HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 92-04CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
RESOLUTION 92- 4
A RESOLUTION CREATING THE LAKE ELMO COMPOST SITE
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo received funds from
Washington County to operate a county-wide compost site
within the city; and
WHEREAS, as of December 31, 1991, these funds are no
longer available from Washington County; and
WHEREAS, promoting and providing a site for the deposit
of leaves and grass clippings is an integral part of Lake
Elmo's Solid Waste Abatement Program; and
WHEREAS, the loss of grant funds from Washington County
has not inhibited the City's desire to provide for a
comprehensive solid waste abatement program for its
residents, including curb side recycling and yard waste
composting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Lake Elmo
City Council hereby declares that the currently existing
compost site, located at 4259 Jamaca Avenue North, will be
operated by the City of Lake Elmo at the following rates:
1. Lake Elmo residents: $ 10000 per year
This fee allows residents to purchase a sticker
that will be provided by the City of Lake Elmo,
which must be permanently affixed to vehicle, and
which will permit the following:
A. Unlimited use of the compost site for
the deposit of residential yard waste
(leaves and grass clippings).
B. Unlimited taking of finished compost for
residential use.
C. +,,,Pnlimited use of the City's "Clean Up Day"
program which allows Lake Elmo residents to
bring pre-determined items to be disposed of
by the City on a date to be set by the City
Council.