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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 21, 1987 PAr,E 2 who specializes in working on EAW/EIS review process monitoring. They feel that by having an attorney this would ensure that the County and its consultants are properly operating the Landfill EAW/EIS process. B. Compost Bruce Dunn, the City's representative to the County's Solid Waste Commission, Jim Hulbert, Environmental Health Specialist for Washington County and Jim Junker of Junker Sanitation were present to discuss a proposal by Junker Sanitation to use the compost site for disposal of uncontaminated yard waste (leaves and grass clippings). This would be an addition to the composting site now open to the public. They propose that the City enter into a one year agreement with Junker Sanitation (but allow other waste hauler licenses in the City the same opportunity) to use the site. Each hauler would be charged $2 for each yard of uncontaminated yard waste deposited at the site which would pay the wages for the persons hired by the City to monitor the site. It was suggested that the hauler pay $500 up -front to use this site. The hauler will pay the $500 and at the end of each month he will be billed for the number of yards that were dumped. For example, if he dumped 250 yards, he would owe us $500. Washington County provides funding for cities who wish to operate their own compost sites to a $3,800 annual maximum; $1,200 for site maintenance, $1,200 for a site monitor salary and $1,400 for publicity and public education. Any expenses incurred beyond these maximum will be the responsibility of the City. Councilman Johnson explained he was behind this program, but had a concern on the liability position the City is in without some strong bonding and protection. The $1000 licensed bond for wastehaulers in the City may be sufficient for garbage pickup, but not for running a solid waste landfill. The City Council had no objections with the pilot project with Junker Sanitation, but requested the City Attorney to work out an agreement with the appropriate license bonding, cancellation clause and addressing material ownership. This draft agreement will be brought back for Council approval at the next City Council meeting. 5. PLANNING, LAND USE & ZONING A. Shoreland Permit: Donald Wright, 2069 Lake Elmo Avenue Mr. Don Wright proposes to build an addition onto his home and replace the drainfield at 2069 Lake Elmo Avenue (Lot 7, Schwartz-Martinco Addition). This property is adjacent to the southeast shore of Lake Elmo; therefore, Shoreland Regulations apply. No variances are required; therefore, City Engineer Bohrer recommended the Shoreland Permit be granted. The applicant will then proceed with a building permit application for the addition and drainfield through the Building Official.