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31 March 16, 1987 Stanek/NSP controversy Motion made by Atkinson, Peltier seconded, directing the staff to make contact with persons owning property adjoining the roadway right-of-way in an attempt to obtain voluntary easements into the Joseph Stanek property. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.B Approval of Recycling Agreement Earlier this year, Washington County submitted a Memorandum of Agreement to the City of Hugo that would authorize county payment of approximately $1200 to the Hugo Recycling Center. City Attorney, Charles Johnson, questioned a section of the agreement that requires that the city will hold the county harmless from any claims arising out of negligence in the operation of the recycling center. Mr. Johnson recommended that although the county may require this language in the agreement, there should also be a provision that the county will hold the city harmless from any claims resulting from negligence by the county. After a review of this agreement by the county attorney's office, they have agreed to provide such language in the contract. Execution of this agreement is necessary to provide grant funding for the Hugo Recycling Center. Motion made by Atkinson, Peltier seconded, that the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the/Memorandum Agreement on behalf of the City of Hugo. revise All aye. Motion Carried. 7.0 Boy Scout Troop #151 Recycling Agreement In addition to entering into a formalized agreement with Washington County for grant funds to run the Hugo Recycling Center, the city is also required to enter into an agreement with Boy Scout Troop #151 regarding same. The agreement, essentially, designates the Boy Scout Troop as the operators of the recycling center and requires certain performance standards. In the Fall of 1986, Boy Scout Troop #151 appeared before the Council with a proposal for operation of the recycling center. The proposed resolution is consistent with county requirements, the Boy Scout Troop plan of operation, and recommendations from the City Attorney. This agreement is necessary if the city is to secure the desired grant from Washington County. Motion made by Peltier, Olson seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION 1987-33, A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RECYLCING CENTER AGREEMENT WITH HUGO BOY SCOUT TROOP #151. All aye. Motion Carried. 7.D Appointment of Solid Waste Committee As per the Solid Waste Management Masterplan for Washington County, the City is required to appoint a solid waste advisior committee to the City Council to deal with future solid waste issues. Mr. Jim Hulbert of Washington County has indicated that all cities and townships are required to comply with the county's masterplan and that, although some cities have appointed a special advisior committee, many communities have appointed their Planning Commission or other existing committees to serve as the advisory gorup to the City Council. The option of how the city wishes to proceed with this matter is up to Council discretion.