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Resident raises safety and environmental concerns about proposed Pateros recycling center
Summary
During public comment on July 21, resident Kelly Gates opposed the proposed recycling center, saying she was worried it would increase crime and pollute the river and soil.
During the July 21 meeting resident Kelly Gates spoke during audience input to oppose the proposed recycling center. Gates said she was concerned that the facility — as proposed — could lead to a rise in crime in the area and could cause pollution to the nearby river and soil if not properly managed.
The minutes record Gates' concerns but do not include details about the proposed site's location, operational plans, or any staff response recorded in the meeting minutes. The council did not take immediate action on the comment during that meeting.
