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CCMPI,AINM Mr. Mike Rishwain. 1038 Miwok Drive. Lodi, addressed the
RBMI'JgD RE PUTRID council complaining about a nuisance that is being created
CMtS MITTING at 1 West Turner Road. Lodi. Waste from the winery is
iTCM TIE ALLIED creating bacteria, resulting in a very offensive odor.
{RAPE GFCWEFtS According to Mr. Rishwain. this odor affects a large portion
PFCPERTY CN of Lodi. Mr. Rishwain indicated that this situation is
UINR ROAD causing a second problem in that there are an inordinate
nutber of flies present in the area.
Mr. Rishwain further stated that the problem has gone on for
the last four years and that the winery does have some
choices in this mutter, such as duiping the waste material
into city lines.
Mr. Rishwain explained "nuisance" and "public nuisance" as
defined by State statute and asked that the City Cotmcil
direct the City Attorney to file suit to abate this nuisance.
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Council Member Pinkerton stated that it was his recollection
that at the time the Mokelumne Subdivision was bei.-Nre the
Council for approval he expressed his concerns regarding
various incompatible factors in the subject area. Q,-ineil
Member Pinkerton asked that the City Clerk check the mi, -totes
to see if his statement had been entered into the official
record.
Mr. Howard Arnatz, the developer of Mokelumne Village
Subdivision addressed the Council regarding the matter,
giving a history of the situation. Mr. Arnaiz acknowledged
that he did recall Council Member Pinkerton expressing his
concerns at the time of the subdivision approval.
Mr. John Stioh, 1022 Miwok Drive, Lodi, also addressed the
Council indicating that "they" are not against the winery,
but explained that the odor was not a typical "Lodi grape
season smell", but a very offensive odor.
A lengthy discussion followed with questions being directed
to Staff and to those persons who had given testimony.
Following a suggestion by Public Works Director Ronsko, Staff
was directed to prepare a report addressing the various
questions that were posed concerning this cceplaint. Council
.requested that if possible this report be completed so that
it can be presented at the November 7, 1984 regular Council
meeting.