northeast of the site into Was School we 0 consultant hin County Kni Road, I "Based on the assumptions used in the ors will Accordin to the not cause significant nuisa nce conditions at these locations.11 e model, od Exec. Su -3 39 The model shows that maximum odor concentrations above the nuisance level are projected to occur in Battle Creek Re Park immediatel west and north of the compost site, particularl durin certain weather her conditions: earl mornin followin cool, clear ni and on mu still evenin after sunset. The consultants, in notin that there is a partial buffer created b trees between the site and the park that. could not be taken into account b the model, stated that the results ma be "somewhat over-predictive of actual conditions.." It should also be noted that the Count plans to install additional screenin near the park (a berm and trees on the north side of the site and trees on the west side of the north compost pad) - BIOAEROSOLS., INCLUDING ASPERGILLUS PUMIGATUS, AND HEALTH ISSUES The Department of Public Health contracted with E & A Environmental Con s ultants, Inc. as its compostin consultant because this f irm has a .national reputation in anal the public health impacts of all t of compostin operations. Accordin to E & A, the site location, which is awa from residences and other buildin should reduce or eliminate the concerns discussed below. Bioaerosols are or or biolo a that can be dispersed in the air and affect human health The most common bioaerosol of concern in compostin operations from a public health point of view is the fun Asperaillus fu . A . fumicratus is a ver common fun g us, as it has been-found wherever there is or matter, includin in homes, back parks, pottin soil, mulches, and compostin operations. It pla a major role in ever deca of leaves, wood, and other or matter. Durin certain compostin activities, A. fumiqatus can be found at ver hi levels. A majorit of the studies on the dispersion of A. fu and other bioaerosols from compostin facilities indicate that back levels are achieved within 500 feet of a compostin site. Buffer zones of ve will reduce the dispersion of spores as well, as the act as windbreaks. A. fumg a_tus spores, when dispersed in the air, can be inhaled and enter human respirator s A . fumicratus is a secondar or opportunistic patho (a patho is an or that can invade and infect humans) that. g eneraIl y onl "invades and infects debilitated V a, individuals or persons on immuno- suppressive medication. Nearl all of the reports on infection due to A . fumiciatus have been from hospitals, where people are alread severel debilitated. Althou most people are not at risk for illness due to A . fumictatus, exposure to it can result in aller s such as irritation to the e nose, and throat. A comprehensive stud b the State of New York found that increases in aller and asthma s were not associated with airborne A . fumigatus or other molds. Intensive studies of workers at y ard waste shown that workers have not had an adverse the potential for infection is minimal. Exec. Sum. -4 compostin facilities have effects, su that 40 NOISE Tmpar"Mp The consultants examined noise impacts for operation of the site. equipment The developed a ran of sound levels, assumin one piece of co in operation and also tw pieces of equipment. The ns ultants concluded that noise levels for residence e noise s would be within hi a et of re re standards. I Sound level impacts would be e i n the ark p. land mTnediatel adjacent to the comp would be m1tigated somewhat because the park land lies compost site but compost facilit 'lity and is wood ed. lower than the E FFE CTS VISUAL EFFECTS The site would not • be visible to most of the publi It could be visible from some residences over 2000 feet awa to the east on Centur Avenue, and from parts of the Workhouse complex. Trees would be planted to screen the site from residences on a hill to the south. The site could be visib of to some a berm and t e users of the park, primaril users of a trail close to the northwest corner of the site, althou the Planned addition f ree's to the north side of the site and trees on the west side would he JP miti this. PROPERTY VALUE EFFECTS Ramse Count hired a to examine exis consultant with expertise in x Propert value issues, John Genereu,, tin vailable information that addressed.the effect of could be applicable. He found no Propert value studies that directl . compost He examined studies of the sites on residential propert values. types Of facilities, effect on propert values of several other ra such as landfills, manufacturin plants, ilroads, and prisons. He concluded that in the worst case scenario effects on propert values from a Compost yard would be limited to a quarter-mil or so, and that it is unlikel that it would engender the kind Of wide-rangin impact associated with a Power plant or landfill. Based on his discuss-ions with severa he stated l sources involved in COMPostin ., - facil ities that are well run, or are made to run well' should not cause significant lon term problems for their neighbors. He concluded his report b sayin management should facilitate the accept good public relations and time od acceptance of the [ comp ost] yard over 0 Good mana should also reduce the probabilit of an los f propert value , even in an isolated c o il WATER X SS . UES The s ite would be graded so almos all runoff would 6 of the two stormwater retention ponds to be constructed irected to one Count Soil and Water The Ramse 11 Conservation Distri has st�ted in a letter, 10 .. the Probablilit of the Proposed comp site impactin groundwater in the area ma be low... on Centur Avenue bein impacted b the the probabilit of the wells he proposed comp site ma be low." The Rams ey/Washin on Met Watershed District has stated in a letter, "The Proposed treatment ponds to be provided as part of the new site are desi to provide ade treatment of site runoff Exec. Sum - 41 prior to discharging into the Open �? n space wetland system. opinion that the It is our wetlands 1.n this area will not be im location of the Yard Waste Com pacted by the Composting operation at this site . 11 Discussions with Watershed District and County Public Works staff indicated no runoff is ex e c t have p ed to travel to Lakes or streams. SECURITY ISSUES Aecess to the site would be locked limited. The access road would ha gate . T ie boundary with the ark i s f ve a Workhouse property. he p enced as is the entire y stormwater ponds would also be fenced. KI.LDLIFE EFFECTS Wi ldlife experts were � . contacted at the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. In general, activity the site, such as turnip of the at g windrows, would tend to discourage wildlife from being on site. The Populations g skunks, and raccoons would of woodchucks, rats, d not be expected to increase. Habi be reduced for grassland nesting ltat would in the ark g birds. No direct impact on wildlife p would be expected. ife SITE SIZE The County does not expect to , ex i pand the compost site n the future as there will be no available land to do so ' . Cos T Annual operating costs (excluding ' ' g ite monitors) for the Beam Avenue site, only are estimated at 1 $ 8 0 , 1 o . Costs for the Beam Avenue site Plus the new site, including estimated value of the finished compost, are est i m ated at about $152,000 per ear a ' y � di fference of about $28 per year. A Iota tai c 1 of $288,5oo was budgeted for t p osts for the new site. Prelimin he ca Preliminary estimates of costs are about $185 which would require ab out out 6.5 years to pay back. COMPLAINTS When compostin was g allowed at the Seam Avenue site :Maplewood included odor monitoring the City of n3 requix in the Count � -s conditional use permit for the site. The City similar requirements in ycould choose to impose conditional use permit for the new composting site. There could be other • permit conditions as well. .Once the site were operating, -• g� concerns or complaints could be made to either the Cit of Maplewood or the Saint Paul - Department of Public Heath Ramsey County la' Division of Solid Waste, or both p ants were about odor, the Count or If the com y City would respond as soon as possible to determine the level of odor, and the Cit determine if a level of odor identified i y would n the permit was viol If an odor problem occurred aced . the County would determine if an operational procedures and management been followed or if Bement practices for the site had not any of the procedures needed to be altered. Exec. Sum. - 6 42 REPORT ON THE PROPOSED YARD WASTE COMPOSTING SITE IN SOUTHERN MAPLEWOOD August 1 99 7 INTRODUCTION Ramsey County is proposing to develop and operate a new yard waste Composting site on County - owned property near the County Workhouse in Maplewood. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Purpose of This Report ■ �� r � .r� �r -I r1r1 P �r�rrr.��l� �� ■ one purpose of this report has been to provide information to residents in the general vicinity of the proposed site, including responses to issues raised between. April and July by residents and other -interested parties. This information was made available for discussion at two open houses held on July 31 and August 7 (from 3 P.m. to 8 p.m. each day at Station #4, East County Line Fire Station, 2501 Londin Lane, in Maplewood. A second purpose of this report is to provide information to the Maplewood Planning Commission and Maplewood City Council as an attachment to the Department of Public Health's application to the City of Maplewood ' f or a conditional use permit for the compost site. Ramsey County's Yard Waste Sys_ tem Ramsey County operates a yard waste collection system consisting of eight sites, which County residents may use to dispose of leaves and grass clippings. The sites are open 38 hours per week from April through November. Three sites operate entirely as transfer sites, at which all the leaves and grass clippings received are transported to private yard waste vendors. One of these sites, located on Beam Avenue in .Maplewood, became a transfer site when the Maplewood City Council in October 1996 amended the County's conditional use permit for the site to no longer allow composting to occur. (Two sites operate as composting sites, at which all the leaves are composted. Three sites operate as combination transfer /composting sites, where some leaves are composted on site.. A.11 grass clippings received during the summer months at all sites but the site in White Bear Township are transported to private yard waste vendors.) Ramsey County not only provides sites for dropo f f of leaves and grass clippings, but also provides finished compost for use by residents, government and non - profit agencies. Wood chips are also provided at the sites for residents, when wood chips are available. The County uses private vendors for the transfer and disposal of a portion of the yard waste, and for maintenance of the compost process at the sites. 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Sp Proposed Pond V F Coll 'r inAn �)1 t �� The sites serve about 330,000 site visitors per year, representing about 64,000 households that deliver leaves, and 32,000 households that deliver grass clippings. See the attached yard waste briefing paper, Appendix 1, for more inf ormat ion . Pursuit of a New Comiposting Site In February 1997 the Ramsey County Board of concept of siting, developing and operating composting site on County property near the the part of.the county, within The Board also authorized the Department of with seeking approvals and permits necessar Commissioners approved the a new yard waste Ramsey County Workhouse in the City of Maplewood. Public Health to proceed y to develop the new site. The County is pursuing development of this site in order to continue to provide a full - service yard waste system to the residents of Ramsey County. The current full- service system allows residents to drop off leaves and grass clippings and pick up finished compost. The proposed site would be used to compost leaves collected at the County's other yard waste management sites, especially the Beam Avenue site. The proposed site would not be available to the public for dropof f of their yard waste Use of this new composting site would also allow the County to save money because large amounts of yard waste are currently hauled, at considerable expense, from the County's sites to yard waste vendors located outside the County. The composting site would also enable the County and its residents to use substantially more finished compost within the County. The new site is needed because the County lost a substantial portion of its yard waste composting capacity when the Maplewood City Council, in 1996, revised the conditions in the conditional use permit for the Beam Avenue site to no "longer allow composting on site. The site. is on private property leased to the City, and provided to the County f or use as a yard waste site. Some site neighbors over a period of years have raised concerns about the site, and despite the-County's compliance with all previous permit conditions, the City decided to convert the site to a transfer -only site, and work with'the County to identify a new site. Selection of the Workhouse Area At public meetings held in April 1997 there were many comments about the location of the site, both the selection of the Workhouse property as the site and the location of the composting area on the Workhouse site itself. The County has been working since 1994 to identify alternate or auxiliary sites to the Beam Avenue site, but has had little success in finding a site in the northeastern part of the County. Unlike all other counties in Minnesota, Ramsey County is essentially fully -3- 45 developed. Land which is currently undeveloped, has adequate acreage, and is either publicly owned or reasonably priced, is difficult to fJnd. In addition, potential sites would need to meet other criteria, such as safe traffic access, and availability (in terms of local zoning and land use plans and property deed restrictions) . Staf f from the Department of Public Health have done an extensive search of northern Ramsey County and have been unable to find property that meets these criteria. The Arsenal site in Arden Hills was identified by some participants in the public meetings as an alternative. If the Arsenal site were ever to become available as a potential site, that opportunity would be very attractive. However, obtaining use of the Arsenal is an exceedingly complicated process because of many Superfund cleanups on the site and the extremely complex and time- consumin g process the Federal government has in place for disbursing land to local governments; at this time the Department of Public Health does not expect such land to be available in the near future. The Workhouse property is currently the only site that was able to reasonably meet the criteria established by the Department of Public Health. There is a considerable amount of undeveloped land near the County Workhouse, which no longer uses the land as a farm. A substantial portion of this land has been or will be converted to a nursery, but some undeveloped land remains. (This area had been considered for a larger -scale composting site by the County in 1988 - 1989, but plans at that time were discarded, as there was sufficient composting capacity at the existing County sites. In 1990 the State law that prohibited placing yard waste in the trash went into effect, resulting in a large .increase in usage of the County's - g sites. The County's sites have continued to have a high level of use since 1990.) Changes in the permit for the Beam Avenue site have created a need for additional composting capacity, if the County is going to continue to provide a full - service yard waste system and keep system costs down. A site on Workhouse property was selected because: * It is available at no cost to the County. It makes good use of existing County property that would have been idle It is located next to the County nursery, a compatible land use and possible future market for finished compost. * It is accessible. Chance in Proposed Site Area The County Department of Corrections in late 1996 identified 14 acres on the northeastern edge of the workhouse property. The Department of Public Health • then proposed an actual composting area of five to seven acres within these 14 acres (the remainder would have been buffer area), set back several hundred feet west of Century Avenue and located 1/4 mile south of Upper Afton Road. Access to the site by trucks serving the County would have been from Century Avenue. -4- 46 The Department of Public Health held several public meetings to discuss this proposed site. A meeting was held on April 3, 1997, to which the most immediate neighbors to the site were invited. Larger public meetings were held in Woodbury on April 9 and in Maplewood on April 17, each attended by about 50 -60 persons. These meetings were publicized in the local newspapers, and the County notified many residents in both cities in the general area of the proposed site. Many issues were raised at these meetings, including many comments related to the specific location of the proposed site. In response to this input, P the Department of Public Health reexamined the location of the proposed site in conjunction with the County Department of Corrections. As a result, in late April the County moved the location of the proposed site farther to the west. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. The composting area would be located approximately PP Y 1/4 mile (1300 feet) south of Upper Afton Road, 2200 feet west of Century Avenue, 900 f eet north of Lower Afton Road, and 1/2 mile ( 2 6 0 0 feet) east of McKnight Road. The western and northern boundaries of the compost site would be located adjacent to Battle Creek Regional Park. Access to the site by trucks would be from Lower Afton Road. To provide an opportunity for residents living near the proposed relocated site to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions, the County sponsored two open houses, both from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., on July 3.1 and on August 7 at the East County Line Fire Station on Londin Lane. The County's composting consultant, Dr. Eliot Epstein from E & A Environmental Consultants, was present for both entire open houses to- discuss technical issues, especially issues related to odor and health issues. The Department of Public Health developed a draft of this report for availability at these open houses (only some minor changes have been made from the draft report) . This report describes the proposed composting site and includes responses to issues raised by residents and other interested parties between April and late July. Y No significant new issues were raised at the open houses. To publicize the open houses, the Department of Public Health submitted press releases to the local newspapers serving Woodbury, Y Maplewood, and the District 1 Community Council neighborhood in Saint Paul. The Department also sent (by mail or fascimile) a cover letter and executive summary of the report to a number of local officials and to all persons who had indicated interest in being on a mailing list (persons who had indicated interest after attending the meetings in April or who had contacted Department of Public Health or City f Maplewood Y p ood staff). About 45 persons attended each of the open houses. Schedule and Process for Public Input Permittincr, and Construction Opportunities for Public Input .Once the County submits an application. to the City of Maplewood for a conditional use permit for the site, residents and property owners will have an opportunity to provide public input at a City Planning Commission meeting and at a public hearing to be held by the City Council to consider this proposal. -5- 47 Appl,ic = for . Permits The applicant for the permits will be the Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section (which includes the responsibilities of the former Division of Solid Waste) . At the public meeting held in April at Woodbury City Hall, there were questions concerning whether or not the site could be a joint venture with the City of Woodbury. The City of Woodbury has not expressed interest in any joint venture for composting with Ramsey County. Permittincr Schedule The tentative schedule for permitting is as follows: Submittal of conditional use permit application Maplewood Planning Commission meeting Maplewood City Council meeting and public hearing (if conditional use permit is approved:) Review of final grading plan by the City of Maplewood Public Works Department Application for site grading permit from Ramsey /Washington Metro Watershed District Application to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) for a yard waste permit -by -rule facility A Permit Conditions August 1997 September September September September September The conditional use permit would be for a period of time determined by the Maplewood City Council. It would contain conditions under which the facility must operate. The City of Maplewood would then regulate the County's activities at the site. Construction Schedule Figure 2 shows the site plan for the proposed site. A grading-plan and erosion: control plan: have also been submitted to the City. Development of -the site wou.ld, include construction of the access road, Compost pads, stockpile area, and fenced stormwater retention ponds, plus installation of a gate. Screening of the site would also be developed by planting trees on the west side, and a berm and trees on the north side, of the north compost pad, and by planting trees on the south and west sides of the stockpile (storage) area. Assuming that the proposed site is approved by the City of Maplewood, and approval occurs in September, construction could be completed by the end of October, depending on weather and other factors. The County would haul yard waste to the site upon completion of constuction or next spring. _6_ . 48 FIGURE 2 a W O d U) L W V) x cn x U- 0 X x 0 z F- w w V) N N M a < < (a 4 9 LAj �a as j i I t i <� v �$ u s a• ar - � 1 7 49 Format of This Retort This document has been prepared by the Saint Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section. Much of the technical information for the report has been developed by the County' s compost i.ng, consultant, E & A Environmental Consultants, Inc and also by the Ramsey County Public Works Department A document developed by E & A for the County, and. referred to throughout this report, is attached as Appendix 2. The remainder of this report includes the site plan and operating plan for the new site and responses to issues raised by residents and other interested parties. LOCATION AND SURROUNDING LAND USES Site Location Figure 1 shows the general location of the proposed composting site. It is located in the northwestern corner of property owned by Ramsey County that until a few years ago had been part of the farm operation operated by the Ramsey County Workhouse. The access road would be from the south from Lower Afton Road. The compost site, at its closest point, would be located approximately 1/4 mile (1300 feet) south of Upper . Af ton Road, 2200 f eet west of Century Avenue, 900 f eet north of Lower Afton Road, and 1/2 mile (2600 feet) east of McKnight Road Surroundina Land Uses The ]proposed site is bordered to the west and north by Battle Creek Regional Park. To the east is County Workhouse property, much of which will ultimately be developed as part of the Workhouse nursery . operation. Workhouse property, through which the access road would be located, is also located to the south of the proposed site. To. the nearest residential properties, the compost site at its closest point would be located approximately 1/4/ mile (13 00 feet) to the north ( houses 'on the north side of Upper Afton Road) , 2000 f eet to the east ( houses on the west side of Century Avenue) , 1100 feet to the south ( condominiums on Londin Lane) , and 1/2 mile ( 2 6 0 0 feet) to the west (houses on west side of McKnight Road) . The boundary of .Carver School property would be about 1700 feet away, and the Workhouse complex would be about 1600 feet away. SITE PLAN Figure 2 shows the site plan for the proposed site. It was developed by the Ramsey County Public Works Department in conjunction with E&A Environmental Consultants, Inc. The entrance from Lower Afton Road would be in the vicinity of the Williams Pipeline easement, which crosses under Lower Afton Road west of the East County Line Fire Station on Londin Lane, and is located on -8- 50 the eastern edge of Battle Creek Regional Park. As shown in Figure 2, the road would start at an existing entrance just west of the pipeline. This entrance would be improved to be at right angles to Lower Afton Road. The road. would cross the pipeline and then continue to head north . through Workhouse property to the compost site. . The 22 -foot wide two-way access road would be paved with asphalt and have two. foot class 5 shoulders. There would be a deceleration lane on Lower Afton Road for trucks entering the site from the east. The access road gate . would be set back sufficiently so that one truck could be staged off the roadway while the gate was being opened or closed. The bite topography ranges f rom flat to substantial slopes. For saf e and efficient operation of the equipment needed to operate the site, relatively flat areas are needed. Consequently, Figure 2 shows two compost pads where the active composting would occur. Pad S or the South Pad is already quite flat, and would require little grading. Pad N or the North Pad would require some grading to achieve the appropriate surface. A stockpile (storage) area would be located just south of Pad S. Pads N and S and the stockpile area would all be covered with recycled asphalt millings. Pad N has an area of about one and one -half acres. Pad S has an area of about two acres. The stockpile area has an area of about three - fourths of an acre. (Note that just west of the South Pad is an area where peat was deposited several years ago during an unrelated County water quality enhancement project. This area would not be used because the peat would not support the weight of equipment.) When ,rain and snow come into contact with yard waste and finished compost in the composting and stockpile areas, there is the potential for runoff of nutrients. Two stormwater retention ponds would be constructed to settle out nutrients from runoff through the site. Pond B would be constructed at the northeast corner of Pad N, and would be receive runoff from roughly the northern half of Pad N. Another, larger pond, Pond A, would be constructed at the lowest area of the site, on its western boundary. It would receive runoff from the southern half of Pad N and all of Pad S. Both ponds would have outlet pipes designed to direct excess water from the ponds. The outlet pipe from Pond A would be developed under the William Pipeline pipelJ.ne to percolate into the ground to the west of the site, and the outlet pipe from Pond B would direct water to the wetlands to the north, where any remaining nutrients would be filtered. According to the City of Maplewood Public Works Department, the sewer line that traverses the proposed compost site has been abandoned, and any issues related to this line can be addressed when the City reviews the grading plan for the proposed site. OPERATIONS PLAN The following is a summary of the Operations Plan for the site. A more detailed operations plan is provided in Appendix 2, the attached report from E & A Environmental Consultants, Inc. and in Appendix 3, a -9- 51 draft document developed by the Department of Public Health entitled "New Site Operations Plan." The site is being designed to accommodate at least the quantity of yard waste received from the County's Beam Avenue yard waste site in Maplewood that is generated in the spring and fall, when the material received is predominantly leaves. This amount was 20,306 cubi c Y ards in '19 96, Inc.uding 6 ,035 cubic yards received in Ap ril and May and p Y 14 , 2 71 cubic yards received in October and November While the quantities of material vary somewhat from year to ear, depending Y Y � p g on weather, the 1996 quantities can be considered to be typical for the Beam Avenue site. Yard waste may also be accepted from other County y yard waste sites if capacity is available. Yard waste generated during the summer, which is primarily grass clippings, would not be managed at this site. Instead, grass clippings would continue to be hauled to private yard waste facilities located outside of Ramsey County. One or more companies contracted by Ramsey County would deliver yard waste to the site and take finished compost away from the site. Yard waste would be deposited directly on Pad N (North Pad) or Pad S (South Pad.), On occasion some yard waste might be placed temporarily in the p Y stockpile area until yard waste on one of the pads had decomposed sufficiently so that there was space for the yard waste being stored. A front -end loader contracted by Ramsey Count would then lace the Y p yard waste into piles, or windrows. The piles would be turned periodically, monthly to weekly depending on the season and the age of the windrows, by a windrow turning machine contracted b Ramsey Y County. The size of the windrows would depend on the type of windrow turning machine used. The width of the windrows could vary rom 14 to 20 feet, the height Y , g from 5 to 10 feet, and the width between aisles from 5 to 8 feet. Each windrow would be as long as permitted. e rmitted. p Turning areas'of about 30 feet would be needed for the windrow turner at each end of the windrow. Windrows would be turned to ensure that there was adequate oxygen (air) within the piles, -to reduce the size of yard waste material to promote faster decomposition, and to mix material to provide uniform consistency within each pile. The responsible microorganisms for g p composting need air to be able to break down organic matter efficiently. Also, the potential for generation of odor is much less if adequate oxygen is maintained within the iles . The County y would monitor wind conditions prior to turning piles to minimize the potential for nuisances. Once leaves are placed in windrows, the windrows tend to shrink in volume. This shrinkage is