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COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 1997 Resolution No. 97 - 45, Amending the Employee Approved Personal Computer Purchase Plan OPEN MIKE Joel Tagg, 7504 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes appeared under open mike to discuss his property entry easement. He referred to the information he received at the last Council meeting regarding the proposed closing of his easement. Mr. Tagg referred to a letter he sent to each Council member. Mr. Tagg explained that back in the early 70's there was a trade for approximately 217,000 square feet, approximately five (5) acres, for an eighth of an acre, or 17,000 square feet, of easement into his 28 acres. Mr. Tagg referred to the value of this easement to him, not so much in terms of financial as the right to use his easement as it sits today. Mr. Tagg stated Roger Butler of Anoka County Highway Department has informed him the County has recommended his easement be closed upon completion of the commercial development of the Village Project. Mr. Butler also pointed out that Mr. Tagg is currently not a part of the City's project. Mr. Tagg was also informed the City refers to Mr. Tagg's driveway as a road; it is not a road, it is his driveway. He was told a driveway is harder to close off than a road and that is what the City is trying to do. Mr. Tagg stated he was also informed he could develop his property since he is a separate entity and the easement would have to remain as long as he was not connected to the City's project. Mr. Tagg stated Mr. Wessel's response to any concern or question raised regarding his property or Arctic Sandblasting, is "the City doesn't need you, stay as long as you like, and we'll build around you." Mr. Tagg pointed out he has over -length, over -height and over -width trucks coming into his business and asked if the City want them coming in the boulevard and coming across to his property. This would turn the road into a temporary access which at any time could be changed. Mr. Tagg said he does not believe this is right. RECYCLING DEPARTMENT, JACKIE CONSTANT FIRST READING, Ordinance No. 08 - 97, Repealing Section 507, and Replacing Section 507 with Ordinance No. 08 - 97, Solid Waste Organized Collection - Ms. Constant explained the Council passed a resolution at the February 24, 1997, Council Meeting instructing Staff to prepare an ordinance to establish organized collection. This resolution enabled the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and interested parties, including the licensed haulers to prepare an ordinance to establish an efficient collection system. Council Member Kuether asked if the ordinance was the actual contract between the hauler and the City or does ordinance this give permission to enter into a contact. Ms. Constant replied this is the organized collection ordinance, it does not address the contract. PAGE 2