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Public Works Director Olson confirmed there is no cost. <br />CouncilmemberElvig clarified the testing is only for water quality,for the record. <br />Ms.Reasonconfirmedthat is the case. <br />Councilmember Elvig mentioned Ramsey’s water table is going down and others are using it. <br />He asked if the MPCA can work with the City to solve other issues. <br />Ms.Reasonresponded these types of issues would be handled by another department at the <br />MPCA. <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Mayor Ramsey, to recommend that the City <br />Council approveof the access agreement subject tothe review and approval by the City <br />Attorney. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson McGloneand Councilmembers Elvig, Mayor <br />Ramsey, and Councilmember Tossey. Voting No: None. <br />Case #2:Consider Policy for the Disposition of Surplus Wood and Tree Waste <br />Parks Supervisor Riverbloodreviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Elvig raised the issue of the City being responsible for spreading bugs or <br />diseases to others’ property. <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood explained the policy states the City is not responsible for diseased <br />trees or other issues. <br />Councilmember Elvig noted he spoke with Police Chief Kapler in regard to Happy Days. There <br />will be a bonfire at the Happy Days festival this year. He suggested the diseased trees be kept <br />separate and used for the bonfire. <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood commented the wood does belong to the City until it is declared for <br />sale. <br />Chairperson McGlone inquired if a previous policy is being ratified. <br />Parks Supervisor Riverblood responded there is no policy in place. If the wood was in a <br />resident’sproperty, they could have it if they wished. If the property owner did not want it, Staff <br />brought it back, and it was offered as first come, first served. <br />Chairperson McGlone noted the County owns the compost site, thoughthey do not accept waste <br />from commercial businesses. He proposed that perhaps the City could be exempt from that. He <br />Public Works Committee / March 15, 2011 <br />Page 3of 6 <br /> <br />