particularly rapid in the initial stages of composting. Once the piles have shrunk sufficiently, they can be consolidated to allow room for additional yard waste. Yard waste received at the site would become finished compost within one year. The County would haul finished compost to the Beam Avenue - 10- 52 site and to other Count y ard waste sites for distribution to the public, and to communit g ardens or for municipal use, as needed.' Dust Control is s raised as an issue in conjunction with compost sites. It has been the experience of the Department of Public Health that t here. has not been a. si dust problem associated with turnin windrows. If truck traffic or other equipment causes dust problems, the Count has a vendor under contract to appl dust suppressant material to the surfaces of the road and site. Once the site was in operation, the Count would continue to refine its operations in an effort to operate the site as efficientl as possible and to minimize nuisance potential. For example, the Count would examine potential methods for mistin the windrows with a mist of water durin turnin TRA C Traffic issues identified at public meetin include the volume and routin of traffic and when it would occur, wear and tear on the roadwa and the presence of truck traffic while schoolchildren are at bus stops. Volume, Timin and Routing.of Traffic Generated The compostin site would not be open to the public. It would sim Ply be used for compostin of y ard waste received at other Count compostin sites, primaril the Beam Avenue site. Because the Count will continue to haul g rass clippin received durin the summer (June-September) to private compostin vendors located outside of the Coun,t y ard waste would onl be hauled to the new compostin site durin sprin and fall, when leaves are the predominant form of y ard waste. Finished compost would also be hauled from the site. The volume of finished compost is-estimated b the Count compostin consultant to be about 400 of the ori volume of y ard waste received. To the de possible the Count would have trucks that brin in y ard waste also haul out finished compost as a backhaul. Durin the summer (and possibl on occasion durin sprin and fall) the Count mi have trucks sometimes comin to the site to haul awa finished compost. The total number, of truck trips below for haulin in y ard waste is based primaril on an. assumed a of y ard waste, brou to the site of about 6,000 cubic y ards durin the sprin and about 14,000 cubic y ards durin the fall. It is assumed that 30 cubic y ard end-dump trucks would be used. Because this is the smallest size truck available to the Count from its current primar vendor for the Beam Avenue site, the total number of trucks maybe overestimated should this or another vendor use lar capacit trucks. The other t of traffic usin the new site would be for haulin equipment to be used on site. A front-end loader would be needed to create windrows of y ard waste. A windrow-turnin machine would be -11- 53 needed to turn the windrows periodically- -one to four times per month, depending on the season and the stage of the composting process. Total estimated truck traffic: January - March Londin Trucks hauling equipment 5 April - May 7900 Trucks delivering yard waste 150 -250 and /or hauling away compost 10600 Trucks hauling equipment 10 June - September 10800 Trucks hauling away compost 0 -40 Trucks hauling equipment 15 October - November Trucks delivering yard waste 400 -550 and /or hauling away compost Trucks hauling equipment 10 December Trucks delivering yard waste 0 -20 and /or hauling away compost Trucks hauling equipment 1 -2 Total Estimated Trucks Per Year (rounded off) 600 -900 The County would direct its transportation vendors using the composting site, to the degree possible, to have trucks enter the site from the east (I -494 to Valley Creek Road /Lower Afton Road), and exit to the west (Lower Afton Road to McKnight Road to I -94). This would minimize left turns and would spread truck traffic over a larger amount of roadway. Trucks would also be directed to operate only on weekdays, to the degree possible. The following are the most recent (1995 ) average daily weekday traffic counts for the following sections of Valley Creek Road, Lower Afton Road, and McKnight Road, which were provided by the, Ramsey County Department of Public Works. During the busiest time of year, October and November, truck traffic to the site would vary from day to day but would average about 10 to 15 trucks per day. As shown in the table below, at 15 trucks per day, the percentage increase in traffic on the roads that would be attributable to the composting site would 'be very small -only a fraction of one percent. Route Ave. Daily Sc Increase Tra f f i c Count Due t o New Site Valley Creek Rd. (TH 12 0 ) from 494 to Century 13500 0.1 0 Lower Afton Road from McKnight to Londin 5450 0.3 0 Lower Afton Road from Londin to Century 7900 0.2 So- McKnight Road from Lower Afton to Upper Afton 10600 0.1 0 McKnight Road from Upper Afton to North Park Dr. 10800 0.1 0 McKnight Road from North Park Dr. to I -94 12100 0.1 0 -12- 54 Road Wear from Truck Traffic Durin the busiest times of the y ear for the proposed compost site truck traffic would avera abo 5 trucks p er weekda durin the sprin and about 10 to 15 trucks per weekda durin the fall. The Ramse Count Department of Public Works has determined that avera dail truck 'traffic on Lower Afton Road and McKni Road would increase b about one to four percent, and. would not be a significant increase. f 9 2:raf 3..c and Schoolchildren Haulin schedules would be developed to take school bus route traffic into consideration. Information concernin 1996-97 school bus routes and stops, shown below, was obtained from Independent School Districts #622 (North St. Paul- Maplewood- Oakdale) , #833 (Woodbur , and #625' (Saint Paul). The route information provided b the school districts w as reviewed to determine when and where school bus routes corresponded with potential truck routes to and from the proposed site. All bus route information f or the upcomin school y ear would . be reviewed when bus routes are established in mid- to late Au and haulin operations would be ad3usted.accordin vale y..... creek Road. --between 1-494 and Centur Avenue. ISD 833 ma hav'e one or two stops on this stretch. School buses do use this ro in the mornin at about 7:50 a.m. and 8.25 a.m. and in the afternoon, at about 2:35 and 3:05 p.m., to deliver or pick up students that attend either Woodbur Elementar or Woodbur Junior Hi Insufficient information was available re whether or no an buses use this route but do not make stops on it. Lower Afton Road, between Londin Lane and McKniqht Road. ISD 622 uses this route and has two stops on the corner of McKni Road and Lower Afton Road that occur at 9:21 a.m. and 12:51 p.m. Lower - Afton Roadi -between -Century Avenue and Londin.Lane. ISD 622 ha no stops on this stretch. One bus uses this route dail McKnictht Road, between Lower Afton Road and I ISD 622 uses this route and has four stops alon this stretch, Plus two stops on the corner of McKni Road and Lower Afton Road. These six stops occur at 7:04 a.m., 7:35 a.m., 9:21 a.m., 9:23 a.m., 12:51 p.m., and 12:53 p.m* ISD 625 has bus routes on McKni Road between 1-94 and Lower Afton Road. Because the buses alwa travel south, all stops are on the west side of the road. (In •contrast, the vast majorit of the truck traffic generated b the compost site would be travelin north on McKni Road.) ISD 625 makes efforts to minimize the actual stops on McKni ISD 625 bus routes run before 9:00 a.m. and after 2:30 P.M. More specific information will be available in Au when routes will be established ' for the new y ear. Information concernin bus traffic for students attendin ma schools is not available; this information chan from y ear to y ear. -13- 55 ODOR There have been numerous questions about odor from the com ostin posting process and how it would be monitored. Odor standards could be included in the Conditional Use Permit for the site, if the Maplewood City ouncil approves ' Y pp the site. These standards would 11 be quite similar to the City of Woodbur ' s Y Y current standards for Composting Concepts (th standards formerl Y used by the City of Maplewood for Ramsey County s yard waste site on Beam Avenue were essentially the same) . Compost sites do produce odors that are part of the decomposition process. Some other odors can occur through proper management of a compost site. Based 11 experience with its current yard waste transfer and odors are usually confined to the immediate area of site. natural but can be reduced on the County's composting sites, the yard waste The County's composting consultant, E & A Environmental Consulting, Inc has examined potential odors for the new site by using n odor dispersion model. The model i g incorporates local meteorological conditions, topography, and specific" information about the design sign and operation of the site, and then projects the movement of odor from the s ite. The model projects odors from several potential sources. Each windrow represents an area source because odor is emitted from the surface of each windrow when it is not being turned. The storage pile of finished compost on the stockpile area is another area source. In addition, several on -site activities that can also contribute to odor generation are included in the model, including deliver of and Y Y waste, windrow turning, and loading of finished material onto trucks. The data in the model for each of these potential sources was taken b the consultant from an odor monitoring s tudy performed at a different y yard waste composting facility; according to the consultant this is the best data available. The consultants have included some conservative assumptions in the model. to ensure that odor i P impacts are not underestimated. For example the consultants assumed the largest windrow turning achine possibly be available; g that might p �' e � use of this machine would allow for more volume of yard waste to be managed at the site Also, the maximum odor concentration measured from the ' surf ace of a quiescent windrow (one that is not being turned) in the other odor monitoring 1 for all study was assumed to apply y quiescent windrows at all times. The model predicts the maximum concentrations during ten-minute period that would be ex 9 time experienced under conditions. Thus, the model shows worst case scenarios," using some conservative assumptions. In Appendix 2, there are three figures showing results g g of the model, superimposed on a base map. These are included in this report as well as Figures A -1, A - 2, and A - 3 (in the Ap the labeled Fig ures 1 2 and 3 PP y are g ' �. respectively) . - 14- 56 FIGURE A -1 - Ramsey bounty Yard 'Wash composting Facility Maximum Projected Odor Concentration Per Year (10 Minute Peczr% saw 0 4�? E V 0 Z s 0 U) x �r�tttttr #r *that! * :r,�trlit! * *tt! tart #frt #!tl :iltt ltlttrtx #t!s #Ytti f' lttfi #tttttkt #lYtt #�ltY! iril lIt #riYl�1Y #!f *YlYttt3tit�t #!!!! tY #tYttlkttt3tYY! * #tYtlX:Rtttltt! 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Lower Afton Ro =i t!i Q tu W RESIDENTIAL County 4 Workhouse "o Londin Lane U W cz 0 4CC W Q Uj Y t� Vilest - -- Ea (meters) Odor concentrations are expressed in dilutions to threshold (D/T); each odor incident has a duration of 10 minutes. 22 July 1997; Mod6_2.srf 6th highest incident These f igures show the highest, third-highest, and sixth - highest levels of odor concentrations, respectively, shown in ten - minute intervals, that could occur during a year. The consultant has assumed that any level of at least 5 D /T, which area unit of odor concentration called a dilution to threshold, could have a nuisance - potential. (Note that the f igures are a compilation of levels of odor at different peaces on the base map. Thus, the highest level of odor in one location may occur during a ten- minute interval that is different from the ten - minute interval in another location.) Figure A -1, which shows the highest level of odor, shows that for one ten- minute period each year, odors generated from the site at a level of 5 D/T or more- -the presumed level of nuisance -- could be detected as f ar as or beyond sections of Upper Afton Road, Lower Afton Road, and McKnight Road, the Workhouse, Carver School, and northeast of the site into Washington County. Figures A -2 and A -3, which show the third- highest and sixth- highest level of odor, respectively (in ten - minute intervals) , do not show levels of 5 D/T or more at any of these locations, meaning that levels of 5 D/T would not be detected for more than one or two ten- minute periods each year at any of these locations. According to the consultant's report, "Based on the assumptions used in the model, odors will not cause significant nuisance conditions at these locations." The model shows that maximum odor concentrations above 5 D /T, and as high as 12 D /T, are projected to occur in Battle Creek Regional Park immediately west and north of the composting site, particularly during certain weather conditions outlined by the consultant. These conditions include early mornings following cool, clear nights, and on muggy, still evenings after sunset. According to the consultant's report, people who use the park early in the morning are most likely to detect this. The consultant's report, noting that there is a .partial buffer created by trees between the site and the park that could not be taken into account by the model, then states, "the results may be somewhat over- predictive of actual conditions." It should also be noted that the County plans to install additional screening on the north side of the site, including a berm and trees, along with trees on the west side of the north compost pad and on the south and west sides of the stockpile area. B10AEROSOLS INCLUDING ASPERGILLUS PUMIGATUS AND HEALTH ISSUES Quest ions have been raised. at public meetings about the possible impacts on .human health from having a yard waste composting site nearby.., The Department of Public Health contracted with E & A Environmental Consultants, Inc. as its composting consultant because this firm has a national reputation in analyzing the public health -impacts of all types of composting operations. According to E & A, the site location, which is away from residences and other buildings, should reduce or eliminate the concerns discussed below. The following information is summarized from the consultant's report in Appendix 2, which includes more detail and a detailed bibliography. b0 Bioaerosols are organisms or biological agents that can be dispersed in the air and affect human health. The principal bi.oaerosols in yard waste composting operations are fungal spores. Although there are numerous fungi and other organisms normally found in soils and organic materials, the most common bioaerosol of concern in composting operations from a public health point of view is the fungus �Aper�i.hus fumi. tus . A . f igat is a very common fungus, as it _ .. _,.. has been found wherever there is organic matter, including in homes, backyards, parks, potting soil, mulches, and composting operations. It plays a major mole in everyday decay of Leaves, wood, and other organic matter. It is common in homes, especially basements and bathrooms. A., fumicratus is a very hardy organism that, unlike pathogens or most other organisms, can survive the high temperatures generated during composting. During certain composting activities, it can be found at very high. levels. Screening, mixing, and other activity in which material is moved or agitated allows the spores to become airborne. The dispersion of spores in the environment is a function of climatic conditions of wind and rainfall. A majority of the studies on the dispersion of A. fumga�tu_s and other bioaerosols from composting facilities indicate that background levels are achieved within 500 feet of a composting site. Buffer zones of vegetation will reduce the dispersion of spores as well, as they act as windbreaks. Tree barriers reduce the dispersion of particulates. Of bioaerosols related to composting facilities, A. fumaatus is the one of greatest concern to public health. The spores, when dispersed in the air, can be inhaled and enter human respiratory systems. A. f um g„atus, is a recognized pathogen of birds, animals, and humans and is considered a secondary or opportunistic pathogen. A pathogen is an organism that-can invade and infect humans. As a secondary pathogen, A. f_umigatus generally only invades and infects debilitated individuals or persons on immuno- suppressive medication. Nearly all of the reports on infection due to A. fumi,aatus have been from hospitals, where people are already severely debilitated. Although most people are not at risk for illness due to A. f_um,.aatus , exposure to it can result in allergic -type symptoms such as irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat. It is difficult to isolate the effects of A. fu ig�at„ s , since many of these symptoms are similar to those caused by other common allergies and by smoking. A comprehensive study by the State of New fork found that increases in allergy and asthma symptoms were not associated with airborne A. fumicratus or ot her molds. Workers at the more than 3,000 yard waste composting facilities in the United States are exposed more frequently and to higher levels than any other population. To date, several intensive studies have shown that workers have not had any adverse effects, suggesting that the potential for infection is minimal. - 19- 61 NOISE IMPACTS At the p u blic meetin in April there were some q uestions about how much noise would be g enerated b the composti site. Potential noise impacts impacts from the site would be from trucks usin the site and from e operatin at the site. As discussed under Traffic Impacts, about 600 to 900 trucks per y ear are expected to use the site. All traffic would be on weekda and would occur primaril durin April and Ma and durin October and November. Noise levels would be t for lar trucks. The Count compostin consultant, E&A Environmental Consultants, Inc., examined noise impacts for operation of the site, which would occur on weekda As shown in Appendix 2, the consultants cited a noise standard from the Federal Hi Administration (FHA) for picnic areas, recreation areas, and residences that is representative of standards developed b various federal and state a maximum of 70 dBA or decibels, and ideal of 57-60 decibels. The Count would have trucks unloadin y ard waste, a front-end loader formin windrows and also loadin trucks with finished compost, a windrow turner, and possibl a water truck. To determine the sound level at 'various points in the vicinit of the compostin site, the consultants developed a ran assumin one piece of e ent in operation (the lower number in the table below) and e also two pieces of e The assumed that e would be operatin near the center of the site. The results, also shown in Appendix 2, are shown below. Location Distance Sound Level (dBA) W orkhouse 2,210 feet 52.0 - 55.0 Centur Avenue 1,950 feet 53.1 - 56.1 Carver School 1,950 feet 53.1 - 56.1 -upper Afton Road 1,300 feet 58.2 - 61.2 Lower Afton Road 1,100 feet 60.2 - 63.2 Parkland 400 feet 66.9 - 69.9 The consultants concluded that noise levels would be within the FHA's standards for residences. The nearest residences are located 'on the -north side of Upper Afton Road, on either side of Centur Avenue, and ab 200-300 feet. south of Lower Afton Road. The consultants also concluded that sound level 'impacts would be hi in the park land immediatel adjacent to the compostin facilit The added that because the park land lies lower than the compostin facilit and is wooded, actual sound levels would be lower than indicated in the table. The State of Minnesota has noise standards which have been created for different classifications of land use activities. Classification 1 includes residences and also desi campin and picnickin areas. -20- 62 Classification 2 includes parks and recreational activities, except camping and picnicking areas. L50 standards can be exceeded 50 percent of the time and L10 standards 10 percent of the time for a one -hour survey. Because all compost site activities would occur only during the daytime,, only the Daytime standards would be applicable. Noise Area Daytime Nighttime Classification L50 L10 L50 L10 1 60 65 50 55 2 65 70 65 70 VISUAL EFFECTS Some residents have asked how visible the proposed composting site would be. The visual effects of the site include what the site would actually look like, combined with what would be seen from surrounding land uses. The compost site would include two compost pads containing long piles (windrows ) of yard waste in the process of being composted, up to five to ten f eet high, depending on the type of windrow turning equipment used. There would also be a stockpile (storage) area. Yard waste being cured (meaning--in the final stages of composting) would be in .piles up to about eight feet high, and finished compost could be stacked as high as 15 feet. The stockpile area, which is the southernmost part of the site, would be screened to the south with trees planted on the south and west sides of the stockpile area. There.would also be two stormwater retention ponds, both surrounded by a chmain -link fence, located on the northeastern corner and the west side of the site. To the east and southeast, the site would only be visible, but barely, over 2000 feet away from some homes on the Woodbury side of Century Avenue, and also from parts of the Workhouse complex. To the south, the site would not be visible, except for the entrance from Lower Afton Road. Some houses located about 2000 feet or more to the south of the proposed site might see the stockpile area were it not screened with trees. To the west and north some users of Battle.Creek Regional Park., primarily users of a trail close to the northwest corner of the site, could see part of the site. The Department of Public Health would be installing screening, a berm and trees on the north side of the sate, and trees on the west side of the north compost pad. PROPERTY VALUE IMPACTS At public meetings, some residents have asked what effect the composting site could have on property values. Ramsey County hired a consultant with expertise in property value issues, John Genereux, to examine existing available information that could be applicable. He produced a report that is attached as Appendix 4. -21- . 63 In his search of existing research literature, Mr. Genereux found no property value studies that directly addressed the effect of compost sites on residential property values. There have been, however, a number of studies concerning the effect of various other types of fac' litres on property values. Mr. Genereux summarized land uses for which some studi.ee have shown negative property value effects (landf it is ., pow plants, ants , manuf acturin9 f acil iti.es , railroads, and rental properties) for which studies have shown no property value effects (prisons and workhouses, and group homes for the handicapped) and for which studies have shown positive property value effects (parks and schools, and public housing). He concluded: Based on this evidence, it seems that compost yards might occupy a. spot on the land use attractiveness list between a manufacturing plant or a railroad and a well - maintained group home. In that case, the worst case scenario would be that any effects would be limited to a quarter -mile or so. It is unlikely that it would .engender the kind of wide - ranging impact associated with a power plant or landfill. He added that only a well- designed analysis of existing or recent compost sites could provide a truly reliable answer. Mr. Genereux interviewed several sources involved in operating, regulating,.or providing consulting assistance to compost sites. Some had been involved in situations where there had been significant odor problems that were ultimately managed to mitigate the problems. Based on these interviews, Mr. Genereux then stated, "...facilities that are well run, or are made to run well, should not cause significant long term problems for their neighbors." Mr. 'Genereux stated that many investigators have used survey data to ascertain, whether certain land uses are acceptable to nearby residents either before or after the land use occurred. One researcher noted that people who have negative attitudes towards prisons before they are built will continue to do so afterwards, although negative perceptions tend to fade. Another researcher found that familiarity breeds comfort. Given a list of various types of facilities such as a school, fire station, juvenile halfway home, private mental hospital, etc., one neighborhood with a private mental hospital found it to be the most desirable, while another neighborhood hosting a fire station found it to be the most desirable. In comparison to other solid waste facilities, including a waste -to - energy plant and landfills, fir. Genereux concludes, "In terms of impact , a. compost yard should be sigrn.i f icant ly less than a waste -to-- energy plant It may not be loved, but it should be the least hated.' He concluded his report by saying, "...good public relations and good management should facilitate the acceptance of the (compost] yard over time. Good management should also reduce the probability of any loss of property value, even in an isolated case." -22- 64 HATER ISSUES Concerns were expressed at public meetings about the of f ect of runof f from the compost site on surface water, including wetlands, and on groundwater, particularly for homes served by wells. As discussed in a previous section concerning the Site Plan, composting and stockpiling of material would occur on a hard surface. The site would be.graded so that almost all runoff would be directed to one of two stormwater retention ponds to be constructed on site. According to the Ramsey County Public Works Department, which developed the site plan in Figure 2 in conjunction with the County's composting consultant, Pond A would serve a drainage area of 5.95 acres, Pond B would serve 0.84 acres, and 0.2 acres - -a portion of the North Pad - -would drain to the west instead of into a retention pond. The two ponds would have outlet pipes. Although a certain amount of groundwater infiltration from the ponds would occur, the principal water transport mechanism from the ponds would be surface discharge through the outlets. The ponds would retain water except during dry periods. The water quality of the ponds would generally be turbid with periodic algae blooms, which is similar to observed water quality in other stormwater treatment ponds. The County Parks and Recreation Department is in general agreement with the water management plan for the site. County staff have discussed potential impacts of the compost site on water resources with the Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD, which has jurisdiction over groundwater) and the Ramsey /Washington Metro Watershed District (on surface water matters). Based on available information, the RSWCD has indicated in a letter, attached as Appendix 5, "...the probability of the proposed compost site impacting groundwater in the area may be low.... and the probability of the wells on Century Avenue being impacted by the proposed compost site may be low." The Watershed District has indicated in a letter, attached as Appendix 6, "The proposed treatment ponds to be provided as part of the new site are designed to provide adequate treatement of site runoff prior to discharging into the Open Space wetland system. It is our opinion that the wetlands in this area will not be impacted by the location of the Yard Waste Composting operation at this site." Discussions with Ramsey County Public Works Department and Watershed District staff have indicated that no runoff is expected to travel to lakes or streams. Runoff from the proposed site area currently is absorbed into the ground or by wetlands. SECURITY ISSUES Some questions have been raised concerning security at the site, especially whether or not the stormwater retention ponds would be fenced. -23- 65 Access to the site would be limited. The access road from Lower Afton Road would have a locked g ate onl approved contractors, Count staff, and emer personnel would be able to unlock this g ate. The bou with Battle Creek Re Park is currentl fenced. The Count Corrections, propert within which the compost site would be located, is also fenced. Also, both stormwater retention ponds would be fenced. WILDLIFE/NUISANCES Some residents have asked what the effect of the compost site would be on existin wildlife in the area, and whether or not the site would attract wildlife. The Department of Public Health contacted wildlife experts at the Universit of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The followin is a summar of their comments, developed b Department of Public Health staff. in g eneral, activit at the site, such as fre turnin of the windrows, would ld tend to discoura wildlife from bein on site. The resident population of small mammals would be displaced, althou there could be some increased activit at the site.for small mammals attracted b increased invertebrate activit in the compostin leaves. Deer would be displaced, at least when there are activities on the site. However, the compost site would .represent onl a ver small portion of the deer's habitat. The populations o woodchucks, rats, skunks, and raccoons would not be expected to 'increase, and mi even decrease, because the compost site and the materials accepted would not offer a food source. The loss of open g rasslands would reduce habitat for g rassland nestin birds. There is some disa concernin the positive o ne potential effect of the site on birds livin nearb The compostin site operations would not be expected to have an direct impact on wildlife in Battle Creek Re Park. Because the "ed where woods meets fields is more diverse than either the ,field or the forest itself, there would be benefit to bufferin the "ed Department of Public Health staff and site monitors responsible for operation of the y ard waste sites have not reported an sitin of woodchucks or skunks near freshl delivered y ard waste or compostin windrows. On occasion site monitors have seen a