 A refuse site proposal has caused a stir in one Bemidji neighborhood, calling on the greater Bemidji Joint Planning Board to consider issue a permit for the business. John Refuse is looking to park Refuse Truck and empty dumpsters on a plot of land located next to a former landfill site. The business owners currently live on the land and are requesting a permit from the JPB. But at a meeting held this evening, the JPB says it may deny the permit request. We as staff, after going through our land use plan and our comprehensive planning process with our zoning ordinance, we feel that this is not the best possible location for our service refuse facility. So just the way the land is being developed out there, I don't know if a refuse service facility really just fits in with the zoning. A final decision on the proposed site will be issued during the JPB's August 9th meeting. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.