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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
"SPECIAL"
MAY 24, 1989
1. Mayor Kuchera called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Kuchera, Mayer, McKnight, Sprute, Galler
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Administrator Thompson
2. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the proposed Solid Waste
ordinance and related policies.
3. Administrator Thompson reviewed the proposed solid waste ordinance and the
need for the ordinance in order to comply with State and County laws and to
operate the automated collection system efficiently. Councilmember Mayer
asked if the proposed definitions of Hazardous Waste and Solid Waste would
have an impact on the City's landfill ordinance. Administrator Thompson
stated that since landfills were addressed in a separate cnapter, that the
solid waste ordinance would not affect the sanitary landfill ordinance.
Councilmember Mayer stated that he was extremely concerned about the possibility
of incinerator ash disposal in Farmington. Councilmember Sprute suggested the
following:
a. Have Administrator Thompson contact Commissioner Joe Harris
regarding his views on ash disposal in Farmington.
b. Have Council consider adopting a resolution stating
Farmington's opposition to receiving any incinerator ash.
c. Contact the cities of Lakeville, Apple Valley, and Rosemount
regarding a joint meeting of the Administrators, Mayors and/or
Council to discuss a joint position on the incinerator.
Councilmember Galler also requested that Administrator Thompson ask Commissioner
Joe Harris if the County staff had responded to his request to compare the
County's plan to the New York "Solid Waste blueprint" study. It was the concensus
of the Council that staff should follow through with these requests.
4. Administrator Thompson reviewed the proposed Solid Waste policies, noting
that the policies were necessary to operate the Automated system effeciently.
Administrator Thompson stressed the need to maintain flexibility during the
start-up period so that staff could adjust to any problems which may occur.
Adminstrator Thompson stated that the initial system only addressed 90 gallon
container, but could accomodate 60 gallon containers and possibly garbage bag
collection once the city had a chance to analyze the operation. Finance
Director Henneke presented a sample rate schedule, noting that if the City was
going to change over to a volume based system, commercial rates would need to
be increased significantly. Mr. Henneke stated that a rate comparison with
other solid waste collection services indicated that Farmington's commercial rates
were low. It was the concensus of the Council that staff present a complete rate
schedule and analysis to the 2nd meeting in June. Councilmemebers Mayer and
Galler asked if the 1; yard dumpsters were going to be used. Superintendent of
General Services Kaldunski indicated that they would be used initially, but it was
hoped that number could be reduced by offering a lower rate to firms using containers
compatible with the automated system. Solid Waste Coordinator Robert Williamson
stated that while the Council could immediately incorporate 60 gallon containers,
they should allow a 1 year shakedown period before using them so the demand and
user rates could be studies. General Services Superindendent Kaldunski noted
that the transition to the 90 gallon containers had gone smoothly with only 18
complaints recieved and only 4 of those were relating to the containers being too
large. Concilmember Sprute stated that he wad still disappointed that 60 gallon
containers were not included in the system and that he could not support it until
they were included. Concilmember Sprute indicated that staff could make
estimates on the 60 gallon container credit at this time. Concilmember Mayer
stated that he was in favor of a shakedown period, but it should only be 6 months
rather than 1 year.
It was the concensus of the Council that the Solid Waste Ordinance and
policy be placed on the next agenda and the rate schedule be placed on the
second meeting in June.
Motion by Mayer, Second by McKnight to adjourn at 9:10 P.M., APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
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Larry Thompson
City Administrator
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