woodchuck or skunk in the areas surroundin a few of the y ard waste sites. Site monitors have reported sitin of deer, red fox, pheasants and s at some of the sites. Most of the deer sitin occur at the White Bear Township site, which is surrounded b undeveloped land and is next to North Oaks, which has a reputation for supportin a lar population of deer. Deer do not appear to be attracted to the compostin windrows in the summer; there has been evidence of them beddin down on the ed of piles durin the winter months. Deer have been seen -24- 66 eating freshly dropped garden wastes and apples brought in by the public at both the Battle Creek and White Bear Township sites. SITE SIZE An issue was raised concerning whether or not the site could be expanded at a hater date. The Department of Public Health does not expect to expand the site in the future, as there will be no available land to do so. The County Corrections Department has plans for its nursery operation for the remaining areas of Workhouse property that could possibly be used for a yard waste site. Any expansion of the area would need to be approved by the City Council after a public input process. COST Questions have been raised regarding whether or not the County would actually save money by developing this new site. The primary issue that engendered pursuit of this new composting site was the loss of composting capacity at the County's site on Beam Avenue in Maplewood. The County might haul leaves to the new site from some of its other yard waste sites as well, should capacity exist. For purposes of this cost analysis, only the Beam Avenue and proposed new composting sites are analyzed. Capital Costs A total of $288,500 has been budgeted for the capital costs of the new Composting site. Preliminary estimates show lower capital costs of about $155,000, not including costs for screening. If an additional 20% contingency factor is included, the total capital costs would be about $185,000. operating Costs To compare costs, Department of Public Health staff have developed a comparison of estimated annual operating costs for the following: Estimated total: costs for operation of the Beam Avenue site in 1998, including continued hauling of all yard waste received to private vendors located outside of Ramsey County. * Estimated total costs for operation of the Beam Avenue site in 1998, with yard waste received during spring and fall being composted at the new composting site. Beam Avenue Site Only: Transfer All Yard Waste Out of Count For purposes of this cost estimate, it is assumed that the Beam Avenue site would continue to operate as a transfer -only site, with no composting occurring on site; all yard waste would continue to be hauled to private yard waste vendors outside of Ramsey County. Also, -25- 67 this cost does not include the salaries for site monitors, and it. does not reflect any increases in costs due to inflation. Costs for 1998 have been projected based on actual costs for managing the Beam Avenue site for July through November of 1996 and April through June of 1997. Total costs for 1998 are projected to be $180,100. Note that this cost does not reflect any value for finished compost because no composting will occur. Beam Avenue Plus New Compost ing., S_itee There are two suboptions for use of the new composting site. The first suboption is for all yard waste received at the Beam Avenue during the spring and fall to be delivered to the new composting site and composted. As discussed in the composting consultant's report, Appendix 2, in the operations plan, to do this would require use of a medium -sized windrow turner. One or more such machines do exist in the Twin Cities area. Because the County has not requested bids for provision of a medium -sized windrow turner, the costs are not known. To develop an estimate, costs for the smaller windrow turner currently under contract with the County were prorated based on the larger turning capacity of the medium - sized windrow turner. The second suboption is for as much yard waste as possible received during spring and fall at the Beam Avenue site to be composted at the new composting site, using the smaller windrow turner currently under contract with the County. For this suboption, there would be some costs for transferring some of the yard waste received in spring and fall to a private vendor outside of the County. At the same time, the costs for forming and turning windrows at the new composting site would be lower because less yard waste (about three - quarters as much) would be composted at the new site. The total cost for operation of the Beam Avenue site plus the Workhouse site, using the medium - sized windrow turner, is estimated at about $180,200. The total cost using the smaller windrow turner is estimated at about $176,000. These costs, though, do not reflect the value of the finished compost. Because the County does not currently sell the finished compost, the value can. only be estimated. County contract prices for procuring top sail average $7.30 per cubic yard. Because the yard waste compost is not screened, it has been assumed that the value of the compost could be one -half of the top soil price, or $3.65 per cubic yard. When the value of the finished compost is included, the total cost for operation of the Beam Avenue site plus the Workhouse site, using the medium -sized windrow turner, is estimated at about $150,600. The total cost using the smaller windrow turner is estimated at about $154,100. There is larger total estimated value for the finished compost for the medium -sized windrow turner because more finished -26- compost would be produced with use of that machine. Because these operational costs are very close, an average of $152,000 per year in total operational costs can be used. Comparison of Qperatincr Costs Total. Direct Costs Beam Ave. Only $180,100 Beam + New Site Medium- sized windrow turner $180,200 Smaller windrow turner Average $176,000 Payback of Construction Costs Less Value of Compost $ 0 $ 29,600 $ 21,900 Total Oper Oper. $180,100 $150,600 $154,100 $152,000 As shown in the table above, annual operating costs for the Beam Avenue site only are estimated at $180,100, and costs for the Beam Avenue site plus the new site, including the estimated value of the finished compost, are estimated at about $152,000. This is a difference of about $28..000 per year. As discussed above, a total of $288,500 has been budgeted for the capital costs of the new composting site. Preliminary estimates of the costs are $185,000. At a capital cost of $185,000 and an annual savings of $28,000 per year, the payback would be about 6.5 years. If the entire budgeted amount were used for construction, the payback would be about 10 years. FINISHED COMPOST Some questions were asked about what is in finished compost, and how the compost would be used. The f inished compost would be hauled to the Beam Avenue and other County yard waste sites for distribution to public, and to community gardens, and mun i s i'pal 2`.t e s. The State only requires operators of yard waste sites to test for the level of inert materials. The County for many years has tested its compost, which is currently tested for the level of heavy metals, PCBs, nutrients, inerts, and pH. The State does have testing requirements and standards for municipal solid waste (garbage) composting facilities that do include heavy metals and PCBs. When the results for the yard waste sites are compared with the standards for municipal solid waste composting sites, the yard waste site results _27_ 69 are always well within the standards. The testing esults are available upon request from g p q om the Department of Public Health. =MPACT ON PARK LAND Users of Battle Creek Regional Park have asked what effect the site would have on the park park users, and wildlife. These issues have been addressed In. other sections of this report. Park users could from time to time detect odors or noise from the operation of the compost site. The Department p of Public Health would be installing a berm and planting trees on the north side of the site and trees on the west side of the site to help provide an addition p P al visual buffer and to help mitigate odors, noise, and dispersion of bioaerosols. There would not be direct impacts on wildlife ' park. p dl i f e within the The Department of Public Health would like to work with the De partment of Parks and Recreation to explore possible opportunities to use pP the proximity of the site to educate park users about composting and t P g o encourage park users to compost at home. COMPLAINTS Some residents have asked how the County would respond to an complaints about the site should p y ould the site be permitted and developed. Among other conditions included by the City f M a p lewood in Y p the County's conditional use permit for the Beam Avenue site when compbsting was allowed at the Beam Avenue site were requirements for odor monitoring. These requirements were essentially identical re Y .cal to the odor monitoring requirements used by the City of Woodbury for a private yard waste composting vendor. The City ould choose ose to Impose similar requirements in a conditional use permit for the new composting site. There could be other permit conditions as w ell. If concerns arose once the site were operating, those concerns ns or complaints could be made to either the City of Maplewood or the Count D P Saint Paul - Ramsey y p ment of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, or both. If the complaints were about Odor, the County or City would respond as soon as possible to determine the level of odor, and the City would determine if a level of odor identified in the permit was violated. If an Odor problem occurred the Coun would eteIrmine if any of' its operational procedures and management practices for the site had not be g been followed or if any of the procedures needed to be altered. It should be noted that the Department of Public Health would entertain any comments, including complaints, r not the comments were from dl a re ress of whether � e o residents of Maplewood, Saint Paul, Woodbury, or elsewhere. -28- 70 APPENDIX 1 RAMSEY COUNTY YARD WASTE BRIEFING PAPER 71 RaasEv couxry Ramsey County Department or Public Health Division or Solid Waste Sri I ^BP Per YARD WASTE MANAGEMENT INTRODUCTION Minnesota Statute § 115A.93) 1 prohibits yard waste from being placed in with mixed municipal solid waste and being disposed of in a landfill or resource recovery facility. Yard waste is defined in statute to include leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, and tree and shrub waste. . The yard waste system in Ramsey County is designed to 1) reduce yard waste to the greatest extent, and 2) .manage yard waste that is generated as efficiently and effectively as possible. The County relies on extensive public information to encourage yard waste reduction, and on yard waste collection and disposal services operated by both public agencies and private organizations, including the County's customer - service oriented yard waste sites, to manage the yard waste generated. POLICIES AND SYSTEM Ramsey County policies related to yard waste are contained in the Ramsey County Solid Waste Management Master Plan. These policies provide that the County will continue to have a system for managing soft - bodied (non- woody) yard waste at a network of sites in a manner that is convenient and financially accessible to all residents. Residents in Ramsey County have several options for managing soft- bodied (non- woody) `yard waste (Shrub and Tree Waste is addressed in a separate section of this document): Yard Waste Reduction. Residents can reduce the amount of yard waste generated. Ramsey County strongly encourages residents to reduce the amount of yard waste they generate through changes in turf management (e.g., leaving grass clippings on the lawn, avoiding excessive fertilization) and backyard composting. The County also encourages residents to use wood chip mulch. The programs to promote this include a public information program through the mass media, dissem:i.nation of fact: sheets with specific instructions for reducing yard waste, and one -on -one contact with residents through the Minnesota Extension Service - Ramsey County's Master Gardener program. Yard Waste Management. For yard waste that is generated, residents have several options: Plckup Residents (and businesses) can pay a refuse hauler or other collector to pick up yard waste. In most of Ramsey County, residents have "open" collection, whereby they can choose their refuse hauler. Several 72 communities provide for yard waste pickup as part of contracts with one or more refuse haulers for organized residential collection. Haulers can still legally collect yard waste, as long as it is not mixed with other garbage. In 1990 . Ramsey County provided a site that haulers and lawn services could use for yard waste disposal to assure that a site was available. In 1991 the County determined that it no longer needed to assure a site to haulers, because several sites had opened in or near the metropolitan area. This situation has not changed; currently, several sites are available for use by haulers. • Delivery to a Private Site: Residents (and businesses) can deliver yard waste to a private yard waste site (all are located outside of Ramsey County) or a private transfer station (in or outside of Ramsey County) for a fee. • Countv Yard waste Sites: Residents (not businesses) can deliver yard waste to a County yard waste site at no charge. Since 1983 Ramsey County has operated yard ' \vaste sites for residents to use. Several municipalities were active in previous years in the development and operation of the sites. The County took over entire operation of the sites in 1991. The County currently operates eight yard waste sites where citizens may drop off yard waste at no charge. The sites are open each year from April through November, and are open 3 8 hours each week. Each site has. at least one monitor present who is employed by the County to direct and assist residents and to prevent illegal dumping. The sites are located in Saint Paul (Frank and Sims site; Battle Creek site; Midway site; and Summit Hill site), Arden Hills, Maplewood, Mounds View and white Bear Township. (See the attached maps.) Roseville Residents: In addition, residents of Roseville can have leaves picked up by the City (which will begin implementing a fee for this service in 1997). The City also offers a drop -off site for leaves for its residents. Public Information. Ramsey County has developed an extensive public information program about yard waste. The public information program generally consists of: • Distribution to every resident at yard waste sites of information which encourages waste reduction and states the hours of site operation. 73 N • Staffing of sites by e Extension Service Master Gardeners during arts of the h year, who actively engage site users and distribute fact sheets on turf management, backyard composting, and other topics. • A contract with the Minnesota Extension Service - Ramsey y Count for other County educational services on yard waste reduction, including telephone hotlines and outreach through a variety of outlets. A 24-hour yard waste hotline (77.3-4455), with a recorded message that directs callers to the nearest yard waste site. This message is also available on separate phone lines in Spanish (773 -4492) and Hmona 773 -4490 . =0 ) • A hotline that answers questions people may have about y and waste management and other solid waste issues (6.3.3-EASY). RESULTS: COUNTY YARD WASTE SITES Based on information athered annually b the g y County for reports to the State., approximately 85% of the leaves and grass clippings generated b Count re ' p g g y y r �s managed at the County's yard waste sites. The following information is a summa ry of the b results from the County's yard waste sites from 1991 through 1996. Detailed ' data is shown in attachments. Si Use. There were .329,229 site visits at the eight Count sites du g y Ong 1996. Since 1991, annual site visits have ranged between about 297 000 and 377 . � ,000 visits; the mayor factor affecting the number of visits each y probably year has robabl been the weather (the amount of rainfall affects plant growth, and the sites have sometimes closed early in the fall or opened later in the spring because of snowstorms). b Survey Results Every other year the Count conducts a survey of County y .randomly selected residents on a number of solid waste matters. The most recent survey in 1995 showed that of residents with leaves to rake, about 49% or 65 400 households used the County's yard waste sites. Of residents with rass clippings, about 2 ° g 1 /o or 1 ,800 households used the County's yard waste sites. The County also regularly surveys site users regarding he quality of service. g q y 1 ce. On a scale of 1 - 6, Nvith 1 being "poor" and 6 being "excellent residents rate ' the sites between 5 and 6 on a number of items relating to customer service' onl a y one item, the quality of finished compost, is rated lower -- between 4 and S. More detail about the survey results is attached. 74 Quantities of Yard Waste Received. About 98,800 cubic yards of yard waste were received at the eight sites during 1996. This quantity is equivalent to about ."36,400 tons. Since 1991, the amount of yard waste received has ranged from about 7,000 to 120,000 cubic yards. Again, weather is probably the rimar factor p y affecting the quantities received. Yard Waste Management: On -Site versus Off -Site. How yard waste is managed varies by site. Because of concerns about odor, all grass clippings received during the summer months from all sites except the White Bear Township site are hauled to private yard waste sites outside of the County. In addition, three sites are strictly transfer sites -- Maplewood (as of October 1996), Summit Hill and Midway sites. All the yard waste received at these sites is hauled off -site. Leaves are hauled off -site from the other sites if there is not room to compost them on site. Leaves are taken either to the white Bear Township or Frank and Sims sites, or to private sites outside of the County. Leaves are composted at five sites. County contractors turn the piles to produce a finished product. A windrow turning machine and water truck are used at the Frank and Sims site and front -end loaders are used at the other sites. Finished compost is produced in about a year. Durin 1996 about 63,600 of the 95,800 cubic yards of yard waste received at the sites were hauled to private sites. The amount of yard waste transferred each year since 1991 has ranged from about 43,100 to 63,600 cubic yards per year. Usage of and Markets for Yard Waste Compost. Since the beginning of the program, most of the yard waste compost produced by Ramsey County has been offered to residents at no charge. During 1996, 31,485 site visitors took finished compost. The County also provides compost to cities, schools, and non - profit organizations for use in public areas and gardens. Since 1993 the finished compost has been exhausted before the end of the growing season, meaning that demand for the product exceeded supply. Each year the County has samples of compost from its sites tested by the University of Minnesota for the content of nutrients and heavy metals. Each year, compost from the County's sites tests very favorably, with the results being only a fraction of the State I 'wits for hea.Nry metals for mixed municipal solid waste compost (these limits are used for comparison because the State does not have any limits for yard waste compost). Use of Wood Chips for Mulch. The County encourages its residents to use wood chips for mulching trees and shrubs. The County provides wood chips for residents at all. sites at no charge. Mulching provides benefits to trees and shrubs such as conserving moisture and moderating root temperatures. In addition using g 7.5 4 wood chips is a way of reusing woody waste. In 1996, the County recorded 12,481 site users who took wood chips. Costs. The costs for operating the County's yard waste system in 1996 were 6 .90,769, or $6.99 per cubic yard. These costs include costs for site monitors, managing yard waste on -site, hauling yard waste to other sites, and related costs. The County's contract with the Minnesota ]Extension Service - Ramsey County cost $39,233. SHRUB AND TREE WASTE MANAGEMENT Quantities. Most woody waste generated in Ramsey County has not been managed as part of regular refuse collection. Based on a waste composition study performed at the Ramsey /Washington County Resource Recovery Facility by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and on information developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ramsey County staff estimated in 1992 that about 10 %, or 5,000 tons per year, of the shrub and tree waste generated in Ramsey County was collected by refuse haulers. The remaining 90 %, about 45,000 tons per year, was separately managed. Separately managed material is collected by tree services, public utilities, and public works and parks departments, or is open - burned or illegally dumped. Change in Law. The 1992 Minnesota Legislature amended the yard waste prohibition of the Waste Management Act. Since August 1, 1992, shrub and tree waste has been included in the yard waste category. As of that date, shrub and tree waste, along with other types of yard waste, cannot be placed in mixed municipal solid waste (MSW), in a disposal facility, or in a resource recovery facility except for the purposes of reuse, composting or co- composting, except as authorized by the MPCA. In July 1992, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners requested that the MPCA grant Ramsey County a waiver to allow residents of the County to place shrub and tree waste in MSW, and to allow haulers to deliver shrub and tree waste that is mixed with MSW to the Ramsey/Washington County Resource Recovery Facility. The MPCA Board authorized this exception to the yard waste ban for one year, and then at the request of Ramsey County extended the exception until August 1, 1994. Ramsey County sought a change in State law in 1993 to allow residents to place household quantities of tree and shrub waste in with other waste that would be processed into fuel and converted to energy. That effort was unsuccessful. The MPCA has determined that certain types of woody waste are not included in the yard waste_ban, including holiday decorations such as Christmas trees, and certain landclearing and utility right -of -way woody waste. 76 Management options. Residents have the following p legal o tions available for g managing tree and shrub waste: Pay theirs waste haler to separately collect the material. • Deliver 1 { t to) a transfer motion or- wood. processor and a a fee to dispose of p pay p. the waste. • Hire a tree service to remove the material. • Bring it to a city- sponsored vent (there is a char a at man p g y of these events). • Purchase or rent a chipper /shredder, and ossibl share it with nei Qhb r p y a o s. • Store the material on -site if allowed by local ordinance. Jul -97 77 6 RAMSEY COUNTY DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE 1996 YARD WASTE PROGRAM SUMMARY NUMBER OF SITE VISITS SITE 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Arden Hills 30,788 33 33,058 34,732 31,366 28,585 Battier Creek 20,291 24,848 26,951 28,372 27 25,514 Frank & 'i s 44,346 36 38,138 49,279 31,886 33 Maplewood 6j2 69,49 66,961 63 58,702 64 063 Midway 49 55 - 63,404 60 66,039 61,632 Mounds View 18 23,452 24,369 26,412 23,092 30 Summit Hill 55,633 54 64,677 64,183 63,798 64 White Bear Twsp. 16,896 31,383 60,229 23 23,959 21 Total 297,123 320 377 350 326,380 329,228 In 1991 the sites closed one month early because of heavy snows. Some or all sites closed slightly early in a few other years. NUMBER OF VISITS BY SITE IN 1996 70,000 :ate`• :• 64,063 60,000 3 50,000 - 40,000 - 33,359 _ 30,000 28,585 2a 5'4 •.,. L • j ;A• . a;. %J�! ♦'••'1y :;L ~:» 10,000 • mil' y .1.31 � '1.++ : .�. J: a• . Arden Hilts Battle Frank Maplewood Creek Sims 61,632 Midway Mound View SITE 64,565 :ate`• :• 21 ,379 TOTAL YARD WASTE RECEIVED (cubic yards) SITE 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Arden Hills 9 10,.241 14,020 13 15 8 Battle Creek 5 7 8 8 8 6 Frank & Sims 6 7 10,528 10,773 14,449 9,443 Maplewood 13,613 22,477 27,480 24,600 24,760 25,846 Midway 12,361 15,340 15,540 13 14 17 245 Mounds View 7,463 12,911 11,948 12,838 9 8 Summit Hill 12,711 15,050 15 13 14 17,120 White Bear Twsp.'** wsp. ** 7 8,945 13,000 12,562 18,782 5 Total (yq3 75,47.0 100 012 116 736 109 935 '120 535 98 752 n > Total (tons) 36,864 40,264 46,936 43,815 47,872 36,403 Yard waste is measured by volume in cubic yards. To convert cubic yards to tons, a series of conversion factors are used to reflect the type of yard waste received & the time of year. 7R YARD WASTE RECEIVED IN 1996 30,000 - 25,846 25,000 - � 20,000 o >' 15,000 J. 8 72,E 9x,.44.3 61, 698 Arden Hills Battle Creek Frank & Sims Maplewood S 17,245 17,120 .r r �-_ 8,201 - .�•;:,.,; 5,471 L4 �.�,yJi y � :+ . �, :.• ate .. � j``. �.TT•• + r - a . Midway Mounds View Summit Hill White Bear Twsp. ITE YARD WASTE TRANSFERRED TO PRIVATE VENDORS (cubic yards) SITE 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Arden Hills 3 2 2 3 3 1 Battle Creek 2 1 4 4 3 1 Frank & Sims 3 2 3 3 1 1 Maplewood 7 5 6 - - 1 - 1 - 1 230 - -- - - 42 5 --- - - - - - 2 -1 Midway 12,360 15,340 15,540 13 14,685 17 Mounds View 6 1 1 1 895 3 176 2 575 .Summit Hill 12,710 15,050 15,780 13,650 14,205 17 White B ear Twsp.. 3,.120 684 Total (yd 3) 51,312 41,130 49 51 774 48,890 63 "Transferred" refers only to yard waste transferred to private vendors; it does not include waste transferred from one County site to another. PROGRAM COSTS 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Pubiic Education* $73,550 $93 $39,233 $39,233 $39,233 $39,233 Yard Waste Sites. $582,608 $544,805 $6 01,441 $ 599,236 $604,984 $690,769 Total $656,158 $638,313 $640,674 $638,469 $644,217 $730,002 * includes contract with Minnesota Extension Service - Ramsey County 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Cost per yd3 $7.72 $5.45 $5.15 $5.45 5.02 $6.99 Cost per ton $15.80 $13.53 $12.81 $13.68 $12.64 $18.98 - 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Compost Use 26,473 33 601 31 Wood Chip Use - 8 12 12 Records were not kept prior to 1994 for compost and wood chip use. The yard waste sites ran out of finished compost before the end of August in 1995 and 1996. In 1996 wood chips were available on a regular basis at the St. Paul sites only. a 7J APPENDIX 2 REPORT TO RAMSEY COUNTY FROM E & A ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. .� RAMSEY COUNTY YARD WASTE COMPOSTING OPERATIONSPLAN WORKHOUSE SITE IN"IRODUCTION The following operatg plan is an example of how to operate the workhouse Site. It demonstrates that use of the workhouse Site is feasible for the projected quantity of yard waste, based on 1996 records. It is expected that the actual operating plan may differ somewhat according to actual tonnages received and the preferences of the operator. ASSUAMIONS Following are the volumes of material received at the County's yard waste site on Beam Avenue in Maplewood in spring and fall 1996, when the type of waste was predominantly leaves: Fall 14,271 cubic yards October and November Spring 6,035 cubic yards April and May The capacity of the pad will depend on the cross - section of the windrow and the spaces between windrows and will, therefore, depend on the type of windrow turning machine. The following operating plan is based on a Kw -614, which is a typical mid -size, straddle -type windrow turner. Straddle turners have the engine and cab on a bridge over the windrows , minimizing aisle width a requirements. There is a Kw -614 ' the Ramsey. County area which may be available for use at the workhouse Site. The machine used by Ramsey County at this time is a wildcat 760, owned by Composting Concepts. The wildcat is powered from the side and mounted on a front -end loader, requiring a wider aisle on one side. 9520 %vwopsJnl FINAL Jul _'3. 1997 1 a The initial report on options evaluated a. SCAT Model 4833 as well . a two -pass machine providing large windrows with narrow aisles, maximizing pad capacity. This machine may be available in Ramsey County, but it is too large to transport conveniently. It would have to be stationed at the site in a garage. The Metropolitan Council of Environmental Services, which operates the wastewater treatment plants in. the. Twin. Cities, has a Scarab windrow turner that could ossibl be available under P Y contract. It is smar in design. tea the KW -614, but its capacity may differ. The following table shows the critical dimensions of each turning machine. The workhouse Site is proposed to have two composting surfaces available - the North Pad and the South Pad - as well as a storage area. The dimensions of each area and windrow capacity (based on the KW -614) are as follows: North Pad South Pad Storage Area 9520 \vwops.fn1 July ?3, 1997 Total Length Width # Windrows Windrow Length Windrow Volume Total Length Width # Windrows Windrow Length Windrow Volume Total Area Storage Volume Continuous Piles FINAL 2 340 feet 200 feet 10 280 feet 5,880 cubic yards 450 feet 190 feet 9.7 (assume 10) 390 feet 8,190 cubic yards 34,000 square feet 6,000 cubic yards 8 feet deep (average) 82 W-614 Wildcat 750 SCAT 4833 Windro Width (ft) 14 17 20 Wi Height (ft) 6 5 10 Volume per lineal foot of windrow (yd 3 1 2.1 2.1 3.7-4.5 Aisle Width (ft) 5 8 5 The workhouse Site is proposed to have two composting surfaces available - the North Pad and the South Pad - as well as a storage area. The dimensions of each area and windrow capacity (based on the KW -614) are as follows: North Pad South Pad Storage Area 9520 \vwops.fn1 July ?3, 1997 Total Length Width # Windrows Windrow Length Windrow Volume Total Length Width # Windrows Windrow Length Windrow Volume Total Area Storage Volume Continuous Piles FINAL 2 340 feet 200 feet 10 280 feet 5,880 cubic yards 450 feet 190 feet 9.7 (assume 10) 390 feet 8,190 cubic yards 34,000 square feet 6,000 cubic yards 8 feet deep (average) 82 The North and South Pads have 30-foot wide turning areas at each end. Aisle widths between windrows are as determined by the requirements of the turning machine. Twenty to 30 feet per minute twill tum both pads in 5 to 7 hours ). go I Mf "* The operator of the Beam Avenue composting facility reports that the material delivered in the fail shrinks to about one -half of its original volume by spring and about one -third of its original volume when it is fuushed. Shrinkage reported in the literature ranges from 24 to 41 percent of original volume wi one year. In this operating plan, the following conservative shrinkage factors are used: 54 percent of its original volume by spring and 40 percent for the final product. AIL ATERIAL FLOW Fill both p ads in fall 14,070 cubic yards . Place in storage until windrows start to shrink 201 cubic yards Turn weekly in October and November and 1 -2 times per month in winter, weather permitting Shrink to 54 percent 7,706 cubic yards Consolidate on South Pad in spring 7,706 cubic yards Turn 2 times per month Remove from site following fall 5,708 cubic yards Fill North Pad in spring 5,880 cubic yards Place extra on South Pad 155 cubic yards (temporarily, until shrinkage on North Pad allows room for this material to be moved to North Pad) 95?0 \ywops.fn1 FINAL July 23, 1997 - 3 83 J Turn Weekly Shrink to 54 percent :3,259 cubic yards Move material to Storage Area for fall 3,259 cubic yards ' ( materidl wiM continue to cure ur l spring) Remove material from site in spring 2,414 cubic yards The operating plan is shown graphically in Figure 1. CAPACITY WITH ALTERNATIVE WINDROW TURNING MACBQNES Use of the Wildcat 750 will reduce, the pad capacity to 74 percent of the .capacity it has with the will be a 26 percent shortage of capacity K; 4V -614. There p g P tY in the fall, but no shortage of capacity in the spring. . AT 4833 will increase ad cap to 130 Use of the SC P P rY percent of its capacity with the KW -614. P The odor dispersion model was developed using the higher tonnages of the SCAT 4833 in order P � to cover that possibility. 