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Further discussion: Councilmember Beyer inquired if the cost for City water and sewer were considered. Mr. Schroeder informed her that this is one of the choices for the utilities route. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that the owner of the property said something about the outlot on the east side. Mr. Schroeder stated that when Bury and Carlson originally "came into town", it became known to all that Outlot B was dedicated to public utilities. Minnesota Sawdust had been using that for access. Either Don Greenberg or Bury and Carlson owned it, so the owner went through the action to allow him easement rights to use that access. It cost him $13,000 to gain that right; the title is cleared. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Hardin, Beyer, Peterson and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #11: Waste Management Ski Hill Agreement City Administrator Schroeder stated that most recently Council authorized him to send a letter to Waste Management, with a list of comments and suggestions, etc. relative to resolution of the ski hill agreement. The response from Waste Management was that the Minnesota State legislature was working on some issues that they (Waste) felt impacted the agreement. He stated he underst,'mds that the State intends to take control of a number of closed landfills; the Anoka Regional Sanitary Landfill is one of those. Mr. Schroeder suggested that the ski bill will probably not be allowed upon State property and further, if it is allowed, it will be "tied up" for years in environmental reviews and liens. He added that the option appears to be whether or not to take the 50-acre parcel previously offered. The PCA rules on handling transfers of property with the State are expected to be written by September. Therefore, it is in the City's best interest to come to closure on this issue soon. Between now and September, the PCA will also be determining the basis for environmental liens upon property which was under ownership of a landfill at date of law passage. Mr. Schroeder felt that this leaves the City in a position of ve~5, little leverage regarding passage of this property to the City. It appears the City will be in a position of needing Waste Management's assistance to insure that environmental liens are not attached to the 50-acre parcel. The City will also need their (Waste) assistance in shifting the 50-acre line here and there to fit recreational development needs. Councilmember Peterson stated he would like Staff and the City Attorney to review this information. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the State is not acquiring title to the landfill, they are placing a lien on it. It's to be their security for environmental clean-up. The Pollution Control Agency is in the process of defining the rules. The State is not sure how the lien will work; however, the City will have to get this lien released. Mr. Schroeder felt that the City would have to work with the PCA to make sure the rules written do not negatively impact Ramsey. He summarized that because of the environmental liens, the ski hill will not happen. The question is if the 50 acres will be encumbered in any way and will the City be able to mold the 50 acres the way it wants to. City Attorney Goodrich agreed that the City needs to be talking to the PCA as the specifics are unknown at this point. Mr. Schroeder stated that these same concerns relate to Sunwood Drive. City Council/June 14, 1994 Page 10 of 13