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COUNCIL MINUTES )110 OPEN MIKE • No one appeared under Open Mike. JUNE 9, 1997 UPDATE AND REVIEW OF SENIOR CENTER AND SENIOR ACTIVITIES, PEG SMITH Ms. Smith reviewed the active calendar of events and trips being planned for 1997-1998. Council Member Neal commented on the good attendance at meals and thanked Ms. Smith. Mr. Schumacher inquired regarding the level of participation for out of town trips. Ms. Smith advised they always sell out and reviewed the number of seniors who participate at various activities. CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY FOR RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING, JACKIE CONSTANT Ms. Constant reviewed the 1997 Agreement for Residential Recycling executed by Anoka County. This agreement provides financial assistance to the City for expenses incurred in 1997 for the coordination and promotion of recycling in the community. The agreement is also asking for the reimbursement of $33,993.55. Ms. Constant advised this is the standard agreement that the City has entered into with Anoka County in the past. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Agreement with Anoka County for Residential Recycling. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 11 - 97 INCORPORATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE EXCEPTION POLICY FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM FAILURES, PETER KLUEGEL Mr. Kluegel reviewed Emergency Ordinance No. 11 - 97 Incorporating an Administrative Exception Policy for Septic System Failures. He advised the Building Department has received requests for septic system repairs on existing lots that require a variance from the existing code. In order to save time to eliminate a health hazard, staff recommends adoption of an emergency ordinance that permits an administrative exception when no other location is available for the drainfield repair. Mr. Kluegel explained this process will only be used as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted. Council Member Bergeson noted the conditions for compliance and asked if they should be included in the motion. Mr. Kluegel explained they should be included. Council Member Neal moved to approve the Emergency Ordinance No. 1 1 - 97 Incorporating an Administrative Exception Policy for Septic System Failures with six conditions as indicated in Mr. KlugeFs report. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.