95201ywops.N FINAL J 23, IM 4 84 • FIGURE I.* MATERIAL FLOW MONTH OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL. AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR CAPACITY RECEIVE 14,271 CY RECEIVE 6,035 CY RECEIVE 14,271 CY SOUTH PAD NORTH PAD STORAGE AREA 8,190 CY 5,880 CY 6,000 CY BUILD BUILD 8,190 CY 5,880 CY 201 CY 4,423 CY 7,706 CYO -3,283 CY-1 BUILD 155 CY 5,880 CY REMOVE 3,259 CY 5,708 CY STORE START 3,259 CY NEW CYCLE REMOVE 2,414 CY RAMSEY COUNTY YARD WASTE COMPOST FACII.ITY ODOR MODELING QUANTIFYING AND CHAR.ACTERIZLNG ODORS Odors can be characterized and quantified in terms of concentration and intensity. Odor concentration is measured M units of dilutions to threshold (D /T). A D/T is equivalent to the volume of air which must be used to dilute an odor to reach the point at which 50 percent of the population can no longer detect it. Odor concentration is evaluated by odor panels, a group of five to eight trained people who are exposed to the odor in a controlled environment. A dilute form of the odorous sample is piped to each of the panelists; if less than 50 percent of the panel can detect the odor, the concentration of the sample is increased. The point at which 50 percent of the panelists can detect the odor is considered the odor threshold. The odor panel also undergoes a series of exercises to determine the relationship between odor concentration and odor intensity for the sample. Following an established and regulated protocol, the panel compares the odor with standard concentrations of butanol to determine a relationship between odor concentration and a butanol scale. The scale ranges between no odor (0) to very strong odor (8). Three (3) on the butanol scale is considered the point at which most people will detect an odor. Therefore, the concentration of a sample at which the odor intensity - correlates to a 3 on the butanol scale is considered to be the concentration at which a particular odor will constitute a nuisance. The City of Maplewood established odor standards in the County's permit for the yard waste site on Beam Avenue using an alternative form of the butanol scale. This is a scale which ranges from 1 to 5, where 3 or above constitutes a violation of the standard. These standards are essentially identical to the standards used by the City of Woodbury. Data collected at several composting facilities indicate that the type of odors generated by compostin have a nuisance potential at concentrations above 5 D /T. This result varies, depending on the type of material composted, the composting operation, and the extent of odor control measures; nuisance thresholds of 3 to 7 have also been found. The point at which an odor becomes a nuisance is highly subjective. The defuution of nuisance varies, depending not only on the particular intensity of an odor, but also on the hedonic tone, or acceptability of an odor. Some odors may be tolerated in higher concentrations or intensities because they are. considered pleasant, while other odors may be considered unacceptable at any level. The sensitivity of a particular community which is subject to the odors may also vary. For example, urban communities may be less tolerant of the odors of organic materials than a farming community. 96:01 odrmodel . fnl FINAL July :.3, 1997 1 Eeelmo WHAT LEVEL IS REGULATED? There are no Federal regulations limiting the output of odor units or the concentration of odor which can be emitted to the atmosphere. Some states are beginning to write regulations and P �et restn:ctions based on the impact of new facilities on the surrounding communities These l nr'ts,, are. usually written m terms of odor concentrations at the facility property lines or at recep tors p oints. For example, the Massachusetts Draft Odor Policy mandates that permit applicants demonstrate that the operation of the proposed facility will not result in an odor concentration g reater thJan D/T at the property boundary. Other states require that applicants demonstrate that no nuisance conditions will be created. ODOR DISPERSION MODELING The odor dispersion model incorporates local meteorological conditions, topography, and site- s pecific design and operational parameters and projects the movement of odor from a site. The .. . meteorological data used was for 1991 from the Minneapolis -St. Paul International Airport and was obtained from the EPA's electronic bulletin board. This is the most recent data which was. available. The data is listed hourly and includes wind speed and direction and vertical temperature gradients which affect mixing. The most extreme odor incidents occur when there is little mixing. The model used for Ramsey County is the ISCST3 Model. The model predicts one -hour average concentrations of pollutants. When used to assess odor impacts, the results are adjusted to predict ten- minute concentrations, due to the transient and acute nature of odor incidents. Since ten- minute concentrations are higher than one -hour concentrations, the model is, in effect, more conservative. This is standard practice for odor modeling. The ISCST3 is the model most widely used and recognized by regulatory agencies. The model predicts the maximum concentrations that will be experienced under given conditions. The model is run for an entire year of meteorological data and is set up to predict the maximum odor concentration that will occur within one year. Results are presented graphically as a series of concentric isopleths surrounding the odor source which show how odor impacts decrease as distance from the odor source increases. The isopleths are plotted from a grid of data points. -at 100 -meter intervals. Each odor incident represents a ten - minute time period. Therefore, the mum odor impact shown only represents the concentration that is. projected to occur for a ten - minute time period. If absolutely no odor impacts are tolerated at the receptor points, then this is the key information that the model provides. In order to assess the full range of impacts that a site may have on a community, it is also important to consider the frequency of odor impacts. The model cari also be used to predict the number of times odor concentrations at a particular receptor point are projected to exceed the nuisance threshold levels. For some communities or receptors, it may be acceptable to experience a minimal number of odor impacts each year. Other communities or particularly sensitive receptors may consider any odor unacceptable. 95201odr nodel. fn1 .�. FINAL July 23. 1997 2 0 For this task, E &A used the model to project 1) the maximum odor concentrations that will be ex Pe renced, 2) the odor concentration that will not be exceeded during more than two ten - minute time periods per year, and 3) the odor concentration that will not be exceeded during more than five ten- minute time periods per year. The model is superimposed on a base map that encompasses Carver School, the County workhouse, and residential areas on and east of Century Avenue, north of Upper Afton Road, south of Lower Afton Road, and west of McKnight Road. INTLTTS This model input is based on an operational plan which utilizes the SCAT 4833 turning machine. Use of this SCAT model will allow the largest possible tonnage of materials in the windrow at any one time. It is, therefore, conservative, and odor impacts would be expected to be lower if a smaller turning machine were used and less material were handled. There are eight 280 -foot long windrows on the northern pad and seven 390 -foot long windrows on the southern pad. The windrows are 20 feet wide and 9 feet high, for a total volume of 18,390 cubic yards. Each windrow represents an area source, as odor is emitted from the surface of each windrow when it is not being turned. The storage pile of finished material located to the south of the southern pad is another area source; this pile is 100 feet by 162 feet in size and 10 feet high. All odor sources and related parameters are listed in the following table. SOURCE PARA112ETERS Quiescent windrows The flux rate from the windrows is 0.000641 m /sec -m' from one -half of the surface area of the pile. The average flux rate over the entire pile is 0.000321 m /sec -m The odor concentration of surface emissions is ' 1 D /T. Windrow . Turning 3,000 yd' of material are turned each hour. The plume volume generated is equal to the volume of material turned, for a plume generation rate of 3,000 yd or 0.64 M3 /sec. Pile turning takes a total of 6.5 hours. The odor concentration in the turning plume is 586 D /T. Material Delivery 350 yd of material are delivered each day. Based on actual 1996 data, , an average of 325 yd' was delivered daily on a five- day -per -week basis in the fall, so the number used in the model is conservative. The plume volume generated is equal to the volume of material handled. If delivery takes place for four hours each day, the plume generation rate is 0.019 0 /sec. The odor concentration in the delivery plume is 1,093 D /T. Loading of Finished Material 210 yd' of fished compost are loaded into trucks and taken from the site eh day.. Based: on actual 1996 data, an average of 130 yd of fall product could be removed per day, so the number used in the model is conservative. If this takes place over a four -hour period, the plume generation rate is 0.011 M3 /sec. The odor concentration of this plume is 50 D/T. Storage Pile The storage pile has an average flux rate of 0.000321 m /sec -m=. The odor concentration of the surface emissions is 50 D /T. 9520 \odrmode1. fW FINAL July 23. 1997 3 .. Several on -site activities also contribute to odor generation: windrow turning, material delivery, and loading of f ulished material onto trucks. It is assumed in the model that the windrows are all turned in one da y this process takes six to seven hours. It is assumed that an average of 3.50 cubic ards of fresh material 3.` e delivered and that 210 cubic yards of finished material . are loaded Y into trucks and taken away each day. Based on 1996 fall numbers, an average of 325 cubic yards of fresh material was delivered on a five- day -- peg' -week basis, with 130 cubic yards of finished compost produced, so the numbers used in the model are conservative. P The results of the model are not affected significantly by the daily operating schedule for the foll . reasons: 92 p ercent of the odor is generated by the stationary windrows and storage p ile-. 7 percent is generated by turning; and less than 1 percent is Generated by delivery and loading activities. Therefore changes in tuning, delivery, and loading schedules will have relatively ittle i Furthermore, most off -site odors occur In the evening and the early y p .. . mornin , when there is little atmospheric mixing . During these hours, there will be no trucking 9 or turning activities . The odor concentration and flow rate from each of the sources were taken from an odor monitoring stud performed at a different yard waste composting facility. Some of the ,. �' P assumptions make this model a conservative assessment. The maximum odor concentration measured from the surface of a 4 uiescent windrow in the earlier study was used for the surface emmssions of all of the windrows in this model. Although the monitoring study showed a decrease in surface emissions over time, the site at which the measurements took place is a more actively run n o eratio; p iles are turned several times each week, and material is composted within two op eration; . months. The rate of composting, and the correspondln:g decrease in composting odors seen at that facility, may be faster than the rates expected at the Ramsey County facility. It seems reasonable, if soinewhat conservative, to assume that active composting will continue throughout the retention period of the material. The assumptions about odor g eneration may also be conservative because the site at which samples P were collected handles slightly different material than the Ramsey County site. The data used is currentl y the best information available from a yard waste site; it is conservative but reasonable. MODEL RESULTS The results of the model are presented in Figures 1, 2, and 3. The isopleth labels represent odor concentrations in dilutions to threshold (D /T). A concentration of 5 DIT or greater is considered to constitute an odor act . Figure I shows me maxhnum odor concentrations that are projected � gc. to occur during a one -year period. It should be noted that the model projects odors in terms of odor incidences. As can be seen in Figures t gu res 2 and 3, most areas are projected to experience fewer than five odor impacts each year; many of the areas are projected to experience pe P fewer than two incidents each year. This means that there will be between 10 and 50 minutes per year of actual odor impacts. 9520! odnnode1. fn1 FINAL July _'3, 1997 4 The contours are concentric around the composting facility, indicating that these maximum odor conditions will occur in the absence of wind. Typically, these maxima, occur on early mornings fob owing cool, clear nights and on muggy, still evenings after sunset. Figures 2 and 3 show that the 5 D/T contour does not reach Upper Afton Road or Lower Afton Road, Century Avenue, Carver School. McKnight Road, or . the County Workhouse. Based on the assumptions used in the model, odors will not ccause significant nuisance conditions at these locations. odors will be notable for no more than 20 minutes per year at most of these F oints. The figures also show that odor concentrations up to 12 D/T will occur in Battle Creek Park immediately north and' west of the composting site, particularly during the weather conditions outlined above. It must be noted that there is a partial buffer created by trees between the site and the park. This could not be taken into account by the model, so these 'results may be. somewhat over- predictive of actual conditions. RE C ONES LENDATIONS FOR MINIMIZING ODOR Turning and material handling activities should be mi � mi ed during very light southwest winds combined with overcast skies. The best way to monitor odor is to keep an accurate log of any complaints, noting time, date, weather conditions, and on -site activities at the time of the complaint. Rapid response will help to ensure good relations with neighbors and will provide practical information on how to prevent s imil ar incidents in the future. A barrier of trees would be helpful in increasing dispersion during light winds, reducing off -site odor impacts close to the site. 9520!odrmode1. fn1 FINAL Jul 23, 1 997 5 FIGURE 1 - Ramsey County Yard Waste Composting Facility Maximum Projected Odor Concentration Per Year (10 Minute Peak) 1 tYtt ]ill�t�irYYlalycillY tY *z *! *!al lttlJ�lt : *t * t #a trl l *Y!! *! *Y *1llY *ytYatilal 3> I !t * *Y11�lllYi!lixltlLYil #sY l# latl�t ll *!Y * *t #llta�►! / . # t *t *sYSlalY* : /aY :aaa *aalsl is *!tlxa :Y *fc * t!! : *i *fcaYlaaaasxf Y' ! a *!laallsll * *sa :alllliat *a a:al,, aft #ft t'!lcllrtilfa * * *7t *Y *a # !!! s lral *ttY*iaat *saJait2 :iLf •. i l l a ' i • l t a t a l!• a l a a'1 l l AA l i l J a J l a l t a a / a L a -t L 11; to a 1 L a 1 a l a r a l a l i L Y t a i a �� a a AXtsllasasa/cJa1*llyia► aaaJ •arial. •aacaaa as a 4A Skai• *asY itel is taai�aaasaa aa:taitifr.iil alatai1 ::.. 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Odor concentrations are expressed in dilutions to threshold (DIT); e 22 July 1997;. Mod6_2.srf 6th highest incident BIOAEROSOLS IN YARD WASTE COMPOSTING OPERATIONS r�7RODUCTION Bioaerosols are organisms or biological agents that can be dispersed in the., air and affect human health. The principal bioacrosols in, yard waste composting operations are fungal spores, since funp are present; in soils, grass, leaves, and woody material. Although there are numerous fungi and other organisms which are normally found in soils and organic materials, the most common bioaerosols of concern in compostinb operations from a public health point of view is the fungus Aspergillus , fumigatus (A. fumigatus). A. fumigatus is a very common fungus. It has been found wherever there is organic matter, including in homes, back yards, parks, potting soil, mulches, and composting operations (Epstein, 1997). It plays a major role in everyday decay of leaves, wood and other organic matter (Ault and Schott, 1993). It is universal and ubiquitous and has been found to grow on paper, fabrics, rubber, and plastic. It is common in homes, especially basements and bathrooms (Hirsch and Sosman, 1976). Rippon (1974) states "Aspergillus spores are airborne and constantly inhaled. " Because A. ,fumigatus is associated with organic matter, it is present in wood chips, leaves, yard waste, and compost. A. fumigatus is a very hardy organism; unlike pathogens or most other organisms, it can survive the high temperatures generated during composting. During certain composting activities, it can be found at very high levels. Screening, mixing, and other activity in which material is moved or agitated allows the spores to become airborne. The dispersion of spores in the environment is a function of climatic conditions of wind and rainfall. A majority of the studies on the dispersion of A. fumigatus and other bioaerosols from composting facilities indicate that background levels are achieved within 500 feet of a compos site (Millner, et al., 1994; Clayton Environmental Consultants, Inc., 1983 - 1986; Passman, 1980). During rainfall, or after the compost site is subjected to rain, there is very little dispersion of spores. Buffer zones of vegetation (woods) will reduce the dispersion of spores as well, as they act as windbreakers. Tree barriers reduce the dispersion of particulates and also remove particulates by impaction and deposition on leaves. BIOAEROSOLS AND PUBLIC HEALTH As stated earlier, the bioaerosol of greatest concern to public health is A. fumigatus. The spores of this organism, when dispersed in the air, can be inhaled and enter our respiratory systems. our bodies' nm une systems normally respond as they do to numerous other materials we breathe (Ault and Schott, 1993). A. , fu migatus is a recognized pathogen of birds, animals, and humans and is considered a secondary pathogen, or an opportunistic pathogen. A pathogen is an organism that can invade and infect humans. Unlike primary pathogens (bacteria, viruses, or parasites) which can invade and 952ftiouros.rpt 1 Jul}• 24, i m 94 infect healthy persons, A. fumigatus generally only invades and infects debilitated individuals or persons on immuno- suppressive medication. Nearly all of the reports on. infection due to A. fumigatus have been from hospitals where people are. already severely debilitated (due to heart and kidney transplants, leukemia, AIDS, and other debilitating diseases). Although most people are not at risk for lness due to A. fumigatus, exposure to A. fumigates can result in allergic -type symptoms such as irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat. It is difficult to isolate the effects of A. fumigatus, since many of these symptoms are similar to those caused by other common allergies and by smoking. A comprehensive study by the State of New York Department of Health (NYDOH, 1994) in and around the Islip composting facility concluded the following: "Increases in allergy and asthma symptoms were not associated with airborne A. fumigatus or other molds during the 72 -day study period. Analvsis restricted to the 20 -day period for which hourly A. fumigatus counts were available did not show a positive relationship between A. fum* igatus spore levels and the incidence of allergy or asthma symptoms. However, the occurrence of these symptoms was associated with ragweed pollen, ozone, temperature, and day of the study." There are over 3,000 yard waste composting facilities in the United States. Workers at composting facilities are exposed more frequently and to higher levels than any other population. To date, several intensive studies have shown that workers have not had any adverse effects; this fact suggests that the potential for infection is al. We believe that although there is no data in the literature, highly debilitated persons on immuno- suppressant medication (e.g., Cvstic fibrosis patients) should not visit composting facilities. BEST MANAGE I. N7 PRACTICES Any operation which reduces the potential for dispersion of bioaerosols will reduce any potential environmental impacts. The following are some suggested measures: • Spraying water during tun#g of windrows • Reducing; road: dust: • Using methods to control dust during operations • Curing the compost for one month or more (Millner et al., 1994) • Providing a tree barrier or windbreak bioaerosols can be monitored. Monitoring or measuring of bioaerosols can provide information on best management practices and changes in operations to reduce dispersion. The method of measurement consists of collecting dust and spores using specific standard techniques. 952ftioacros.rpt 2 July 24. 1997 REFERENCES* Ault, S.K., and Schott., M. I,993.. Aspergillus, aspergillosis, and composting operations in California. Rep. No. TechrAcal Bulletin No. 1. California Environmental Protection Agency, California Integrated Waste Management Board, Sacramento, California. Clayton Environmental Consultants, Inc. 1983. Air sampling program for total coliforms, ' particulates and fungal spores at selected areas in the Windsor West Pollution Control Plant. Windsor, Ontario. Epstein, E. 1997. The Science of Composting. Technomic Publishing Co. Inc., Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hirsch S.R. and Sosman, J.A. 1976. A one -year survey of mold growth inside twelve homes. Annls. Allerg. 36, 30 -38. H ry horczuk, D., Scheff, P., Curtis, L., Keys, N., Chung, J., Rizzo, M., and Lewis, C. 1996. Environmental characteristics of bio- aerosol emissions from the DK Recycling Systems, Inc. �' corn ostmor facility in Lake Forest, Illinois. Rep. No. Health Hazard Evaluation Report 96 -001. P � The Great Lakes Center for Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health, The University of Chicago, School of Public Health, Chicago, Illinois. v Millner, P.D. Olenchock, S.A., Epstein, E., Rylander, R., Haines, J., Walker, J., Ooi, B.L., Horne, E., and Maritato, M. 1994. Bioaerosols associated with composting facilities. Compost Sci. & Util. 2, 6 -57. NIOSH. 1995. ALERT Request for Assistance in Preventing Organic Dust Toxic Syndrome. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio. N`YD0H. 1994. A prospective study of health symptoms and bioaerosol levels near a yard waste composting facility. Islip Composting, Facility, Town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York. State P g ty . P P of New York, Dept. of Health, Albany, New York. Passman, F.J. 1980. Monitoring of Aspergillus fianigatus associated with municipal sewage sludge com ostin operations in the State of Maine. Portland Water District, Portland, Maine. Co P g P Ri on J.W. 1974. Medical M colon . The Pathogenic Fungi and The Pathogenic PP Y U g Actinomycetes. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. *The references selected were unbiased and represented the most important citations in the literature. 9520\bioaeros.rpt 3 July 24, IM 96 NOISE, WELDLIEFE, AND LEACHATE IMPACTS NOISE BIPACTS Ambient noise standards have been developed by several Federal and State agencies. The following standard is representative and is from the Federal Highway Administration's (FHA) "Noise Standards and Procedures" (CFR 23 Part 772): Standard for picnic areas, recreation areas, and the like ... and residences ... etc. Maximum Ideal 70 dBA 57 -b0 dBA The KW -614 turning machine has a sound output of 85 dBA at 50 feet; loaders and 10 wheel trucks are similar. Sound levels are logarithmic and do not add linearly. The combined sound level for two pieces of equipment is 88 dBA at 50 feet. Sound level ranges in the table below are for one and two pieces of equipment running simultaneously. Attenuation with distance is affected by terrain and vegetative cover and is generally around -6 dBA per doubling of distance. The following table indicates the distances to sensitive receptors and estimated sound levels, assuruung two pieces of equipment operatin simultaneously at the center of the site. Location Distance Sound Level (dBA) Correctional Facility 2,210 feet 52 .0-55. 0 Century Avenue 1,950 feet 53.1-56.1 Carver School 1,950 feet 53.1-56.1 Upper Afton 1,300 feet 58.2-61.2 Lower Afton 1,100 feet 60.2-63.2 Ljark Land 400 feeta 66.9-69.9 "Assuming equipment is operating near the center of the site. This table shows that noise levels will be within the FHA's standards for residences. Sound level impacts will be higher in the park land immediately west of the composting facility. Because the park land lies lower than the composting facility and is wooded, actual sound levels will be lower than indicated in the table. 95: 01nw &linzpa. rpt 1 July 24, IM 97 WILDLIFE IMPACTS The site is presently a hay field or disturbed grass land, which will be lost as habitat. Deer and fox which, are seen in the ne ia hboring area. may be driven away by noise and human activity during site operations. This would occur with any increase land use activity. Yard waste is not a food source and will not attract rodents, raccoons, or gulls. In General, ani ' s do not make burrows in compost windrows because of the frequent disturbances and high temperatures. The County will need to maintain the site properly to ensure that puddles of leachate do not form which could attract flies, and mosquitoes LEACHATE IMPACTS The volume and characteristics of leachate will vary greatly according to weather conditions and site activities. Data from existing Ramsey County yard waste sites would be particularly useful. Windrows absorb rainfall, and all of the run -off will be generated by the uncovered areas and the P ermeter toe areas of the windrows. Peak monthly run -off volumes can be calculated according to the following assumptions: Peak Monthly Rainfall 8 inches Total Area of Aisles and Turn- Around Areas 60,000 square feet Run -off Factor (C) 0.5 Run -off volume is estimated to be 150,000 gallons per month. The following table shows some run -off characteristics from a yard waste site in Washington. 95201nw &1impa. rpt 2 July 24. 1997 .�-. . 98 In Treatment Pond Untreated BOD (mg /1) 265 1 ToW Sofids (g1l) 85 1 Ammonia Nitrogen (mg/1) 80 580 TICN (mg /1) 110 750 95201nw &1impa. rpt 2 July 24. 1997 .�-. . 