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1 1 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 14, 1994 designate that all garbage collected in Anoka County be brought to the Elk River facility. Anoka County has reduced the "tipping fee" at the Elk River facility in order to make that facility cost competitive with out-of-state landfills. This reduction to the haulers will be made up by collecting a Solid Waste Management Charge with the property tax bills. This new Charge to the landowners should be offset by a reduction in the hauler's charge to their customers because of the haulers reduced costs for disposal. It was noted that there is no way to guarantee that the haulers will reduce the rates they charge their customers. Mr. Stoltz explained that the Anoka County Board of Commissioners believe that the current method for solid waste disposal in Anoka County greatly minimizes the potential for SuperFund litigation in the future and its continuation is of major importance to all landowners. Council Member Kuether noted that now commercial accounts pay for garbage removal according to need and now it appears that they will be paying according to property value. She felt this could be excessive. Mr. Stoltz explained that this is the most equitable plan. However, a County wide study on commercial business will be conducted and if it appears that this method of paying the cost of removal is unfair it will be changed. Mayor Reinert told Mr. Stoltz that it seemed appropriate that the County send all haulers a statement that they are expected to reduce their customer rates. Mr. Stoltz explained that all haulers must sign a contract that contains a "good faith" clause. This clause states that the hauler must inform the landowner where his garbage is going and to make an attempt to lower the rates. The haulers know that the County is watching them and they also know that the public will be informed about the changes. The City Council thanked Mr. Stoltz for coming this evening. RESOLUTION NO. 94 - 02 APPROVING ORGANIZATIONAL CHART AND REPORTING GUIDELINES Mr. Schumacher explained that this matter has been discussed for more than a month at both the City Council work sessions and at the last City Council meeting. The purpose of the updated organizational chart and the corresponding guidelines is an effort to increase efficiencies, communications and to outline responsibilities. The only items that need approval at this time are the chart and reporting guidelines. Job descriptions, job PAGE 3 43