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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _5_ February 23, 2005 Review the provisions of the City's Small Municipal Separate Sewer Systems (MS41 Permit and 2004 Annual Report, - PowerPoint Presentation by Administrator Worthington (continued) Council member Lindstrom asked about the community sponsored rain barrel program. Is it a program already in effect in the metro and can the City simply join it, or will the City have to create it? Administrator Worthington said that several years ago there was some discussion at the County level about implementing a rain barrel program but it never got off the ground. The City would probably be blazing some new territory, but it is something the City would do in conjunction with other municipalities. It would be funded entirely through charges for the actual rain barrels themselves that the City would purchase and sell to residents. It would be a voluntary program. CONSENT AGENDA: Lindstrom moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as outlined below. The motion was unanimously approved. 1. General Disbursements through February 18, 2005: $ 61,475.02 • Payroll (02/01/05 - 02/15/05 $ 14,707.93 2. Replacement of 1999 Ford 350 Dump Truck 3. Amendment to Special Revenue Funds 204 and 208 for 2004 Budget 4. Appointment of Prosecuting Attorney for 2005 -Martin Costello, Hughes and Costello 5. Approval of partial pay estimate #7 to Jay Brothers, Inc., in the amount of $1,026.00, for the 2004 Curtiss Field Pond Improvements Consideration of an ordinance re arding cleanup of clandestine tiru labs Administrator Worthington said that municipalities in the metropolitan area are experiencing a rise in small, clandestine methamphetamine labs. These labs can be highly mobile, located in trailers, garages, and vehicles, and pose significant public health and environmental risks to communities due to the toxic chemicals used in the manufacturing process. Typically, these chemicals are either poured down the sanitary or storm sewers, or dumped on open ground around the lab site. This causes pollution to soils, groundwater and open water sources within the watershed. Current State statute addresses the illegal manufacture of methamphetamine and other drugs; however, cities have been strongly advised to adopt ordinances that establish responsibility with the property owner for cleanup of any toxic substances that result from the manufacture of those drugs. This ordinance will allow the City to assess a property owner for the cost of cleanup of pollution related to illegal drug manufacturing on their property, if the property owner does not comply with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's requirements for that cleanup. This protects the City's interests in ensuring that the pollution is abated, and establishes a clear line of responsibility with the property owner. S