98 APPENDIX 3 DIVISION OF SOLID WASTE YARD WASTE PROGRAM DRAFT NEW SITE.OPERATIONS PLAN 99 SAINT PAU. - R-AMSEY COUNTY D. PAR;TMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION'OF SOLID WASTE YARD WASTE PROGRAM NEW SITE OPERATIONS PLAN DRAFT July, 1997 100 CONTENTS TOPIC I. Site specifications • Location • Legal ownership • Size • Surfacing Materials • Access (entrance /exit) • Use • Materials composted • Annual receiving capacity • Annual production II. Equipment • Hauling • Windrow forming and consolidation • Windrow turning • Maintenance III. Operations • Transportation • Forming and consolidating windrows • Windrow turning � Maintenance � Finished compost hauling • Screening IV. Security V. Complaints Attachments: # 1 Division Staff Contact List 42 Contractor List #3 Site Plan PAGE 0) z z 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 �J 2 3 3 -4 3 3 -9 3 -4 4 5 -6 4 -8 9 9 9 V'rej, 1 A /1 A I. Site specifications 1. Location • 1/4 mile south of Upper Afton Road, 2,200 ft. west of Century Avenue, 900 ft. north of Lower Afton Road, 1/2 rni..east of McKnight Road 2. Legal ownership • Ramsey County 3. Size • Approximately 5 acres total • Compost pads: 1.5 acres and 2 acres • Stockpile area: .75 acres 4. Surfacing materials • Mi:llings /crushed asphalt 5. Access (entrance/exit) • Off Lower Afton Road using existing entrance west of Williams Pipeline easement 6. Use • As a compost site for materials received in spring and fall, which are primarily leaves • Scheduled hauling and on -site operations by contracted private vendors only • Not for use by general public 7. Materials composted • Spring and fall leaves received at the Maplewood site located on Beam Ave. • Spring and fall leaves from one to three yard wastes in Saint Paul, if capacity exists • Very small quantities of grass mixed in with the leaves toward the end of the spring hauling season and beginning of the fall hauling season 8. Annual receiving capacity Approximately 20,000 yd 3/ yr.; site is designed to compost all and waste g P Y received at the Beam Avenue site in spring and fall; actual capacity could vary depending on the type of windrow turning machine used 9. Annual production (finished compost) • Approximately 8,000 yd' II. Equipment 1. Hauling (on and off site) • 30 -50 yd end -dump type trailers pulled by semiAractors 2 inp 2. Windrow forming and consolidation • Front -end loaders 3. Windrow turning • Windrow turning machine • Water truck (opt.) 4. Site Maintenance • Front -end loaders • Tandem end -dump trucks • Grading, equipment Ill. Operations This section pertains to site maintenance and methods used in the production of finished compost, including hauling procedures, windrow formation, windrow turning, and temperature and moisture monitoring. It should be noted that most operations are conducted by private contractors under contract with Ramsey County. Division staff will inspect the site at times when operations are taking place, taking note of any issues and consulting with the contractor(s) on site to remedy any problems. Operations will be documented in a manner that records the date, time, weather conditions, special instruction to contractor(s), type(s) of ongoing operation(s), complaints, and actions taken to resolve operational problems and/or complaints. Documentation will be kept on file at the Division offices in Maplewood 1. Transportation This site will serve as the location to compost spring and fall leaves received at the Beam Avenue site. Leaves will be hauled from the Beam Avenue site during the months of April, May, October, and November. Depending on available capacity, leaves may be hauled to the site from additional yard waste sites located in Saint Paul. Hauling times and days may vary depending on weather and other factors. Leaves will be hauled in 30 -5 yd' end-dump trailers by one or more contracted vendors. Trucks will access the site off Lower Afton Road near the southeast corner of the site. Based on previous yearsf volumes, it is expected that approximately 550 to 800 trucks will enter the site annually to deliver leaves. .additional trucks for delivering equipment and hauling out finished compost will also enter the site. Therefore, total number of trucks is expected to be between 600 and 900 per year. 3 1M Contractor Information: Hauling, front -end loader operation (existing contract) Cappie's Trucking Contacts: Dale Capistrant, Larry Capistrant phone: 2. Forming and consolidating windrows A front -end loader will be used to create windrows of leaves and to consolidate windrows following the natural reduction in the size of each windrow as the composting process continues. Windrows will be formed and/or consolidated in the following manner: Windrow forimation and/or consolidation will be scheduled only when conditions are favorable. Division staff will record the dates times and weather conditions during this time period. Documentation will be kept on file at the Division's offices in Maplewood. • Windrow size will range from 5 to 10 ft. high by 14 to 20 ft. wide depending on the type of windrow turning machine used. The length will be determined by site layout. • Windrows will be shaped to promote absorption of rain water to gain adequate moisture for the composting process and prevent runoff. • Windrow formation and consolidation operations will comply with any local permit conditions or other specific conditions added to this plan at a later date. Contractor Information: Windrow, forming (existing contract) Ca ppie's Trucking Contacts. Dale Capistrant, Larry Capistrant ho p'� , ne:, . I Windrow turning Windrows will be turned monthly to weekly, depending on the season and the age of the windrows, with a windrow turnin g machine. This schedule could vary depending on weather conditions. Windrows may be turned less frequently during whiter months - because heat lost from the windrows as they are being turned may slow the composting process during cold weather conditions. 4 104 Windrow turning will be scheduled only when conditions are favorable. Division staff will record the date(s),time(s), and weather conditions during this time period. Documentation will be kept on file at the Division's offices in Maplewood. The exact procedure used will vary depending on the type of windrow turning machine used. Additional turning may be scheduled when windrow temperatures fall below 68° F (summertime) or exceed 140° F for more than a week to achieve the following: • To maintain the conditions necessary to promote the composting process: sustain aeration and temperature needs of microorganisms, control excess heat, and release metabolic wastes (CO, and H to enhance decomposition • To deter the growth of anaerobic microorganisms thereby reducing the risk of offensive odors • To ensure the destruction of plant pathogens by exposing all areas of the windrow to high temperatures for an extended period of time • To create a quality finished product of uniform consistency; to ensure that all feedstock completes the composting process Contractor Information: Windrow Turning (existing contract) Composting Concepts Contacts: Richard Eisenger, Claire Eisenger phone: Water Truck (existing contract) Paul Murphy Effects Contact: Paul Murphy 770 -2671 4. Maintenance The site will be inspected on a routine basis by Division staff as a means to identify any nuisances or factors that may lead to operations or public relations problems. a. Litter 5 The Ramsey County Community Corrections Department will be scheduled to clean the site on a monthly basis during spring, summer, and fall operation periods. Cleaning includes weed cutting, tree trimming, and picking litter from the operations area and around the perimeter of the site. Contact information: Site Cleanup Ramsey County Community Corrections Department Adult Courts Division Spruce Tree Centre - South 1500 University Avenue - Suite 213 St. Paul, MN 55104 contact: Bob Sierakowski , phone: b. Surface conditions Low areas that may develop from settling, erosion, heavy equipment operation or other factors causing water drainage and/or other operations problems will be resurfaced in a manner that complies with the intent of the original site construction plan. If dust is generated during operations or is expected to be a problem during dry weather conditions, a dust suppressant such as calcium chloride or an emulsion type suppressant will be applied to the surface of the entrance road . and/or operations area. Snow may need to be plowed or removed from the site to allow operations to continue during late fall and through the winter months. The same contractor listed on the existing contract for hauling, forming windrows, and site maintenance (Cappie's Trucking), also performs snow removal. Contractor, Information: Resurfacing. snow removal (existing contract) Cappies Trucking Contacts: Dale Capistrant, Larry Capistrant phone: Res_urfacinygrader, , millings, class 5 Ramsey County Public Works Contact: Jerry Auge phone: Dust Control (existing contract) Dtrstcoating, Inc. Contact: Stan phone: c.. Temperature manitoring As microbial activity begins in a newly formed vvindrow, the temperature of the composting material typically follows a pattern of rapid increase to a temperature of 120 -140° F which, with regular turnings, is maintained for a period of several months. Temperatures in excns of 140° F can be detrimental to the microorganism population in the leaf pile, slowing down the composting process. High temperatures usually occur following turning operations as a result of increased available oxygen which increases biological activity inherently releasing large amounts energy as heat. Temperatures can rise above 140° F for a period of a few hours to a few days after turning. During this time, piles should be monitored closely. If high temperatures persist for a week or drop below 68° F (due to a large loss of microorganisms), it may be necessary to turn the pile again. This will reduce the risk ofthermally killing beneficial microbes by dissipating some of the heat. A low temperature reading may also indicate insufficient oxygen in the windrow which can encourage growth of less desirable microbes. These microbes can produce compounds including methane, organic acids, hydrogen sulfide, and other substances, many of which have strong odors. Studies show that oxygen levels rapidly decrease to their initial concentration a few hours following turning of the piles, which indicates that most of the oxygen utilized in the composting process enters the pile through the spaces between the feed stock. This suggests that the main purpose of turning is to "fluff 'the the pile to allow oxygen to enter by convection through the loose material. As the nutrient (nitrogen) source for the microorganisms is gradually depleted, the temperature drops until reaching that of ambient air.indicating that the composting process has reached completion. Using the above management practices, finished compost is expected to be produced in 12 months following windrow formation. Temperature measurement should be dome as follows: • Divide each windrow into three segments. • Using equipment designed to measure temperature in composting windrows, take readings from each segment, inserting the probe approximately three feet into the pile, and allowing enough time for the device to give accurate reading. 7 107 • Calculate the average of the three readings. • Record information by date, site, and windrow location. d. Moisture monitoring Moisture is necessary to support the metabolic processes of the microbes in the composting process. Biological activity becomes inhibited as the moisture content falls below 40% and ceases entirely below 15%. Above 65% o, water displaces much of the air in the pore spaces of the composting materials. This limits air movement and leads to anaerobic conditions. Therefore, materials should be maintained within a moisture range between 40 % and 65 %. As a rule of thumb, composting materials are too wet if water can be squeezed out and too dry if it does not feel moist to the touch. Incoming leaves may have a moisture level of only 30 -40 %. However, rain and snow may increase the moisture content of a pile to desired levels. Also, once the composting process begins, water is made available through decomposition. It is generally not necessary to add water to a compost pile from an additional source unless the pile has experienced many months of extremely dry weather. Larger windrows (height x width) retain water better than smaller windrows during dry conditions. Therefore, this problem may be avoided or resolved by consolidating some of the smaller windrows as long as the height and width of the combined windrows can accommodate the windrow turning machine. Turning during dry conditions is another way to distribute water more evenly through the pile by mixing the wetter material from the bottom of the pile with the dryer material on the sides and top. A decrease in moisture content is to be expected during the later stages of the composting process as more water generally evaporates than is added to the piles from rain and snow. Measurement of the moisture content of a composting windrow will be done as follows: • Divide each windrow into three segments. • Calibrate the moisture meter and insert the probe deeply into each of the three segments recording readings from each segment. The scale on the moisture meter is 0 -10, or 0 -100 %, so ideal moisture content will appear as 4 -6.5 on the scale. • Calculate the average of the three readings. • Record information by date, site, and windrow location. 8 108 6. Finished compost hauling Leaves are expected to turn into finished compost in approximately 12 months at the site. Compost will be back- hauled off site whenever possible; as leaves are being delivered to the site and formed into windrows, the front -end loader will also be loadin g g g out- oin trucks with finished compost destined for the Maplewood site and other locations. 7. S,creer,ng, Screening of finished compost is not planned at this site at this time. In the future some uantities of finished compost may be screened to produce a high q p quality product. IV. Security Access to the site will be controlled by a gate at the entrance road just off Century Ave.. Contractors will be instructed to lock the gate behind them when operations have been completed. for the day or they are working on site for an extended period p y of time. The gate will remain locked between scheduled operations at the site. Gate ke y s will be distributed to the local fire and police departments for use in the event of an emergency. V. Complaints Division staff will respond immediately to any complaints concerning the site. Division staff will immediately drive to the site and document the following: • Time, date, and location (where the complaint was perceived) • The origin of the complaint Existing weather conditions • Instruction given to contractors on site (if applicable) • Conclusions or action taken to resolve any problems associated with the complaint 9 109 Attachment 41 DIVISION STAFF CONTACT LIST Name Office Pager Cellular Phone Home John Springman 773 -4448 Michael Reed 7734443 Zack Hansen 773 -4440 Lary Carlson 773 -4441 Norm Schiferl 773 -4450 Joe Wozniak 773 -4442 10 110 Attachment k2 CONTRACTOR LIST ntractor /Aenc Contact Operation Officeg Mobile �o cF y p Cappies Trucking Dale Capestrant Turning/Trans. Composting Concepts Richard Eisenger Turning/Disposal Corrections Dept. Bob Sierakowski Clean Sites Dustcoatin Stan Dust Control R.C. Public works Jerry Auge Site Maint. Water Truck Paul Murphy Turning I1 111 APPENDIX 4 REPORT BY JOHN GENEREUX: PROPERTY VALVE IMPACTS OF COMPOST YARDS 112 Singer House, 192 Charles Avenue St. paul, Minnesota 55103 612.222 -0206 MEMORANDUM REPORT Date: July 17,1997 From: John Genereux To: Zack Hansen Subject: Property Value Impacts of Compost Yards. I. Introduction For most families, their home is their major capital asset. Understandably, they are concerned about anything that might diminish its value. Neighborhood .reluctance to entertain new land uses has become infamous, giving rise to such terms as NIMBY, LULU, the slightly more humorous NIMTOF (not in my term of office), and BANANA (build absolutely nothing anywhere near anything ). The loss of housing value stems from a fear that new buyers will not want to live near the facility, or that current owners will move rather than continue to live near these facilities. In either case, prices will be bid down, either because use of a true disamenit perceived by a majority of buyers or because of a temporary YP oversupply of housing. Compost and o erators and regulators have urged us to advise development y P managers to be aware of both space and time. Space is important because distance from a disamenit Y diminishes its impact. This is simply a reinforcement of the general theory of zoning. Time is important, because just before and after construction is the time most P critical to the g 9 growth of negative perceptions. If negative perceptions on the part of neighbors can be minimized then, they are unlikely at future dates. This secondary data report on the possible impact of a compost yard on property values rests on three sets of analyses: • Co nversations with 'informed sources, to uncover possible studies or personal knowledge of problems; • Review o f property ro value studies from other types of facilities; and Y • Review of any studies ranking types of land use. Results from each of these will be reported in turn, followed by a conclusion and recommendations section. 113 John and Michele Genereux research consultants in the social sciences Hansen: Compost Yard Property Value Study 7. 17.9 7 Page 2 11. Conversations with Informed Sources For the first part of this investigation, we contacted a set of individuals who have experience running compost yards, or consulting to those who do. We used our contacts in California, Minnesota, and the East Coast to gather names of persons who might be familiar with compost operations and any studies of the effect of compost yards on nearby residential property values. None of the persons we contacted could identify any such study. Most, however, had plenty to say about cases of yards which had odor problems, and about neighbors who fear health effects from Aspergillus spores. We looked at California with special interest. A 1989 law there requires a 50% reduction of solid waste going to landfills by the year 2000. This has led to an explosion of compost facility sitings. Most of these, according to local enforcement officials, have had only limited regulatory control. Since solid waste incinerators are extremely difficult to site in California at the present time, local jurisdictions are likely to be more lenient with compost operators. Many hope to get the green waste out of landfills and counted into the 50% reduction figure. Most respondents had a notorious nuisance story to report. While all involved odors, these reports had some interesting twists: 1. Richard Archdeacon, head of Local Enforcement Agency in San Jose, discussed the Guadalupe Compost Yard, which had a significant odor problem associated with it. Residents of a nearby neighborhood, with expensive homes, Almaden Valley, immediately put pressure on the Mayor and City Council to stop the problem. The compost yard shut down its compost operations, and operated only as a chipping yard /transfer station for three years. It is now ready to resume actual composting. Richard Livincott, president of the local homeowners' association, said that the odor question at Guadalupe had not caused any property value concern, since it was so quickly handled. He does not expect a recurrence of problems when composting starts again. 2. Gary Van Dorst, of the City of Sacramento, who operates a site in the middle of a residential area, says the key to good relations is to limit the amount of material coming in, and providing good information to neighbors. His annual volume is limited to.15,000 tons on 10 acres. His neighbors are very supportive, since they recognize the solid waste abatement benefits of his operation. 114 Gemeireuz Resesira Hansen. Compost p • m st Yard Property Value Study 7.17.9 7 Page 3 3. Dave Hardy., of California Biomass, a private operator in the Los Angeles area goes a step further. He says he was required to site in an area ' 9 P r who has zoned for heavy industry, but that even so he has one neighbo . vy y a home with g in this zoning area and complains on a regular basis. To prevent proble he visits his neig hbors, offers free drop -off service for . s, 9 t Y h it and waste and finished material, and even has his equipment p repare garden soil for a few retired, limited-income neighbors. 4. Rod Taylo r , of Bhl , Cleveland, tells the tale of a compost site that was plac ed next to a sewage treatment plant. The plant changed operating p rocedures, which caused an odor problem. The compost g P and was blamed fo the odor, so �t was moved. At the sa me time , the y ever one was happy. sewage treatment plant odors were corrected, so y 9 5. Susan g, Y Young, of the C of Minneapolis, told a similar story of a compost ear Highway 280 in Minneapolis, yard n g Y in an ind ustrial area. Northern , the yard and an St ar Potato Processing Company, a neighbor to St 9 . important local employer, decided to initiate on -site wastewater treatment t em to p Y at the same time. The treatment facility began to emit a sour smell, the compost operations were stopped, and the yard now chips brush and transfers out yard waste. Gould, E & A Environmental Consultants, Inc. Mr. 6. hark Gou . Gould could not If n stud that had been done on property value impacts of reca a ny y a st yards. He did mention that this issue is being compo studied by y re doing des work. However, that site is in an ex assessor for a site in Chicago on which they a g g p roperty • � rea and may not ex is t ing industrial a Y provide a good land use comparison. A report should be ready sometime this year. Not surp land use se paration is the key issue. Local zoning in R California frequently requires entl sites to be in industrial areas or in agricultural q areas Michele Stress from the San Diego Local Enforcement Authority, Richard Archdeacon from the San Jose Local Enforcement Authority, and Dave Hardy from Los Angeles all emphasized this point. is a well - defined g ood neighbor policy. Since, in Ramsey County, A second 9 ya r d waste is dr for free and compost and brush chips given away, t m PP i be necessary to be a bit more creative. More important t than both of these is good site management, to prevent traffic or odor nuisances in the first place. 115 Geimereuz Reseamb Hansen: Compost Yard Property value Study 7. 17.9 7 Page 4 Itl. Results from Property Value Studies. Most studies of housing p value impact use a hedonic model, which assumes that .buyers of homes are purchasing "bundles" of housing attributes, including size, number of bathrooms, landscaping, proximity to wealthier people, etc. Some of these attributes are the relative proximitiles to non single - family- housing land uses, including positive (employment centers, churches, schools, and parks), neutral (commercial) and negative (open -pit mines). This report examines the impact of compost yards. Unfortunately, we found no property value studies in our search of the secondary literature that directly .addressed the effect of compost yards on residential property values. However, there are a wide variety of hedonic model studies of the effects of Various types of positive or negative nearby land uses on residential property values. These studies provide us with some clues as to the probability that a .compost yard could have a negative effect on housing prices, and the probable extent of any such effect. While such an investigation is, by nature, somewhat speculative, it does help set probable boundaries. The results are discussed below by type of land use. .and Uses That Have shown Negative Property Value Effect 1. Landfills One can assume that landfills are the worst case scenario for a compost yard. Not the only y do suffer from the same kind of odor concerns, they also tend to Y attract much more traffic, are associated with dust and blowing debris, and are feared to cause long -term groundwater contamination. Not surprisingly, they have been the most frequently studied for property value effects, in many parts of the country by many authors. In studying the impact of landfills, some researchers have concluded there was no effect, some that there is apparently some effect, but results are not statistically significant, nificant, and some that the effect is measurable and replicable. The most recent study in the published literature is by Nelson et al (1992) in which the landfill at Ramsey, Minnesota is shown to have a negative impact of 12% on property values at its perimeter, with a linear decrease to 0% at about 2.5 miles. The research on which this study was based was from the Draft Environmental Impact Statements for landfill sites in Hennepin, Anoka, and Washington Counties in Minnesota. Research for this EIS examined five other landfills as well: Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Lake Elmo, Minnesota; Andover, Minnesota; Oak Grove, Minnesota; and Bloomington Township, Illinois (Chicago). The property value impact results were similar for all landfills studied. All results were likewise statistically 116 Germereum Resesarc.b Hansen: Compost Yard Property Value Study 7.17.9 7 Page 5 significant, most to the 0.001 level, which is considered excellent. Adjusted R were between 0.41 (Bloomington Township) and 0.84 (Eden Prairie). This means: that between 4.1% and 84% of the total variation in price was explained by the data in the formulas. (Genereux 1985). In this research over 20 characteristics of each individual home, including distance to the edge of the landfill, formed the data set used to develop estimates of property value change. One interesting result from the Andover, Minnesota O g case study showed that, after the landfill closed, the negative property value , impact was reversed. Properties near the landfill were actually slightly more valuable than those further away. 2. Power plants. Power plants would also probably be rated as a greater natural problem than compost y P em ost ards. Unlike a compost yard, this facility is heavy industry, with clearly visible buildings, smokestacks, and coal piles. Most recent ower plant sitin s have been at some distance from residential P P 9 property. However, thi's was not the case with the Winnetka Power Plant in Winnetka, Illinois, a prosperous middle class suburb of Chicago. A very early study property oaf value impacts was done on this power plant in the early 1970's (Bloomquist, 1974). ,Unlike the landfill ro ert value studies noted above, this early study took P P Y some short cuts that are not usually characteristic of later studies. First, it employed few housing characteristics, except the number of rooms. It also used the owners' estimate of value, rather than the safes price. Finally, it averaged the price for each block, rather than use individual homes. The advantage of this last procedure is to lower the inherent variability of the data. Bloom q uist found that the effective zone of impact of the power plant was about o 0 2.2 miles. The maximum value change was 9%, compared to 12% as noted for the landfill case above. The adjusted R for this equation was 0.56. 3. Manufacturing. Facilities , anufactuding facilities probably have more impact on property values than do compost yards, since they generate more traffic and congestion, and may be less well screened than a compost yard. Manufacturing plants have been shown to have an ambigous relationship to property values. On the one hand, increases in the percentage of industrial P Y land in a municipality tends to have an overall benefit to property values in that municipality (Burnell, 1985). On the other, adjacent properties tend to have lower property values, all other things being equal. 117 Geimeirenmnz II esearmh Hansen: Compost Yard Property Value Study 7.17.9 7 Page 6 Li and Brown (1980) showed that prices for similar homes were decreased up t 550 meters (about 1800 feet), with most of the change occurring in the first 400 meters (1300 feet, or about a quarter - mile). The loss of value at 300 feet from the facility was about 13/0. Grether and Mieskowski (1980) found a similar, but somewhat lower effect. They examined properties within 800 feet of industrial areas and found that, at 300 feet, the effect was about 6 %, and that it ended at 800 feet. Based on this research, the worst - case scenario is probably that the effect may be measurable up to a distance of 0.25 miles. 4. Railroads Railroads, which have a periodic noise effect on neighborhoods, as opposed to a landfill, power plant, or even manufacturing facility, could b considered another step down in impact. .A study of the effect of railroads going through urban neighborhoods was done in 1978 in London, Ontario. This study found that there was an effect up to 850 feet (0.18 miles) from an urban railroad, and a loss of less than 10% of property value for those properties nearest the line.. Where the railroad was cut into a ravine, essential putting it out of sight, and reducing its noise, there was no negative effect. This study suffers from having few properties over 850 feet, making the edge of the impact somewhat doubtful. Based on our own review of landfill studies which found no significant imp act (Genereux, 1994 , we would enerall regard P � g enerally this as a minor flaw. In landfill studies, and in some studies of nuclear power plants, a failure to correctly specify distance usuall means there is a finding of "no effect." Since a distance specific effect was found in this case, the results for this railroad study are at least somewhat realistic. 5. Rental Properties Most studies have focused on the effect of different classes of land use on each other. However, a recent study (fang, 1991 ) looked at the effect of two types of residential property: single family owned and single family rental properties. Wang separated homes into those with no adjacent rental properties, and those with 1 -5 rental properties. He found that for each nearby rental house, the owner- occupied house lost 0.7% of its value- -and for each rental house in the next ring of homes (8 in all), the house lost an additional 0.2 %. An owner- occupied house surrounded by 13 rental houses would thus lose about 5% of its value. Moreover, as between neighborhoods, an increases of 1 % of rental properties lowers by 0.6 %. 118 Gemereum Researa Hansen: Compost Yard Property Value Study 7.17.9 7 Page 7 Land Uses Which Have Shown No Property Value Effect 6. Prisons and Workhouses. Since the proposed Ramsey County Yard Waste facility is to be located next to the Ramse y y Count Workhouse, a low to medium security detention facility, it is eipful to know if there: is an already existing effect of the workhouse. Avery large number of -studies have been dome on this subject, reflecting the increase in prisons which have been built around the country in the past two decades. These studies were summarized by Katherine Carlson (1990) and Larry Fehr (1995). Three studies done in Wisconsin have done actual hedonic models of properties near prisons. In the cases of both Waupun and Ailouez, Wisconsin, proximity to the prison was actually slightly positive. A similar result was found in a comparative study of the Oshkosh Correctional Facility, where test and control neighborhoods were studied. The studies are quite unanimous in their finding that no significant property value changes have occurred. These were variously based on realtor surveys, assessed values, and sale prices of homes both before and after construction of prisons. 