Though they technically have no power, it's at least feasible that Laidlaw has held off filing until they've heard all of the input the committee can muster before they see an actual application.
It's an example of Laidlaw following through on their effort to "work with the city" even if they're simply listening to an advisory committee.
As far as when it will be filed, I think the estimates of "before the end of the year" are way too conservative. The email correspondence Matt had with the environmental committee that met with Laidlaw in early August seemed to think it would be "any day now." Laidlaw typically releases PRs on Mondays- so next Monday August 31st (as I've stated before) is a distinct possibility. The following Monday, September 7th is Labor Day. So it seems Aug. 31, Sept. 14, or Sept. 21 are likely dates. Any later than that and Mike has blown yet another timeline estimate as it will clearly be after "late summer." I actually think we're past late summer, but...
"At times one remains faithful to a cause only because its opponents do not cease to be insipid."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
