8.3. SR 10-20-2014 Elk Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 8.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business October 20, 2014 Kristin Mroz, Environmental Technician
Item Description Reviewed by
Request by Great River Energy (GRE) for License Jeremy Barnhart,Deputy Director COD
Renewal for Energy Recovery Project Reviewed by
Action Requested
Staff support a recommendation to allow a Solid Waste Facility License Renewal for GRE.
Background/Discussion
In 1987, the city approved a request by GRE (then United Power Association or UPA) to process and
burn refuse derived fuel.As a condition of that approval, a Conditional Use Permit and Solid Waste
Facility License were required to be renewed every two years or as determined by the City Council. The
Energy Recovery Project includes both the Resource Processing Plant and the Energy Recovery Station.
In 2011, a Conditional Use Permit (CU 11-20) and License were approved. The Conditional Use Permit
does not expire for so long as the conditions set forth are complied with. The applicant is not requesting
any Conditional Use Permit amendments at this time.
However, the License is set to expire on December 31,2014 as set by the City Council. At the time of
this renewal, the applicant is not proposing any changes to the current operation. The applicant is current
on all of their federal, state, and local permit requirements. The only amendment to the License is the
revised expiration date.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
• Site Locator Map
• Memorandum from GRE, dated September 18,2014
• Edited Solid Waste Facility License for the Project
• Clean Solid Waste Facility License for the Project
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