7. Grouo Domes for the Handicaooed. Switching from types of places to types of people, several researchers have ,`examined the effect of group homes for handicapped or mentally disabled persons or low income housing projects on nearby residential property values. Interest in these studies followed the pattern of deinstitutionalization that has occurred in the past two decades. Generally, none of them has found any significant negative or positive effect, whether the study was done in Minnesota, New York, Toronto, or Lansing, Michigan. (Farber, 1966). Farber found that putting a group home for handicapped persons in a poor neighborhood in Oakland was - actually associated with increased property values of nearby homes. Land Uses Which Have Shown Positive Property Value Effects 8, Parks and Schools In the study of landfill sites for Anoka County (1990), Genereux found that .proximity to the Bunker Hills Regional Park was positively correlated to property value price, as was proximity to the local elementary school. These results were quite large: up to $10,000 for the park and $8,000 for the school. These results mirror previous research by Welcher et al (1973) and Correll et al (1978) on the positive effects of neighborhood parks and greenbelts. 119 Gemereuz lResespOn Hansen: Compost Yard Property Value Study 7.17.9 7 Page 8 9. Public Housing Similarly, William Rabiega (1984) found that dispersed public housing projects near Portland, Oregon, had a positive effect on single family housing. He reasoned that the presence of additional homes strengthened the infrastructure, especially public transportation, in the areas near the homes. IV. Ratings of the Acceptability of Land Uses. Many investigators have used survey data to ascertain whether certain land uses are acceptable to nearby residents, either before or after the land use occurred. Carlson (1990) notes that people who have negative attitudes towards prisons before they are built will continue to see the dark side afterwards, although negative perceptions tend to fade. This is especially true of prisons built in small communities, where the social consequences of prisoner families moving to the community or of released felons in the community have led to problems and the perception of problems. Gordon (1990) found that familiarity breeds comfort. Respondents were given the following list of facilities and asked to rank them as to acceptability: 10 Private mental hospital 2. Alcohol /drug treatment center 3. Sewage treatment plant 4. Library 5. Juvenile halfway home 6. General hospital 7. Elementary school 8. Shopping center 9. Nursing home 10. Fire station This study focused on two neighborhoods: One which hosted a private mental hospital,, one which hosted a fire station. The one hosting a private mental hospital ranked it as the most desirable facility. The one hosting a fire station ranked the fire station as the most desirable. In Carver County, Minnesota, in 1984, six possible landfill sites were identified: four for MSW, one for sludge ash, and one for hazardous waste. This created a need for a county -wide waste plan to deal with this new challenge. The County Board commissioned a study (Genereux, 1984), of county residents. In one question, they were asked if they would "approve" of an idea to put a waste -to- energy plant in a nearby industrial park. Sixty -five percent approved, and an additional 18% had no opinion. 120 Geimereuz Research Hansen: Compost Yard Property Value Study 7.17.9 7 Page 9 In the same survey, landfills were generally seen as out -of -date planning options. The public regarded them as essentially unsafe, and were not inclined P p 9 to accept them as a price for modern living. In terms of impact, a compost yard should be significantly less than either a landfill or a waste -to- energy plant.. It may not be loved; but it suffer less disapproval when compared with the others. This finding nag reinforces the. -discussion by informed sources above. The reports by Archdeacon, van Dorst, and Hardy may well be typical -- facilities that are well run, or are made to run well, should not cause significant long term problems for their neighbors. V. Conclusions Based on this evidence, it seems that compost yards might occupy a spot on the land use attractiveness list between a manufacturing plant or a railroad and a well - maintained g roup home. In that case, the worst case scenario would be that any effects would be limited to a quarter -mile or so. It is unlikely that it would engender the kind of wide- ranging impact associated with a power plant or landfill. However, only a well- designed hedonic model of existing or recent compost yards can provide a truly reliable answer. If a situation arises where a study of the impacts at the planned location is necessary, effects should be estimated both before the site was announced and at least a year after it is in place. In this way, any effects of the workhouse can be estimated before any effect of the compost yard is estimated. Four other technical issues will also be important. a. Only sales prices should be used, not assessor values; b. A sample size of 200 is minimal; optimum is 500; c. The distance studied should be to at least 2.5 miles; and d. Quality measures such as assessor scores of quality, or tree cover, or a standardized aesthetic judgement, should be made. Otherwise, good public relations and good management should facilitate the acceptance of the yard over time. ,Good management should also reduce the probability of any loss of property value, even in an isolated case. 121 Gemeireuz Resesimb Hansen: Compost Yard Property Value Study 7.17.9 7 Page 10 Personal Contacts Archdeacon, Richard. Local Enforcement Agency, San Jose, for the State Integrated Waste. Management Board.. 777 too. 1 st Street, Room 700, San Jose, CA 96112 Cotton, Matthew. Integrated Waste Management Consulting. San Francisco. g 9 Hardy, Dave. California Biomass. (909) 875- 6441. Owns and operates facility in Southern California. Krivit, Dan. Supercycle of St. Paul. 224 -5081 Lainen, John. 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Land Economics, Vol 49: Feb, 99 -105. 124 Gemeireuz Reseurth I APPENDIX 5 LETTER FROM RAMSEY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 125 Rarnse)• Soil and Water Conservation District ` 01 Rice Street Rost-Ville, NI N 55113 Fa \ 612/488-3478 Telephon 6121/48S-1476 July 17, 1997 Mr. Norm Schiferl Ramsey County Department of Public Health Division of Solid Waste 1670 Beare Ave., Suite B Maplewood, MN 55109-1129 Dear Mr. Schiferl: The Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has reviewed the information you provided about the . proposed compost site near the County Workhouse in Maplewood. Based on this review and review of the Ramsey County Geologic Atlas, the RSWCD has the following comments. Whether or not the proposed compost site will impact groundwater will largely depend on the above ground manacrement tecluliques implemented. The RSWCD understands that the proposed compost site will consist of two compost pads (used for composting leaves) and a stockpile area, and access road, all of which will have a hard surface. In addition, two ponds for treating runoff will be constructed. Any runoff (direct or treated) should go into a wetland area or seep into the ground. The RSWCD understands that a 1994 study by Terry Noonan indicated the amount of leachate produced by a pile of yard waste is small. Based on this information, the probability of the proposed compost pile impacting groundwater in this area may be low. Based on our review of the information contained in the Ramsey County Geologic Atlas, groundwater flows toward the Mississippi River (southwest) in both the glacial unconsolidated deposits and bedrock. If groundwater flow is indeed toward the southwest, wells located on Century Avenue in the vicinity of the proposed compost site would be upgradient. Under these hydrogeologic conditions, the probability of the wells on Century Avenue being impacted by the proposed compost site may be low. The RSWCD is in the process of developing the Ramsey County Multi - Aquifer Growidwater FloNNP Model. When the flow model is completed (approximately 6 months) we will have a very powerful tool for predicting groundwater movement. Our level of confidence in accurately predicting groundwater movement - at and near sites such as this proposed compost site will be much higher. 126 The RSWCD is pleased to assist you with this evaluation. Please call either Pete DuBois or Tom Petersen if you additional questions. S incerel v, Peter D. DuBois Torn. Petersen, District Groundwater Specialist District Manager 127 APPENDIX 6 LET FROM RAMSEY /WASHINGTON METRO WATERSHED DISTRICT 128 Ramsey - Washington Metro a 1902 East County Road E District Maplewood MN 5510 o (6.12) 777 -366 d fax (512)]77 -63C? E -mail: rwmwd @mtn.oT�; .July 2 1997 Norm Schiferl Ramsey County Department of Public Health Division of Solid Waste 1670 Beam Ave., Suite B M aplewood, MN 55109-11.29 Re: County workhouse Yard Waste Composting Site. Dear Norm: The Watershed District staff have reviewed the proposed site and site plan for the ro osed Yard Waste Composting operation. The District would require a site grading pp .. . , P , permit prior to the grading and site preparation. We also reviewed the ro osal for it's p otential impact on surface waters i n the area. The P P site is in the up reaches of the Battle Creek drainage area. The site drains to the Ramsey County P Open Space land between Upper and Lo wer Afton Roads. The proposed p ro p treatment ponds to be provided as part of the new site are designed to provide adequate treatment of site runoff rior to discharging into the Open Space wetland system. It is our ,, opinion that the wetlands in this area will not be impacted by the location ati n of the Yard i Waste Composting operation at this site. If u require and additional information or have any questions regarding our review, Y q please feel free to call. Sincerely, Clifton J. Aichi g er, Administrator 129 ATTACHMENT 10 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Ramsey County Department of Public Health, Division of Solid Waste, has requested a conditional use permit to construct a compost and yard waste site on the county correctional facility property. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the county -owned property north of Lower Afton Road, between Century Avenue and McKnight Road. The legal description is: IN SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 28, RANGE 22, IN MAPLEWOOD, THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER. OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER. WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On September 2, 1997, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve this permit. 2. On September 22, 1997, the city council held a public hearing. The city staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements. The council also considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above - described conditional use permit based on the building and site plans. The city approves this permit because: 1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in conform with the city's comprehensive plan and code of ordinances. 2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. 3. the use would not depreciate property values. 4. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water run -off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets. 6. The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets, police and fire protection,, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and parks. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. 130 Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the city. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed site work and use must be started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may .extend this deadline for one year. 3. The site shall not be open to the public for delivery or pick up. It shall only be for the composting of yard waste materials brought in by contractors from other Ramsey County yard waste sites. 4. The site may be open and operational between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5 :00 p.m. 5. The site shall accept only the following materials: garden waste, weeds, prunings of soft- bodied plants, leaves along with materials like pine cones, fruit and small twigs that people pick up with their yard waste. Ramsey County shall monitor and remove any unacceptable materials brought to the site. 6. The City prohibits the dumping or storing of the following materials: brush, branches, grass, garbage or refuse. 7. The County shall monitor and remove unapproved items (including garbage) and debris from the site. 8. The City Council shall review this permit in June 1998. 9. The County shall manage the compost site to control odors. Management procedures shall include the following: a. Procure, maintain and use wind direction and speed monitoring equipment. The County shall provide this equipment so it is accessible to the City staff. b. Record wind speed .and direction during pile turning. c. Turn the piles of materials only when the wind is blowing at least five miles per hour. The contractor or operator shall only turn the piles between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. d. Keep a written record of: (1) The times of pile turning and the haul -out of materials (2) Compost p temperatures (3) A description of the compost quality (4) The initial date and aging of the compost piles 10. The Community Development Department shall handle odor complaints during regular business hours and the police department shall handle odor complaints after regular hours. The inspector shall verify and measure whether there is an odor that violates the odor 131 standards of this permit. To determine if there is a violation of this permit, the inspector shall follow the procedures in Attachment A of this permit. A violation of this permit shall occur when the inspector has recorded ten sniffings of the ambient air over a period of thirty minutes with a geometric average OIRS of (a) 3.0 or greater if the property at which the testing is being conducted contains a permanent residence or (b) 4.0 or greater if the property at which the testing is being conducted does not contain a permanent residence. (See* Attachment B of this permit for a description of the odor scale.) If there is a violation, the inspector shall investigate to establish the source of the odor. The City shall notify the County of the violation. The County shall advise the City of the reason for the problem and correct it to meet the standards of this permit. The County or site operator shall cooperate with the City or its representative regarding such investigations. 11. The County shall deposit with the City an escrow deposit of $2,000 for 1998. After that, on or before January 1 of each year, the County shall deposit with the City an escrow deposit of an amount to bring the balance up to $2,000. The City.shall use this deposit to: a. Pay for City staff time or the costs to hire a third party to verify and measure odors, following complaints received by the City b. Train City staff persons and others for wind and odor monitoring c. Pay for an odor consultant to help in preparing this permit or future revisions to this permit. If needed, the County shall pay for any consulting costs above the escrow deposit that the City needs to reevaluate this permit. 12. The site operator shall use water or other means to suppress dust and odors from the compost piles, as necessary. 13. The County is requested by the City to continue to look for an alternate yard waste site in the northeast part of the County that would be used to reduce the traffic at the Beam Avenue site. 14. The yard waste composting site on County property west of the Workhouse, north of Lower Afton Road may be up to 6 acres in size, and shall not be open for residents to drop off or pick up materials. The county and the contractors shall follow the county's operation plan for the site, as may be amended by the city council. 15. The County shall make improvements to the site, including: paving the entrance road, installing a gate, installing the berming and plantings for screening and installing traffic control signs before using the compost site. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on 1 1997. 132 Attachment A to the Lower Afton Road Compost Site Conditional Use Permit Performance Standards for Odorous Emissions from the Compost Site A. Definitions The following definitions shall apply to this conditional use permit. "Ambient airo shall mean that portion of the atmosphere external to buildings upon the property owned by the complainant. "Perceived (sensory) odor intensity" shall mean the intensity of an odor sensation which is independent of the knowledge of the odorant concentration. "Odor Intensity Referencing Scale (OIRS)" shall mean a series of concentration of butanol odorant in water, made to specific reference dilutions, which serve as the reference scale. The OIRS is used to establish which concentration (of butanol in water) exhibits an odor intensity matching that of the ambient air. Referenced Document: ASTM E 544 -75 88 Standard Practice for Referencing Suprathreshold Odor Intensity. "Odor Source" shall mean the compost site. "Inspector" shall mean the individuals who compare the odor intensity of the ambient air to the reference scale. The inspectors for this permit shall be the City employees or their representatives that are trained in accordance with ASTM STP (Special Technical Publications) 758, Guidelines for the Selection and Training of Sensory Panel Members. B. Odor Testing 1. This odor testing practice is designed to reference the odor intensity of the ambient air on an OIRS. This is done by a comparison of the odor intensity of the ambient air to the OIRS. 2. The odor of the ambient air is matched (ignoring differences in odor quality) against the OIRS by trained inspectors. The inspector reports that point, or in between points, on the reference scale which, in his or her opinion, matches the odor intensity of the ambient air. 3. The procedure followed for this testing shall be in accordance with Procedure B -- Static -Scale Method of the Referenced Document ASTM E 544 except for the following adaptations for field odor evaluation. 3.1 The geometric progression scale shall have a ratio of 3. 3.2 The containers holding the reference concentrations of butanol in water shall have screw cap closures. 3.3 The inspectors may memorize the OIRS. 133 3.4 The inspectors may use a charcoal filter breathing mask to avoid olfactory adaption (fatigue) in the. ambient air. 3.5 The inspectors shall smell the ambient air and match the ambient air intensity to the reference scale. 3.6 The inspectors shah rest (breathe charcoal filtered air) for a period of three minutes its between sn ffings of the ambient air. 3.7 The odorous sampling shall be performed upon the complainant's property. The inspector shall not be accompanied b�' the complainant and the results shall not be released until a written report has been filed. The inspector shall not commence or conduct the odorous - sampling if the complainant is present. 3.8 The inspector shalt also sample the ambient air immediately upwind from the compost site to determine the presence and level of any odors entering.the site from other sources. These records and observations shall be a part of the written report. 4. The OIRS shall have the categories of Numbers and Descriptions listed in Attachment B. 5. A violation of the conditional use permit shall occur when the inspectors have recorded ten (10) sniffings of the ambient air over a period of 30 minutes with a geometric average OIRS value of (a) 3.0 or greater if there is a permanent residence upon the property, or (b) 4.0 or greater if the property does not contain a permanent residence. 134 Attachment B to the Lower Afton Road Compost Site Conditional Use Permit Odor Intensity Referencing Scale Categories No. Category N- Butanol (PPM! in air /in water O No Odor 1 Very Faint 25/250 2 Faint 75/750 3 Distinct, Noticeable 225/2250 4 Strong 675/6750 5 Very Strong 2025/20250 135 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 2, 1997 C. Ramsey County Compost Site Conditional Use Permit (Lower Afton Road) Ken Roberts, associate planner, presented the staff report. Mr. Roberts answered questions from the commission. Zack Hansen, manager of the environmental health section of the Saint Paul - Ramsey Department of Public Health, felt they had made "best efforts to propose an environmentally sound site that, when well operated, will serve the needs of Ramsey County." He said they have used a community participation process to develop an operation and design that would address local concerns. Mr. Hansen emphasized that grass clippings will not be collected at this site because they are a major source of odor. Dr. Elliott Epstein, a principal in the E & A Environmental Consultants, Inc. firm, stated it was his "professional opinion that neither the Beam Avenue site nor this Lower Afton site represents a public health concern" He said the primary health issue was bioaerosals, and one particular fungus, aspergillus fumigatus, was of particular concern. He reported that it is very rare to see levels of this fungus above background levels beyond 500 feet. The distance from this proposed Planning Commission -4- Minutes of 09 -02 -97 composting site to any residence is at least 1,100 feet or more. Dr. Epstein said this fungus is the most common on earth and is found in woods, lawns, and homes (particularly where there are pets and rugs). Dr.:Epstein stated that workers are the most highly exposed individuals, both to larger amounts of the organism and with higher frequency. He referred to several studies, one of which clearly stated there is no: relation found between the levels of the organism and health (i.e. asthma, allergies, etc.). These illnesses were directly related to atmospheric conditions such as ozone, pollen, etc. Dr. Epstein mentioned a more recent study done by the University of Chicago School of Public Health at a compost site in Chicago that resulted in similar conclusions. Dr. Epstein then addressed the problem of odors from compost. He was of the opinion that this facility can be operated properly to reduce odors. He said odors generated from compost are generally musty and woody smelling. When grass is added, an ammonia -type odor is produced.- He said that, since the county will not be collecting grass at this site, the potential for odor will be reduced or minimized. Zack Hansen said one - third to one -half of the residents using the compost site on Beam Avenue in Maplewood are from Maplewood. He acknowledged that some grass clippings do become mixed with leaves. Mr. Hansen said that composting is no longer done at the Beam Avenue site and anything that now comes in to this site is hauled to a private vendor. He felt it was important to point out that, while odors are generated when the grass piles are sitting in a static condition, most odors occur when the windrows are being turned. These odors typically settle down fairly quickly and return to background levels after about 20 minutes. Mr. Hansen said that in still conditions the odor levels tend to remain so the city suggests a condition to have a wind of at least 5 miles per `hour to disperse any odor. Dr. Epstein has recommended additional ways to mitigate odors at the site. One of these is to water while the material is being turned. Commissioner Ericson expressed concern about additional traffic at the already busy intersection of Century Avenue and Lower Afton Road in south Maplewood. Mr. Hansen said there would only be an average of 10 to 15 trucks per day over a few months each year. A 1995 traffic count showed approximately 300 truck trips are made per day in this area. Chairperson Fischer opened the hearing for comments from the public. Ralph Sletten, 2747 Clarence Street North, felt that composting at this proposed site will fail if current methods do not change. He said the odor from the existing site is tremendous and lasts much longer than ten minutes, even in winter with the wndows closed. Mr. Sletten said his home is within 700 feet of the Beam Avenue compost l=oon.. Emil St.urzenegger 2455 Londin Lane, was primarily concerned about the traffic. He suggested that. the ticks enter off Century Avenue and exit to Lower Afton. He also was disturbed about the 50 -mile- per -hour speed limit in this area. Carol Kline, 5180 Oakwood Road in Woodbury, asked the city to find a site away from homes and schools. She also expressed concern about area wells, traffic safety, health and odors. Mr. Hansen addressed some of the residents' apprehensions by citing some of the differences between the proposed Lower Afton compost site and the one existing on Beam Avenue. He emphasized that the Beam Avenue site had never been in violation of its conditional use permit conditions. He said the Lower Afton site will not be open to the public, contractors will be directed to bring specific materials to this site, windrows would possibly be turned at a more frequent turning schedule, and the finished compost will be hauled off site and distributed to the public at other Ramsey County yard waste sites. Planning Commission -5- Minutes of 09 -02 -97 Mr. Hansen also stated that there have been no complaints about odor from their other seven compost sites in Ramsey County this year. There was one complaint about dust from the Mounds View site. He said they have previously had no more than two odor complaints per year from sites other than the Beam Avenue site. Several sites have homes closer than 700 feet. Mr, Hansen said it was established that the groundwater flows to the southwest from the proposed compost location and the homes are to the northeast so wells should not be affected. According to Mr. Hansen, the surface water retention ponds proposed for the site will help mitigate phosphorus and biological oxygen demand. There are no additives to compost. Commissioners Ericson and Brueggeman suggested that residents close to existing compost sites should be asked their opinions and experiences in relation to the site before a decision is made. Commissioner Ericson was not convinced by scientific evidence that there is not a problem from compost. Ralph Sletten, who lives near the existing compost site on Beam Avenue, reported that the one hole that was tested, out of fifteen piles, at the Beam Avenue location tested positive for contaminants. Mr. Sletten contends that it is a proven fact runoff from these sites depletes the oxygen levels when it goes into a lake and will kill fish. Dr. Epstein then responded to Mr. Sletten's question about invasive aspergillus. He said this organism is a secondary pathogen that normally does not invade and infect healthy humans. Dr. Epstein emphasized that the cases for aspergillosis have been in hospitals and not from compost sites. He said that a highly debilitated person or one on immune - suppression drugs would be susceptible to this fungus. Rita Brenner, 2573 Upper Afton Road, liked the idea of Ramsey and Washington Counties working together to find a joint site. She said her neighborhood does not support the Lower Afton site. Mr. Hansen answered that Washington County started yard -waste sites in 1984 and subsequently turned them over to the various cities in the county. Mr. Hansen also said that if the Lower Afton location is not approved, yard waste will be sent to Composting Concepts (a private company that collects Woodbury's materials). The result of this would be that finished compost would not be available for area residents and it would cost the taxpayers of Ramsey County more money. Laurie Tauer, 467 Sterling Street South, asked if the size of this site will need to be increased in a few years. She complimented Ramsey County for allowing citizen input but felt one neighborhood's problems were being shifted to another neighborhood. There were no further comments so the - public hearing was closed. Chairperson Fischer asked how the city intended to monitor complaints. Melinda Coleman, director of community development,, said the city would work with Ramsey County staff to make sure the terms of the conditional' use permit are met.. She said after -hour complaints are made to the police department and city staff would follow -up on them in the morning. Two city employees are trained in odor thresholds. Ms. Coleman also mentioned that most complaints about the Beam Avenue site have been from the Sletten family. Chairperson Fischer suggested that wells in the Lower Afton area be tested now and then have periodic follow -up testing. Nis. Colman said the wells in this area are uphill and questioned how the contamination could flow uphill. Ken Haider, city engineer, said any contamination would not get down to the level of a sealed aquifer. The seepage from the compost site would only get into the top surface. He said the proposal where runoff will be captured in a couple of ponds and also be discharged to wetlands is an extremely efficient system. Commissioner Frost moved the Planning Commission recommend approval of the resolution which approves a conditional use permit for Ramsey County to establish and operate a compost site for Planning Commission -6- Minutes of 09 -02 -97 yard waste on the county correctional facility property. This site would be north of Lower Afton Road, between Century Avenue and McKnight Road. This permit shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. All construction shall follow the site, grading and erosion .control and tree plans approved by the city. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 2. The proposed site work and use must be started within one year of council approval or the permit shall become null and void. The council may extend this deadline for one year. 3. The site shall not be open to the public for delivery or pickup. It shall only be for the com ostin . of yard waste materials brought in by contractors from other Ramsey County yard p 9 waste sites. 4. The site may be open and operational between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 5. The site shall accept only the following materials: garden waste, weeds, prunings of soft- bodied plants, leaves along with materials like pine cones, fruit and small twigs that people .pick up with their yard waste. Ramsey County shall monitor and remove any unacceptable materials brought to the site. 6. The City prohibits the dumping or storing of the following materials: brush, branches, grass, garbage or refuse: 7: The County shall monitor and remove unapproved items (including garbage) and debris from the site. 8.. The City Council shall review this permit in June 1998. 