Index of SPPS Budget Discussion http://www.e-democracy.org/stpaul/spps-posts.html _________________________________________ Just one correction. The Ethanol plant that burned to the ground was in Benson, or Benton, Mn. I get those two towns mixed up, but I believe it was late summer or fall of this year.
Pam Ellison Como Park Saint Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Birrenbach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "M Charles Swope" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [StPaul] Ethanol > Index of SPPS Budget Discussion > http://www.e-democracy.org/stpaul/spps-posts.html > _________________________________________ > > > At 7:19 AM -0800 2/27/04, M Charles Swope wrote: > >A judge reviewing plans for a proposed tire burning > >plant associated with an existing ethanol plant in > >Preston has severely criticized the MPCA for its > >review of the proposal. > > Actually, if I recall, the Ethanol Plant was burned to the ground in > a Multi Department fire last year. As far as I know there are no > plans to rebuild the plant. > > >Anyone concerned about the > >MPCA's conduct in relation to the GSE plant here in > >St. Paul might find this enlightening. City Pages has > >an article on it at: > > We are very interested and happy, and also find the court ruling to > be a blessing for us as we move forward to stop GSE's permit renewal. > > Another interesting aspect of the GSE issue is the developments at > the MN Supreme Court which ruled yesterday about a Compost Site in > Maplewood. The decision while split, split in the right direction. > A story in today's Pioneer Press only gives one side of the whole > thing > > http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/8051646.htm > > Whereas if you read the court opinion you come away with a different > aspect in which the Court Affirmed that ODOR is a NUISANCE and is > actionable and even Ramsey County is NOT IMMUNE from such action. > While the Ramsey County case is based largely on the Health Effects > from the compost site, the court in it's decision opened the door for > cases involving ODOR as an actionable cause under MN Statue 561.01 . > > http://www.courts.state.mn.us/opinions/sc/current/opc011066-0226.htm > > When you read MN Statue 561.01 It all becomes much clearer now why > the city had to settle in the Case against GSE. The City couldn't > seek damages as a plaintiff as this is a CIVIL action, and could only > seek Enjoinment (a shut down or the facility) or abatement. They > must have thought that getting Abatement would be satisfactory and > enjoinment as a less likely option. > > These decisions while excellent victories for the parties involved, > are also very far reaching in helping others in similar situations, > like us in the W7th St Area in our fight against GSE. > > Though there has been little discussion about GSE as of late, DO NOT > BE FOOLED, we have not stopped and are actively stepping up our > actions. Including the Rally at the State Capitol on March 4th at > 1pm, Making sure the 150 who attended the Monroe Meeting and signed > up are continuing to make complaints when ever they smell the place. > > West End GSE Action Group ( W.E. G.A.G ) has been formed to help > co-ordinate efforts and encourage people to help us as we help them. > Anyone who is interested in joining us in any and all legal avenues > open to us is encouraged to contact Dori Ulman at 651-310-9967 or > myself at this email address or by calling 651-222-2772. > > -- > Sincerely, > John Birrenbach > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > "Six years on the council has trained me to feign interest for long > periods of time" Chris Coleman Jan 21, 2004 > > W 7th Neighborhood, St Paul MN > > Political & Business Consulting > http://www.birrenbach.com/ > > Harmony Cedar Products: Quality Amish Furniture Products: > http://www.harmonycedar.com > _____________________________________________ > SPPS Budget Reduction Forum - Feb. 23-27 > Co-Sponsored By NEAT: http://www.stpaulneat.org/ > _____________________________________________ > NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: > http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul > > Archive Address: > http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/ > _____________________________________________ SPPS Budget Reduction Forum - Feb. 23-27 Co-Sponsored By NEAT: http://www.stpaulneat.org/ _____________________________________________ NEW ADDRESS FOR LIST: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
