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209 April 9, 1984 Mr. Schumacher reported there is a meeting on Wednesday, April 10, in the Governor's office with the people who propose this system. Mayor Benson asked how this would affect the City of Circle Pines and Mr. Gibas said he felt Circle Pines would loose somewhere between $16,000.00 and $30,000.00 per year. These loss figures ill be discussed at the scheduled meeting. Mayor Benson asked if there is not an installation charge and Mr. Gibas said the State will only receive 50% of the so- called savings and the firm installing the system would receive 50%. Mr. Marier asked what happens to the ash? how much traffic generated by the hauling of the chips? What about the pollution from burning wood chips? There seems to be a number of unanswered questions. Mr. Reinert asked if the Legislators from this area have been notified to be at this meeting to support the Cities? He felt this should be done. The meeting is scheduled for April 10, 1984 at 9:00 A.M. in the Governor's office. Mr. Gibas pointed out this meeting had just been set on this day. Mr. Gibas, Mr. Rapp, Mr. Schumacher will be attending this meeting and it was felt that any Council member who could, should benpresent. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Schumacher had provided the Council Members with the Recommendatons of the Ways & Means Committee for salary adjustments for the salaried and non -union employees. All recommendations have been approved with the exception of the City Administrator's salary. The Ways & Means Crmittee had prepared a number of items to be completed by the Administrator during the 1984 fiscal year. Mr. Schumacher went through the items briefly. Mr. Marier moved to approve the Ways & Means recommendation for the Administrator's salary adjustment, retroactive to January 1, 1984. Seconded by Mr. Reinert. Motion carried unanimously. UPDATE ON JOINT MUNICIPAL BILL, Mr. Schumacher presented the legislative action that has been taken on this bill to this date. Mayor Benson asked about the investments - shouldn't there be a quarterly report on this? Mr. Schumacher said the new interest rate has just been received and there will be a report. Mayor Benson noted he had also received information from the County on the Economic Development Committee. Mr. Schumacher said he was working with Mrs. Langfeld on that project. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Beson had received a letter from the Governor's office asking for input as the Chairman of the Metro Council. This will need to be pre- sented within the next couple of days.