9. The County shall manage the compost site to control odors. Management procedures shall include the following: a. Procure, maintain and use wind direction and speed monitoring equipment. The County shall provide this equipment so it is accessible to the City staff. b. Record wind speed and direction during pile turning. c. Turn the piles of materials only when the Arvind is blowing at least five miles per hour. The contractor or operator shall only turn the piles between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m,. Monday through Friday. d. Keep a written record of: (1) The times of pile turning and the haul -out of materials (2) Compost pile temperatures (3) A description of the compost quality (4) The initial date and aging of the compost piles 10. The Community Development Department shall handle odor complaints during regular business hours and the police department shall handle odor complaints after regular hours. The inspector shall verify and measure whether there is an odor that violates the odor standards of this permit. To determine if there is a violation of this permit, the inspector shall Planning Commission -To Minutes of 09 -02 -97 follow the procedures in Attachment A of this permit. A violation of this permit shall occur when the inspector has recorded ten sniffings of the ambient air over a period of thirty minutes With a geoTnetric average OIRS of (a) 3.0 or greater if the property at which the testing is being conducted contains a perm, anent residence or (b) 4.0 or greater if the property at which the testing is being conducted does not contain a permanent residence. (See Attachment B of this permit fora description of the odor scale.) If there is a violation, the. inspector shall investigate to establish the source of the odor. The City shall notify the County of the violation. The County shall advise the City of the reason for the problem and correct it to meet the standards of this permit. The County or site operator shall cooperate with the City or its representative regarding such investigations. . 11. The County shall deposit with the City an escrow deposit of $2,000 for 1998. After that, on or before January 1 of each year, the County shall deposit with the City an escrow deposit of an amount to bring the balance up to $2,000. The City shall use this deposit to: a. - Pay for City staff time or the costs to hire a third party to verify and measure odors, following complaints received by the City b. Frain City staff persons and others for wind and odor monitoring c. Pay for an odor consultant to help in preparing this permit or future revisions to this permit. If needed, the County shall pay for any consulting costs above the escrow deposit that the City needs to reevaluate this permit. 12. The site operator shall use water or other means to suppress dust and odors from the compost piles, as necessary. 13. The County is requested by the City to continue to look for an alternate yard waste site in the northeast part of the County that would be used to reduce the traffic at the Beam Avenue site. 14. The yard waste composting site on County property west of the Workhouse, north of Lower Afton Road may be up to 6 acres in size, and shall not be open for residents to drop off or pick up materials. The county and the contractors shall follow the county's operation plan for the site, as may be amended by the city council. 15. The County shall mace improvements to the site, including: paving the entrance road installing a gate, installing the terming and plantings for screening and installing traffic control signs before using the compost site . Commissioner Thompson seconded. Ayes — Fischer, Frost, Rossbach, Thompson mays-- Brueggeman, Ericson The motion passed. AGENDA ITEM ' AGENDA REPORT TO: City Engineer FROM: Public Works Coordinator SUBJECT: Project 97 -13, Dorland Road Retaining Wall DATE: September 11, 1997 Ao tion by Counall Endorsed...r, Modifie NJ eo ted&...,.,,�.,�,,,.,,,.,, Date Bids were received from three bidders on Wednesday, September 10, 1997, at 10 a.m. Low bid for the work was received from Timme, Inc. In the amount of $37,184. Tabulation of bids and a resolution for award of bids is attached. Staff is recommending the council award the contract for Dorland Road Retaining Wall to Timme, Inc. in the amount of $37,184. LAL ,c Attachments 5 TABULATION OF BIDS Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the officials designated for a bid opening by the City Council of Maplewood was convened at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 1997. The purpose of this meeting was to receive, open and publicly read aloud bids for construction Dorland Road Retaining Wall, Project 97 -13. Present were: Lance Lundsten and Judy Chlebeck Following the reading of the notice of advertisement for bids, the following bids were opened and read: BIDDER BID BOND ADDEN. ADA AFF. EEO Timme, Inc. $37,184.00 X X X X X Sunram Const., Inc. 38 X X X X X George's Co., Inc. 56 X X X X X Pursuant to prior instruction of the council, the city clerk referred the bids received to the city engineer instructing him to tabulate same and report with his recommendation at the regular city council meeting of September 22, 1997. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. RESOLUTION FOR AWARD OF BIDS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Timme, Inc., in the amount of $37,184.00 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Dorland Wall Removal and Construction City Project 97 -13, and the mayor and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the city. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project. Z-/ MEMORANDUM TO: Michael A. McGuire FROM: Tim Busse DATE: September 15, 1997 RE: Deer in Maplewood Action b) Cottcil oz j act,...,...,,..._. Date- Proposal A group of residents have signed a petition asking the City of Maplewood to work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop and implement a deer management program in south Maplewood. Discussion In early June, 17 residents presented a petition requesting that the City of Maplewood work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to develop and implement a deer management i g program n south Maplewood. The main problems associated with urban deer are the public safety issue of vehicle /deer collisions, and the damage deer do to yards and . landsca in p g Since January 1, 1996, Maplewood Police have responded to 26 vehicle /deer collisions. Twenty tY one of those collisions occurred south of Interstate 94 and 12 occurred in the immediate vicinit of Battle Creek Regional Park. Nine of the collisions reported in this 20 month time span occurred between September 9, 1996 and November 1, 1996, when deer are the most active. Only three collisions have been reported in 1997. In comparison to collision numbers in cities with active deer management programs in lace, p these numbers are relatively low. For example, dust prior to the start of their management efforts . g Eden Prairie reported more than 150 collisions in 1992 -93. Minnetonka officials report an average of 130 collisions per year since 1993. Bloomington worked with the DNR toe equip 30 q p deer with radio collars last year to track their movement in the city. Already, eight of those deer have been killed by vehicles. While the collision numbers do not appear to be a cause for concern, there is understandable concern by homeowners who see their gardens and landscaping destroyed by deer. Hungry deer will eat almost anything, and when native plants like alfalfa, corn and grain are not available home landscaping becomes the major source of food for deer. Information is available from the DNR, the Minnesota Extension Service and other horticultural groups with advice on fencing, repellents, and the types of landscape plants deer have a taste for. In February 1996, Saint Paul and Ramsey County Parks commissioned the DNR to do an aerial survey of Southeast St. Paul/Battle Creek and south Maplewood to get an idea of the size of the deer herd. According to Greg Mack of Ramsey County Parks and Recreation, the county also is concerned about the damage that the deer herd does to vegetation. The survey resultg used for information only - no action was taken. The survey showed 104 deer within Battle Creek i Park, and 17 deer in South Maplewood between p I -94 and I -494. DNR research indicates that between 75 percent and 90 percent of the deer present are actually observed in aerial surveys. Using that information, it was estimated that between 116 and 139 deer were in Battle Creek Park and between 19 and 23 deer were in South Maplewood. Informal analysis seems to indicate that this is a high number of deer for that area. The DNR requires a formal count as the first step in any deer management program. While the Saint Paul/Ramsey County survey was done recently, an updated survey would provide a more accurate picture of the number of deer. The DNR charges between $200 and $300 per hour to conduct an aerial survey. The survey is typically done in late winter when deer are gathered in herds and the lack of vegetation makes it easier to spot the animals. A survey of the entire city could probably be done in less than six hours. Recommendation It is recommended that the Council take public input on the matter and discuss the need to conduct a formal survey of deer in Maplewood. 1 AGENDA ITEM �— AGENDA REPORT Action 'by Council - Endorsed TO: City Manager xodifisd.�.,,..,,,,,,,,,,,,.,, FROM: City Engineer Date SUBJECT: Londin Lane - Mailand Road Overlay, Project 97-07—Change Order 1 DATE: September 15, 1997 Mn /DOT did not give final approval to this project until after bids were received. A small change in common excavation and traffic control are required to meet Mn /DOT requirements. Additional excavation is needed along the curb Fine to provide a thicker pavement section. It is recommended the city council authorize execution of Change Order 1 in the amount of $7,725.00. This results in a revised contract cost of $331,829.50. KGH jc Attachment CHANGE ORDER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA Project Name: Mailand Road Bituminous Overlay Change Order No.: 1 Project No.: 97 -07 SAP 138- 131 -01 Date: September 4, 1997 Contractor: Tower Asphalt, Inc. The following reductions shall be made in the contract documents: Unit Item No. Description Unit uantity Price Total 2105.501 Common Excavation CY 135 $35.00 $4,725.00 C v, P 0563.601 Traffic Control LS 1.00 $3,000.00 $3,000.00 Additional Contract Status Cost Original Contract: $324,104.50 Net Change of Prior Change Order No. Change This Change Order: $7,725.00 Revised Contract: $331,829.50 Approved Mayor Approved Engineer Agreed to by Contractor by_ Its Title RESOLUTION DIRECTING MODIFICATION OF EXISTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WHEREAS, the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota has heretofore ordered made Improvement Project 97 -07, Londin Lane - Mailand Road Overlay, and has let a construction contract pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and expedient that said contract be modified and designated as Improvement Project 97 -07, Change Order 1. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that the mayor and city clerk are hereby authorized and directed to modify the existing contract by executing said Change Order 1 in the amount of $7,725.00. The revised contract amount is $331,829.50. The finance director is hereby authorized to make the financial transfers necessary to implement the financing plan for the project. The project budget is increased by $7,725.00. AGENDA REPORT TO: City Manager FROM: City Engineer AGENDA ITEM NO=�' 42 Ad ti = bw Coune i 1: dorse -- --- -�,..0 Re3 e'ote a Date SUBJECT: Speed Study Request—County. Road B, Rice Street to McMenemy Street DATE: September 15, 1997 I have received a number of letters and petitions concerning the speed along County Road B. This roadway is under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. Traditionally the city has started the ball rolling on speed concerns by requesting Ramsey County to initiate the speed study. It is recommended the cify council direct staff to request Ramsey County perform a speed_ study an County Road B from Rice Street to McMenemy Street. KGH je Janet Christensen 140 East County Road B Maplewood, Minnesota 5511.7 July 21, 1997 Ken Haider, Public Works Director 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, Minnesota 55109 Re: Neighborhood concerns Dear Mr. Haider: I am writing to you on behalf of myself and my neighbors to express our concerns with the speed at which vehicles travel on County Road B. The speed limit is set at 40 miles per hour which makes it very difficult for us to exit our driveways. We are very concerned for our safety and the safety of others. Especially the children which are in school year round at the new Tri- District school. There used to be a stop sign at the railroad tracks which slowed traffic down considerably. They have gone with a flashing light system when trains are present so vehicles do not slow at all. Please review and let us know if there is anything that can be done. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Janet Christensen qnc.e� 6) /Qo'. and Neighbors c: Community Services Coordinator J �rwtr' '7C) 00, L4,t rV, "ASS 74� � ST. JUDE MEDICAL August 8, 1997 Ken Haider, Public Works Director 1830 East County Road B Maplewood, MN 55109 Re: Neighborhood Traffic Concerns (Ref: 7/21/97 letter from J. Christensen) Dear Mr. Haider: I am writing due to my concern that the speed of traffic here on County Road B has created an unsafe situation for our employees and others. Since the removal of the stop sign at the railroad tracks, traffic is no longer metered west to east down County Rd. B. Going east to west has always been a problem due to the momentum vehicles gain coming down the hill and this is now worse without the stop sign. On behalf - of our neighbor§ who have contacted me (Ms. Christensen, Mr. Galin, Mr. • Peck) and 200 •plus employees who work at the Woodridge Carbon Technology Center, I res eetfull re' uest* that : `review 'the traffic situation on County Rd. B and p Y q Y consider lowering the speed limit and/or implementing other options. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Sincerelyj Jame E. lant a o 'dge Carbon Technology Center JK/nk cc: Mike Serie, General Manager Ron Johnson, Facility & Safety Manager Janet Christensen, 140E Cty. Rd. B Don Balin," E. Cty. Rd: B Tom Peck, 120 E. Cty. Rd. B St. Jude Medical, Inc. 177 East County Road B St. Paul, Minnesota 55117 U.S.A. 612/483 -2000 Fax 612/490 -4498 3 1997 -d -fi - el 9-01 c ellcei � CL�i �a�"000 -4::>? - �� /i� zioo�� at /J1 T G �coC.oi - Gli�i��l Public Hearing City of Maplewood September 22, 1997 A. Comparison of Ramsey County Report, July 1997 with publication of Islip study B. Discussions with Roberta Wirth and Tom Halback C. Conclusion: Caution is warranted. A composting facility, especially one operated by an entity with a composting history such as Ramsey County's, should not be located in close proximity to residential areas. Dudley M. Sherman 6165 Linden Road Woodbury, MN 55125 A comprehensive study by the State of 'New York Department of Health (iNYDOH, in and around the Islip composting facility concluded the following: "Increases in allergy and asthma symptoms were not associated with airborne A. fumigates or other molds during the 72 -day study period. Analysis restricted to the 20 -day period for which hourly A. fitmigatus counts were available did not 01 show a positive relationship between A. fumigates spore levels and the incidence of ailer�y or asthma symptoms. However, the occurrence of these symptoms was associated with ragweed pollen, ozone, temperature, and day of the study." a A STUDY OF COMMUNITY HEALTH SYMPTOMS AND BIOAEROSOL LEVELS NEAR A YARD WASTE COMPOSTING FACILITY EDWARD G. HORN, Ph.D. Abstract: Bioaerosols from a large, open yard -waste composting facility were investigated as a source of allergic and respiratory irritation symptoms in a nearby residential neighborhood. Counts of airborne Aspergillus fumiga- tus spores were highly variable. Average background spore counts were about 50 spores /m A. fumigates spores averaged about spores /m in'the study neighborhood and about 500 spores /m at the compost facility. Ele- vated A. fumigates levels (?300 sporeslm were more frequent in the study neighborhood than in either background site. The incidence of asthma and allergy- symptoms declined over the 72 -day study period. The incidence rates of allergy and asthma symptoms were not asso- ciated with airborne A. fumigates or other molds. However, the occurrence of these symptoms was associated with ragweed pollen, ozone, temperature and day of the study. Key Words: composting facility, fungus spores, community health symptoms, Aspergillus fumigates, bioaerosols INTRODUCTION C omposting is fast becoming a common method of diverting yard waste, sewage sludge and other organic wastes from landfills and incinerators to beneficial use. Compost facilities are often located close to residential neigh- borhoods, particularly in heavily populated areas, and health agencies are receiving numerous complaints about odors, respiratory irritation and other health effects. Soon after a large, yard -waste composting facility on Long Island (New York, USA) began operation in 1988, residents living mainly north - northeast of the facility (in the Town of Brookhaven) complained of odors and debris from the facility. By late 1991, some residents and two local physicians associated various Address correspondence to: Edward G. Horn, Ph.D., New York State Department of Health, Cen- ter for Environmental Health, 2 University Place, Albany, NY 12203 -3399. Contributing authors: Gregg Recer, M.S., Marilyn Browne, M.S. Islip Report, October, 1994 (Average daily exposure) Spore Counts Assumption of gradual changes was wrong Sampling method inadequate (Symptoms) Diary Reports Small population Incomplete diaries Inaccurate entries Exposures were uncontrolled (e.g.., indoors vs. outdoors) Islip Report, October, .1994 "We cannot conclude that exposures from the ICF are not affecting the health of nearby "The potential for bloaerosols from compost facilities to'trigger or exacerbate allergy and asthma symptom's needs further evaluation." i' 1� o 0.125 0.25 Miles o 0.25 0.5 I - _ Kilometers I ' \1 • 1 1 1 t t • l I 1 O >� Q i C: ._ C), E • �. j = -.0 low _ -- I _ •` r o r x — - Oft- - r• •.� •r ��. • , ' 1 j C: • :P 1 a • ;t - U nio Av r I Railroad Ave. IGF r r � e 1 l e • Key McArthur //<' Airport N Long is land ExPWY- ,0 1 2 island �A . Kilometers Long 1CF . � , 1 2 i a Miles I✓ete�ans McArthur Airport t _ � E Sampling Stations I South State Pkwy. ®Islip Composting Facility ' { *Stud Nei hborhood I� Sunrise h � R f y 9 e erence Neighborhood *Airport on 1s I Study Neighborhood f Boundary Compost Windrows • Loading/Shredding - I Area Recharge Basin r i 4 , L -- , Area of map to left Table IV. Summary statistics for Aspergillus fumigatus spore levels from 0 Burkard samples stratified by wind quadrant. _. Wind Quadrant! Spore Concentration (spores /m Site N M Median Minimum Maxunum SD Airport N -E 36 12 - 0 95 47 6 E -S 26 0 0 238 - 64 19 ~. S-W 8 0 0 71 20 19 _ w:N 97 0 0 974 267 13 Fisher: m %S N - 37 p 0 333 111 9 E -S 52 0 0 310 92 24 S-W 51 0 0 278 79 36 W -N 65 0 0 685 150 32 ICF go XS%AOV Ohl, 45 , N E 77 0 0 619 E -S 158 30 169 14 S-W 1260* 239 0 1020 254 28 0 22,100 3250 50 W -N 112 36 0 702 166 50 Uni N -E `�� S �T , �� , �"N r C 51 0 0 476 135 14 0 0 398 113 28 . S-W 228 4 9 0 � 0 2210 373 47 W N 401 14,200 2020 49 W N ** 1.14 0 0 1390 239 48 'Mean significantly higher (P <0.05) than means for other wind categories at each site by post -hoc multiple comparison. *'The highest value (14,200 spore /m was deleted (censored) from the calculations. X — F ov►r Ramsey County Report, July, 1997 "A majority of the studies on the dispersion of A. Fumigatus and other bl*oaerosols from composting facilities indicate background levels are achieved within 500 feet of a composting site." ...unless you happen t 0 live downwind. Roberta Wirth, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Tom Halback, Univ. of Minnesota, Div. of Environmental Health & Safety, Recycling and Facilities Management «- <- @ - > - >> « - < - @- > Q- >> «- < - @ - > -» 1. History of operational problems with Ramsey Co. compost sites 2. Alternatives not fully explored: - site in non - residential area (maybe out of Ramsey County) 0 1 - commercial operation - direct land application 3. Knowledge base incomplete f4 :tp:1twww.cdc. gov /niosh/738.htm1 http:/twww.cdc.gov/niosh/738.html BILLING CODE: 4163 -19 =P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [ANNOUNCEMENT 738] ASSESSMENT OF RESPIRATORY EXPOSURE HAZARDS IN COMPOSTING INTRODUCTION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1997 funds for a cooperative agreement to conduct cross - sectional studies at composting facilities of respiratory exposures and respiratory health effects among compost workers. CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People 2000, a national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life. This announcement is related to the priority area of Occupational Safety and Health. (For ordering a copy of Healthy People 2000, see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.) CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is committed to the program priorities developed by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). (For ordering a copy of the NORA, see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.) AUTHORITY This program is authorized under Sections 20(a) and 22(e)(7) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C.. 669 (a) and 671(e)(7)). SMOKE -FREE WORKPLACE CDC strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke -free workplace and to promote the nonuse of all tobacco products, and Public Law 103 -227, the Pro - Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities that receive Federal funds in which education, library, day care, health care, and early childhood development services are provided to children. . ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Applications may be submitted by public and private, non - profit and for - profit organizations and governments, and their agencies. Thus, universities, colleges, research institutions, hospitals, other public and private organizations, State and local health departments or their bona fide agents, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Indian tribes or Indian tribal organizations, and small, minority- and /or women -owned businesses are eligible to apply. Note: Public Law 104 -65, dated December 19, 1995, prohibits an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the IRS Code of 1986, that engages in lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, from receiving Federal funds. Petition of opposition regarding the proposed compost site adjacent to the Ramsey County Correctional Facility and West of the Park Hills Neighborhood of Woodbury. Name Address Signature r 11 Pill M." 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MIAU 4 ifLi, cAJF5 HE I D �,-)A k' CP u #ZD Otlbcrc- LI Name Address Signature Petition of opposition regarding the proposed compost site adjacent to the Ramsey County Correctional Facility and West of the Park Hills Neighborhood of Woodbury. Address Signature Petition of opposition regarding the proposed compost site adjacent to the Ramsey County Correctional Facility and West of the Park Hills Neighborhood of Woodbury. p6 1� t� Na 3 -- 2AIP-1 2 F F 1 t Petition of opposition regarding the proposed compost site adjacent to the Ramsey County Correctional Facility and West of the Park Hills Neighborhood of Woodbury. Name L VA r , i r Op s I � Amp IMOF 1 AA -VA IA o-cK I ( - 7 f,G M 6q Ole w oo d Or. edbury `I6 /si . 1� ° Ar 1�hI' Address Signature Petition of opposition regarding the proposed compost site adjacent to the .Ramsey County Correctional Facility and West of the Park Hills Neighborhood of Woodbury. Name Address Signature Fir ,or" 'A I Me 1,/F- Wj-.rAIwqI- , * 64, fA WRA FA I-ASAA I V14 M rs. PRO, Of1i 14 A -AL-wML e a 11 4 To: Members of the Maplewood City Council September 21, 1997 From: Concerned residents near the proposed compost site Presented by Winnie Williams, 6165 Oakwood Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125, 735 -3315 Subject: Public health concerns related to the proposed compost site We support Ramsey County's desire to compost leaves and to provide compost to residents in the area. However, recent research indicates that locating a compost site in the center of a residential area raises significant public health concerns, and for this reason we would ask that you vote against Ramsey County's request to locate a compost site on land at the Ramsey County Workhouse. - Research into the effects of composting on public health and to compost workers are ongoing in a number of countries. Work by Dr. John Lacey, from the Rothamsted Experimental Station in Hertfordshire, England, indicates that bioaerosols, such as . the fungus Aspergillus Fumigatus, are released into the air during the composting process, especially when the compost is moved. A brief article from the U.K. journal, Recycling World, Issue number 225 from the 9 th of August 1996, pertaining to Dr. Lacey's research and identifying other ongoing projects on the effects of composting on public health states, "Research into potential health risks from composting is only now under way: the preliminary results show that some major changes may have to be made to ensure both public and worker safety." You will find the article attached. Bioaerosols can cause all sorts of allergic reactions, even in individuals that have not been previously allergic The fun Aspergillus Fumigatus is one of the worst of the bioaerosols resulting from composting. It can cause an allergic reaction which is particularly bad in those people with asthma. It can cause an invasive infection that can cause blindness or affect various organs of the body, possibly even resulting in death. It can also attack those with suppressed immune systems, such as those with cancer, AIDS, organ transplant patients, etc. A document on aspergillosis is attached which states, "Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus ( apergillus), which is found commonly growing on dead leaves, stored grain, compost piles or other decaying vegetation." In addition to Dr. Lacey's work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced the availability of fiscal year 1997 funds for a cooperative agreement to conduct cross- sectional studies at composting facilities of respiratory exposures and respiratory health effects among compost workers. If the CDC recognizes significant enough risk to study compost workers, and others research identifies that the risk extends to the general public in the area of a compost site, the Maplewood City Council needs to recognize this risk as well and protect the public health by not allowing a compost site to locate in the midst of a residential area. You should be aware that because of our public health concerns we have filed a petition with the Environmental Quality Board to have Ramsey County complete an'Environmental Assessment Worksheet if this project must proceed. (You will find this attached with the required 25 signatures of area residents.) However, it is far more prudent to remove, not just minimize, the risks to our health. You have the ability to remove the risk entirely. The world is only now just beginning to understand the effects that composting has on public health. In this process the ways and locations in which we do composting will have to change. Please don't make the residents of Woodbury and Maplewoo& who live near this compost site be guinea pigs. Recognize the significant potential for serious illness for many residents and deny Ramsey County's request to locate the compost site in the mice of a residential area on the Correctional Facility property. Rec cling World Text Based Edition http: / /tecweb. com/w1ibrary/,2., i' 4 ( ,a RECYCI-jING WORLD The UK's magazine for the recycling industry Text based edition - a much better version of the magazine can be found by returning to Recycling world's Home Page Comment Issue No: 225 9th August, 1996 Recycling World's Horne Page .................... European Recycling's home page Tec Publications home page - creators of Recycling World, Internet Edition Contents Comment This issues industry viewpoint Newdesk Go to the Latest industry news Features Go to this issues features e -mail Let us have your comments :Recycling World's Home Page Comment The Government's commitment to waste minimisation has lead to a certain amount of change, perhaps the most obvious example of which is the introduction of a new tax. However, the three R's philosophy of reduce, reuse, recycle has been slightly distorted. Energy reclamation is rated as virtually equal to recycling in the best possible environmental option category. It has taken a while for this to filter through to the actual `recycler on the street', but the announcement of three new energy from waste plants could be the beeFinrsng of a move away from local authority recycling schemes to local authority energy reclamation plants. In this issue's local authority review, we have our regular collection of stories from councils nationwide, reporting on their latest initiatives to increase recycling rates. These obviously involve a lot of time, money and planning, as well as desperate attempts to get the public to participate in recovery schemes that will help to achieve the official targets, which loom ever nearer. Imagine you are a councillor: someone approaches you with a plan to build an energy from waste plant in your district, on the understanding that the council supplies an agreed quota of household waste every year. Waste, which you have been trying to reduce with recycling schemes galore, not to forget the new expense of the landfill tax to take into consideration. You would think it the answer to your dreams, especially if you didn't have to pay for the construction of the actual power plant anyway. Well this is happening now. Stoke on Trent, Dudley and Wolverhampton are the latest