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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 1987 PAGE 2 5. Public Inquiries Bill Boylan, 50th St., asked what is the status of the proposal to pave 47th and 50th Street. Acting Mayor Armstrong answered that we were waiting for approval by the state agency on the 35 mph curve at Kimbro Avenue and 43rd Street. This project has not been ordered. As a concerned citizen, Mr. Boylan conveyed his displeasure and dismay on the Council denial of the Erickson Freeway Service Center application. He had no financial gain in this proposal, but hoped in the future the Council would reconsider such applications. 6. Landfill Project Update Dan Novak introduced Linda Ramirez as the treasurer of the Lake Elmo Landfill Citizen's Advisory Committee. Linda explained the committee was well aware of what the landfill expenses were and gave a brief explanation on the landfill photos and expenses. Dan Novak stated he underestimated the cost of the visual aids and asked if the amount could be extended. If the bill passes out of the full Senate, they would have to deal with lobbying the entire full Senate and the House. This would involve 140 summary sheets at an estimated cost of $2.00 each which would add up to $300. A remote control switch was purchased for a slde projector for $21, and $100 was spent on miscellaneous items. M/S/P Moe/Graves - to allow up to $1500 (total) for spending by the Lake Elmo Landfill Citizen's Committee to fight the proposed landfill. (Motion carried 4-0). Representative Willard Munger who chairs the House Full Committee on Environmental and Natural Resources does not prefer the exclusion of regional par], land as proposed landfill sites. He does not advocate a solution to this because if this bill passes onto the floor, there will be amendments tacked on for prime ag land and historical sites. Munger is a strong ally although he does not believe the legislative process is the solution. Rep. Munger had staff person Ann Glumac request the MPCA, Met Council and Washington County to officially establish the siting process which will be in a non-public meeting. On March 22 the Senate Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee heard testimony on legislation which would prohibit a landfill in a Regional Park. After considerable discussion Senator Gene Merriam added an amendment requiring counties to locate an alternative site if park sites were excluded. Senator Gregg Dahl also added an amendment to the bill excluding landfill sites adjacent to current landfills. The amended bill passed unanimously moving on to he Full Senate committee. On March 31st the House of Representatives Environment and Natural Resources Committee heard testimony on the bill. The House Committee Chairman Willard Munger would not call for a vote, as the legislation in his words was "too controversial;", but he did want to hear the