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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL April 11, 1990 Scalze pointed out that the County has only four composting sites which are open during the summer, noting that there is not a compost site convenient to the northeast quadrant of the County. Scalze suggested that a letter be sent to the County asking for a site that would cover the northeast quadrant more adequately than what is being proposed. Blesener pointed out that there are no available sites within Little Canada that will not effect surface water. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 90-4-176 - ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF CITY STAFF REGARDING THE LACK OF ADEQUATE SITES WITHIN THE CITY TO DEVELOP AS A COMPOST SITE AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO CONTACT RAMSEY COUNTY REQUESTING THAT THE MAPLEWOOD COMPOST SITE BE OPENED DURING THE SUMMER TO PROVIDE A CONVENIENT COMPOSTING LOCATION FOR THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE COUNTY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (4) Scalze, Blesener, Collova, LaValle. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Blesener suggested that information on backyard composting be included in the City's newsletter. Blesener pointed out that the City of St. Paul is discussing adoption of an ordinance controlling compost piles. Scalze suggested that the City address this subject if it becomes a problem. Blesener pointed out some of the problems that can occur with backyard composting such as odor. Blesener also pointed out the State Law which says that yard waste cannot go into garbage. Scalze suggested that City staff obtain model ordinances for the Council to review. LIGHT RAIL The Council noted that Gene DeLonais has expressed an TRANSIT interest in serving as one of the City's COMMITTEE representatives to the Northeast Corridor Light Rail Page 17