A major point of dispute in our recent city council meetings has
centered over the request of several local farmers to modify the
zoning ordinance controlling the property where our local grain
processing facility resides. Basically, the farmers are losing money
beacuse the grain company hasn't been able to construct the storage
tangs necessary to offer "contract pricing" on the grain the famers
bring in. It's apparently cost local producers $625,000 in the last
two quarters or so.
This sounds like a reasonable request, but there is also a group of
citizens who oppose the construction of any new tanks at the site.
Their argument centers around environment and health concerns. Valid concerns, I should think.
The city council will vote on the issue on October 24. Both groups
have promised legal action (depending on how the council votes).
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