venues municipal waste to energy plants, funded by private investment. Companies are attracted to the development of such plants, despite their huge initial costs, because of their potential revenue from two sources. First of all, the local authorities are most likely contracted to deliver agreed quantities of waste and pay a gate fee for their disposal. And eAt t11A NTnn_1Pncci1 Diiri-liae;ncr A rrAnt -xi iiciinlhT acrrAA to 1,»xr t6o A1At-trif%itXr nrnrl»r�Ad at tl1A n lant 1 of 7 ! R zVeV Se. , �S , 09/20/97 23:42:42 i Internet update composting health scare The British media has had many health scares to report on in recent times: the mad cow disease debacle is probably the most publicised and analysed such story. However, another health scare from the most innocuous of sources could hit the headlines soon. Concerns over bioaerosols from composting could have a dramatic impact on the treatment of putrescibles from the domestic waste stream. So, what are bioaerosols? In simple terms they are biological contaminants and are known to be a major factor in some health problems, such as infections including colds or pneumonia, and allergies of the skin and the respiratory tract. Both allergic responses and infections to certain bioaerosols can prove serious or even fatal. Examples of bioaerosols are dust mites, fungi, spores, bacteria, or fragments of plant materials. Most of which thrive in warmth and moderate to high humidity. As composting involves breaking down organic matter with the help of bacteria and fungi, some of these potential allergens and infectious matter may be released into the air, especially if the compost is moved. Research into potenti health risks from compostin is on ly now under way the p r show' that some major c anges may have to be made to ensure ..both .public. and worker safety A recent German study carried out by the Institute for Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Aachen indicates that bioaerosol samples taken inside all areas of a central composting facility showed concentrations to be far higher then all national and international recommended safety levels. The Canadians, Americans and Scandinavians are also researching the problem at the moment. In scientific jargon, possible health risks involve the fungus Aspergillus Fumigatus, and bacterial endotoxins and mycotoxins which may be present in dust generated from both household and central composting. Nasty health problems associated with these bugs include allergic rhinitis, asthma and allergic alveolitis, a particularly unpleasant lung problem. Here in the UK, research into potential health risks from large -scale composting facilities is currently under way, headed by Dr John Lacey, from the Rothamsted Experimental Station in Hertfordshire. His report will be presented to the Department of the Environment in October this year, and will then be published. His preliminary results indicate that there could be some changes necessary for composting in this country in the near future. With any form of composting there is a risk from organic dust or bioaerosols as microflora break down the material; the level of risk depends on the conditions. With large scale composting, emissions can be controlled to a certain extent and safety precautions, such as ventilation and air filters, taken to prevent exposure. With small scale composting, the risks are slightly different. A static compost heap in the garden does not present a danger, but when it is moved then problems could develop. Dr Lacey recommends that anyone moving a small compost heap should take a number of safety precautions: keep upwind for protection from the dust, which can cause health problems, wear a face mask to filter the air and, as prevention is better than cure, avoid moving compost if you are asthmatic or suffer from allergies. It is too early yet to say for sure what the implications will be for composting schemes in this country. They are undoubtedly necessary and beneficial environmentally and economically, but we should be 6 of 7 09/20/97 23:42:45 Recycling World Text Based Edition Y careful that any health risks are minimised and carefully investigated. http : / /tecweb.com /wlibrary /225.htm On 13 -14th September, an international conference on Bioaerosol Exposures and Health Problems in Waste Collection and Recycling will take place in Denmark organised by the Danish National Institute of Occupational Health. Eminent scientists will present some of their findings on the subject and discuss the health implications. We will keep you posted on the findings of the conference. If you are interested in attending telephone 0045 3929 9711. recycling on housing estates Waste Watch are currently promoting what they describe as a `golden opportunity': recycling on housing estates. They warn that the Government's pledge that 8 in 10 households should be near recycling facilities by the year 2000 means that local authorities should look towards recycling on housing estates as the future for such a commitment. Waste Watch has just published a new report `Recycling on Estates,' which follows on from an earlier study `Wasted opportunities' which highlighted the lack of recycling on housing estates in 1994. In the study, locations are examined where facilities have been provided in Sheffield and Sutton, South London. Waste. Watch point out that nearly a quarter of homes in the UK are owned by local authorities and housing associations, with around 9% on housing estates. For too long areas of high density housing have suffered from a complete lack of, or badly designed, recycling facilities. With only one in three heads of households having access to cars, most facilities are just too far away for the average householder to carry all their recyclables. `The stereotype of the average recycler in the UK is a young, female professional. However given the opportunity, Recycling on Estates' shows that people on lower incomes and across all ages are just as keen to recycle.' according to Waste Watch's Director, Ray Georgeson. The report, written by Jim Fielder and David Burley not only analyses the waste stream and recycling rates of both schemes, but also offers five general findings crucial to recycling on housing estates: ❑ Convenience is the most important factor in influencing participation by residents. Collection facilities need to be very near to the blocks of flats. Involve the residents when targeting recyclables in the waste stream. Ray Georgeson commented: `It is important that everyone should not only have access to the facilities but know about theme' ❑ Residents who do recycle seem to save most of their recyclables, and it seems that some also take their neighbours recyclables to the collection facilities. r❑ Housing estates' waste streams are significantly smaller than the national average, in both the studies they were less than half the national average of 13.5kg of waste per household per week. The main reasons for this seem to be lower income and smaller household size. ❑ Waste composition is largely in line with national averages, with some minor discrepancies. For a copy of the report, contact Mercy Cefaz, and if you are interested in setting up a housing estate recycling scheme try Jim Fielder. Both are available on telephone 0171248 1818. Comment This issues industry viewpoint Newdesk Go to the Latest industry news Features Go to this issues features e- mail Let us have your comments Recycling ........ World's Home Page .. . . ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................... 7 of 7 09/20/97 23:42:46 Plea;�,e wait while we tak...he new health content.., http : / /www.familyinternet.com /mhc /top /001326.htm ✓1 M Definition: An infection, colonization in the lung, or allergic response due to the aspergillus fungus. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus (aspergillus), which is found commonly g owin on dead leaves, stored grain, compost piles, or other decaying vegetation. It causes illness in three ways: as an allergic reaction in people with asthma ( Pulmonary aspergillosis; allergic bronchopulmonaCy type as a colonization in an old healed lung cavity from previous disease such as tuberculosis or lun abscess where it produces a fungus ball called aspergilloma and as an invasive infection with pneumonia that is spread to other parts of the body by the blood stream { Pulmona as er illosis• invasive t e �' p— � � .Yp . The invasive ) infection can affect the eye, causing blindness and any other organ of the body, but especially the heart, lungs, brain, and kidneys. The third form occurs almost exclusively in people whose immune systems are suppressed from high doses of cortisone drugs, chemotherapy or a disease that reduces the number of normal white blood cells. Those at risk are immunosuppressed people such as organ transplant recipients, and people with cancer AIDS or leukemia Prevention: Be cautious in the use of drugs that suppress the immune system. Prevention of AIDS prevents opportunistic diseases, including aspergillosis, that are associated with a damaged or incompetent immune system. :................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................_. ....._......................... Symptoms: Symptoms of aspergillosis: ❑ cou h coughing up blood ❑ wheezing with allergic type weight loss Symptoms of invasive infection: fever chills ❑' headaches bone pain blood in the urine decreased urine output ❑ symptoms involving specific organs ❑ brain: meningitis ❑ eye: blindness or visual impairment o sinuses: sinusitis ❑ heart: endocarditis Signs and tests: ❑ tissue bi opsy (see Bronchoscopy with transtracheal bio sv for aspergillosis) ❑ abnormal chest x -ray 2 of 3 09/17/97 22:09:48 ❑ aspergillus antigen skin test F aspergillosis precipitin ......... ................................................................................................. ............................... .................................................................... ..............................: Treatment: The goal of treatment is to control symptomatic infection. A fungus ball usually does not require treatment unless bleeding into the lung tissue is associated with the infection, then surgical excision is required. Invasive aspergillosis is treated with a 2 to 3 week course of intravenous amphotericin B, an antifungal medication. Antifungal medications that are considered effective against aspergillosis: ❑ amphotericin B ❑ itraconazol Endocarditis cause by aspergillus is treated by surgical removal of the infected heart valves and long term amphotericin B therapy. Allergic aspergillosis is treated with oral prednisone. Some people may benefit from allerev desensitization. Antifungal agents do not help people with allergic aspergillosis. Expectations (prognosis): Gradual improvement is seen in patients with allergic aspergillosis. Invasive aspergillosis may resist drug treatment and progress to death. The underlying disease in a person with invasive aspergillosis may also affect the overall prognosis (probable outcome). Complications: Amphotericin B can cause kidney impairment. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Calling your health care provider: Call the health care provider if urine output becomes decreased while receiving antifungal medication, or if fever, chills, headache or worsening symptoms develop. .................................................. ............................... ................................................................................................. ............................... ...... FAlternative names] 81 [Definition [ Causes, incidence, and risk factors rPrevention] rSymptomsl Si ns and testsl [,Treatment] rExpectations (prognosis)Inrcomplications] rCalling_,your health care providerl ....... ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................... .......... ..... This information should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional medical diagnosis, treatment and care (see disclaimer . This medical encyclopedia and its contents are copyright by Applied Medical Infonmtics, hic., 1996. Any duplication or distribution ofthe information contained herein without written permission is strictly prohibited. 3 of 3 09/17/97 22:00:48 Aederal register notice / #738 ... tory exposure hazards in composting (Federal. Register:. June 11, [Notices] [Page 31825 - 31830] 1997 (Volume 62, Number 112)] http://www.cdc.gov/nioshtfm738.html BILLING CODE:4153 -19-P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health [ANNOUNCEMENT 738] ASSESSMENT OF RESPIRATORY EXPOSURE HAZARDS IN COMPOSTING INTRODUCTION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 1997 funds for a cooperative agreement to conduct cross - sectional studies at composting facilities of respiratory exposures and respiratory health effects among compost. workers. CDC is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People 2000, a national activity to reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of Fife. This announcement is related to the priority area of Occupational Safety and Health. (For ordering a copy of Healthy People 2000, see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.) CDC, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is committed to the program priorities developed by the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). (For ordering acopy of the NORA, see the section WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.) AUTHORITY This program is authorized under Sections 20(a) and 22(e)(7) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 669 (a) and 671(e)(7)). SMOKE -FREE WORKPLACE CDC strongly encourages all grant recipients to provide a smoke -free workplace and to promote the nonuse of all tobacco products, and Public Law 103 -227, the Pro - Children Act of 1994, prohibits smoking in certain facilities that receive Federal funds in which education, library, day care, health care, and early childhood development services are provided to children. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Applications may be submitted by public and private, non - profit and for - profit organizations and governments, and their agencies. Thus, universities, colleges, research institutions, iosh/federal register notice/ #738...tory exposure hazards in composting http:/ twww .cdc.gov /nioshtfm7 hospitals, Other public and private organizations, State and local health departments or their bona fide , a ents federal) recognized Indian tribal governments, Indian tribes or Indian tribal 9 Y g organizations, and small, minority- and /or women -owned businesses are eligible to apply. Note: Public Law 104 -65, dated December 19, 1995, prohibits an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the IRS Code of 1986, that engages in lobbying activities to influence the Federal Government, from receiving Federal funds. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS Approximately $200,000 will be available in FY 1997 to fund up to two awards at approximately $100,000 each. It is expected that the awards begin on or about September 30, 1997, and will be made for 12 -month budget periods within the project period_ of up to 3 years. The funding estimate is subject to change. Continuation awards within the project period will be made on the basis of satisfactory progress and the availability of funds. USE OF FUNDS RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING Applicants should be aware of restrictions on the use of HHS funds for lobbying of Federal or State legislative bodies. Under the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Section 1352 (which has been in effect since December 23, 1989), recipients (and their subtiercontractors) are prohibited from using appropriated Federal funds (other than profits from a Federal contract) for lobbying Congress or any Federal agency in connection with the award of a particular contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or loan. This includes grants /cooperative agreements that, in whole or in part, involve conferences for which Federal funds cannot be used directly or indirectly to encourage participants to lobby or to instruct participants on how to lobby. In addition, the FY 1997 HHS Appropriations Act, which became effective October 1, 1996, expressly prohibits the use of 1997 appropriated funds for indirect or "grass roots" lobbying efforts that are designed to support or defeat legislation pending before State legislatures. This new law, Section 503 of Pub. L. No. 104 -208, provides as follows: Sec. 503(a) No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used, other than for normal and recognized executive - legislative relationships, for publicity or propaganda purposes, for the preparation, distribution, or use of any kit, pamphlet, booklet, publication, radio, television, or video presentation designed to support or defeat legislation pending before the Congress, ... except in presentation to the Congress or any State legislative body itself. (b) No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall be used to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient, or agent acting for such recipient, related to any activity designed to influence legislation or appropriations pending before the Congress or any State legislature. Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1997, as enacted by the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, ral register notice/ #738 ... tory exposure hazards in composting http:/twww.cdc.gov/nioshKrn738.html Division A, Title I, Section 101(e), Pub. L. No. 104 -208 (September 30, 1996). BACKGROUND Composting is the decomposition of organic materials under aerobic conditions which produces a stable, humus -like material which can be used as a soil amendment. Materials composted can include yard waste, food /household waste, food processing waste, agricultural wastes, biosolids, and animal wastes. The recycling of biosolids and the organic fractions of municipal solid waste is increasing because of the benefits that can arise and because the disposal alternatives such as land filling and incineration are more costly, unpopular, or restricted by law. The consequence of this is a dramatic increase in the number of composting operations and the number of workers exposed toorganic dusts at these facilities. The proceedings from a national composting council workshop indicate that there were approximately 2500 composting facilities operating in the United States during 1992 with a large expected growth rate (over 45 percent) in the number of composting facilities during subsequent years. The rapid growth in this industry, combined with the potential for worker exposure to organic dusts containing many toxic and immunogenic constituents, indicates the need for studies to address potential respiratory health problems among workers in this industry. Upper respiratory tract irritation, organic dust toxic syndrome (ODTS), asthma, bronchitis, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis are among the respiratory health problems described to occur from organic dust exposures such as those associated with composting. Composting is an emerging technology area. Under the NIOSH National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), emerging technologies represent a priority area for research efforts to (1) assess their potential to cause harm to workers, (2) evaluate specific worksites, (3) develop effective control strategies where occupational hazards exist, (4) identify superior new technologies that diminish risk, and (5) share information for the benefit of all persons at risk and those responsible for managing the risk. This project addresses many of these emerging technology criteria described in NORA. PURPOSE The purpose of this project is to conduct research to identify potential exposure hazards and respiratory health problems among workers in the composting industry. This information will be used to promote respiratory health for this workforce and direct prevention efforts as appropriate. The specific objectives for this cooperative agreement program include the following: develop a research protocol(s) for a cross - sectional study of respiratory exposures and respiratory health effects among workers employed at composting facilities; conduct in -depth environmental investigations of respiratory exposure hazards at selected composting facilities; conduct in -depth clinical investigations on the respiratory health status of workers at selected composting facilities; and describe the composting processes used at each survey site including the control procedures used to reduce worker exposures. Note: Protocols should exclude sampling sites in Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Region VII from the sample (DHHS Region VII includes the following States: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri,and Nebraska). This exclusion is to avoid duplication with ongoing composting research efforts completed through the NIOSH funded Centers for Agriculture Research, Education and Disease Injury and Prevention in DHHS Region VII. ` 01 Rice Street Roseville, MN 55113 Fit\ G 12/488- Telepho 612 July 17, 1997 Mr. Norm Schiferl Ramsey County Department of Public Health Division of Solid Waste 1670 Beam Ave., Suite B Maplewood, MN 55109 -1129 Dear Mr. Schiferl: The Ramsey Soil and Water Conservation District (RSWCD) has reviewed the information you . provided about theproposed compost site near the County Workhouse In Maplewood. Based on this :review and review of the Ramsey County Geologic Atlas, the RSWCD has the following comments. Whether or not the p roposed compost site will impact groundwater will largely depend on the above ground management tecimplemented. luiiques i The RSWCD understands that the proposed ost site will consist of two compost pads (used for composting leaves) and a compost stockpile area, and access road, all of which will have a hard surface. In addition, two ponds for treating runoff will be constructed. Any runoff (direct or treated) should go into a wetland area or se into the g round. The RSWCD understands that a 1994 study by Terry Noonan indicated the amount o eachate produced by a pile of yard waste is small. Based on this information, the probability of the proposed compost pile impacting groundwater in this area may be low. p Y p . Based on our review of the information contained in the Ramsey County Geologic Atlas, Groundwater flows toward the Mississippi River (southwest) in both the glacial unconsolidated deposits and bedrock. If groundwater flow is indeed toward the southwest, `yells located on Century Avenue in the vicinity of the proposed compost site would be upgradient. Under these h droaeoloaic conditions, the probability of the wells on Century Avenue being impacted by the Y � b proposed compost site may below. The RSWCD is in the process of developing the Ramsey County Multi - Aquifer Groundwater Flo w Mo p del. NVhen the flow model is completed (approximately 6 months) we will have a very p p p owerful tool for redictincy groundwater movement Our level of confidence in accurately .. redictin� groundwater movernerit p bb at and near sites such as this proposed compost site will be much higher._ An Equal Opportunity El"PlOvel k_-aunty De payment o f p,,�.. � • t0 The RS WCD is pleased to assist you with this evaluation. • .. Y Please call either Pete DuBois or Tom Petersen if you additional questions. Sincerely, 1" Peter D. DuBois Tom Petersen District Groundwater Specialist District Manager m Petition - to request - an EAW regarding the proposed - compost facility The St. Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health has proposed building a new yard waste composting facility in the City of Maplewood on Ramsey County Correctional Facility property, about 900 feet north of Lower Afton Road between Century Avenue and McKnight Road. We, the petitioners, are concerned about the effects on the environment, especially the air quality and the corresponding health erects this will have on neighbors living in the area. We request that Ramsey County and the City of Maplewood complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet before continuing with this project. The petitioners will be represented by Judy Schwartz, 6164 Oakwood Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125, 612-730-4269. Signatu a Mailing Address (including city,stt te, and zip) eo 2. 3. S 0 A �LZTO, (ZOA -Jitby M N 5S t ZS r l mt.,L) �� --/, 3-� r 4., 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Al -A All le (� `L . Environmental Review Staff September 21, 1997 Environmental Quality Board 300 Centennial Office Building 658 Cedar Street Saint Paul, MN 55155 Dear Environmental Review Staff, The St. Paul - Ramsey County Department of Public Health has proposed building a new yard waste composting facility in the City of Maplewood on Ramsey County Correctional Facility property, about 900 feet north of Lower Afton Road between Century Avenue and McKnight Road. We are residents that live near the proposed compost site. While we recognize the value of composting, we believe that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet should be completed to examine the affects on air and water quality, and the corresponding health effects on neighbors living in the area, before continuing with this project. The 25 signatures required to petition for an EAW are attached. The petitioners will be represented by Judy Schwartz, 6164 Oakwood Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125. The proposed compost site is located in a highly residential area. It has been proposed due to the closure of another composting site that was also in a residential area. However, since the time the first composting site was created some new research on the public health effects of composting facilities has begun. Recent research by Dr. John Lacey, from the Rothamsted Experimental Station in Hertfordshire, England, indicates that bioaerosols, such as the fungus Aspergillus Fumigatus, are released into the air during the composting process, especially when the compost is moved. His research indicates that this creates a health risk both to workers and to the general public. A brief article from the U.K. journal, Recycling World, Issue number 225, from the 9 of August 1996, pertaining to Dr. Lacey's research and identifying other ongoing projects on the effects of composting on public health is attached. Bioaerosols can cause all sorts of allergic reactions, even in individuals that have not been previously allergic. The fungus Aspergillus Fumigatus is one of the worst of the bioaerosols resulting from composting. It can cause an allergic reaction which is particularly bad in those people with asthma. It can cause an invasive infection that can cause blindness or affect various organs of the body, possibly even resulting in death. It can also attack those with suppressed immune systems, such as those with cancer, AIDS, organ transplant patients, etc. A document on the symptoms and treatment of aspergillosis that identifies compost as a source of aspergillosis is attached In addition to Dr. Lacey's work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have announced the availability of fiscal year 1997 funds for a cooperative agreement to conduct cross- sectional studies at composting facilities of respiratory exposures and respiratory health effects among compost workers. Attached you will find the announcement from the CDC. It is also the case that this particular compost site is a very short distance from several wells along Century Avenue. The Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation District (RCSWD) believes that the groundwater flow is toward the southwest. However they are not certain. In a letter to the Ramsey County Department of Public Health they indicate, "If groundwater flow is indeed toward the southwest ... the probability of the wells on Century Avenue being impacted ... may be low." (emphasis added) They also indicate in this letter that a Ramsey County Multi- Aquifer Groundwater Flow Model is being completed (approx. 6 months from July) and that after it is complete their level of confidence in predicting groundwater movement at the compost site will be higher. Attached you will find the letter to Ramsey County Department of Public Health from RCSWD. With the concern for wells at this proposed site, we believe an EAW is in order, particularly one that could take into account data from the new Groundwater Flow Model. We support Ramsey County's desire to have a compost site, however we are very concerned by evidence that indicates serious potential effects on air and water quality. We believe that the proposed location of this compost site in a highly residential area near private wells, coupled with new research that indicates that bioaerosols dispersed in the making of compost create a serious public health risk, justifies this concern. We respectfully request that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet be completed before continuing the planning for this project. Sincerely and respectfully, Concerned Citizens of Woodbury and Maplewood Ramsey County Department of Public Health September 21, 1997 Division of Solid Waste 1670 Beam Ave., Suite B Maplewood, MN 55109 -1129 Dear Ramsey County Department of Public Health, We are residents that live near the proposed compost site on Ramsey County Correctional Facility property, about 900 feet north of Lower Afton Road between Century Avenue and McKnight Road. While we recognize the value of composting, after ex aminin g materials you have provided and looking at current research in the field of composting and public health, we believe that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet should be completed to examine the affects on air and water quality, and the corresponding health effects on neighbors living in the area, before continuing with this project. We have petitioned the Environmental Quality Board to have an EAW completed. We would be happy to work with you concerning decision — making procedures for the petition. Judy Schwartz, 6164 Oakwood Rd, Woodbury, MN 55 125, 612 -730 -4269, will represent the petitioners. Attached please find the documentation provided to the Environmental Quality Board. Sincerely and respectfully, Concerned Citizens of Woodbury and Maplewood