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Case #10: Joint Powers Agreement for the Acquisition of Optical Scan Vote Tabulation Equipment. Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to direct City Staff to enter into negotiations with Anoka County for a lease or purchase agreement for Optical Scan Vote Tabulation Equipment that would minimize the financial impact to the City of Ramsey for the years of 1990 and 1991. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Pearson, Peterson, Cich and DeLuca. Voting No: None. Case #11: Report on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Home Loan Funding in Ramsey. Mr. Hartley indicated that not long ago the City of Ramsey heard that the Department of HUD would not be approving federally insured loans for communities that were not in compliance with Metropolitan Council's Rural Use Policies, specifically, density standards. Upon research, it has been determined that Ramsey would likely receive federally insured loans from FHA and HUD since Ramsey does meet Metropolitan Council's policy regarding density standards. Councilmember Peterson indicated that it is very important that City Staff follow up on this issue to be sure that Ramsey is treated fairly and that rules are not relaxed for those communities not complying with Metropolitan Council's Rural Use Policies. Case #12.'. Joint Powers Agreement for Landfill Abatement Activities. Mr. Hartley stated that there are many programs Ramsey is involved with that qualify for landfill abatement funding and recommended that City Council adopt a resolution to enter into a joint powers agreement with the County for funding of landfill abatement activities. Motion by Councilmember Pearson and seconded by Councilmember Peterson to adopt Resolution //90-06-187 Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into the joint powers agreement for landfill abatement activities on behalf of the City of Ramsey. Further Discussion: Mr. Hartley proceeded to review with Council the proposed activities that qualify for landfill abatement reimbursement. Councilmember Cich noted that the proposed landfill abatement activity work plan includes total curbside service to the entire City of Ramsey and stated that he is not satisfied that alternative proposals have been presented to Council. Mr. Hartley noted that Council has been provided with a report from Anoka County explaining their interpretation of the SCORE Bill and just what Ramsey's responsibility is. Mr. Hartley stated that Anoka County has indicated that Ramsey must have curbside recycling and any other programs in addition to that are welcome. Mr. Hartley indicated that the City has been exploring options for providing curbside recycling with input from haulers. Councilmember Cich expressed concern that including a curbside recycling program in the joint powers agreement for reimbursement will obligate the City in some way. Mr. Hartley replied that including a recycling program in the activities for landfill abatement reimbursement does not obligate the City to a detailed description of how that curbside recycling will be offered. Mr. Hartley also noted that state law requires the City to have curbside recycling programs and the County has interpreted that to mean curbside service to every resident in Ramsey. Councilmember Cich stated that it is unreasonable to create that much additional track traffic and consume that much fuel to provide curbside service to every home in a rural area. Mr. Hartley noted that State legislature views the total responsibility for solid waste activities as being under the counties, and the counties are to administer all solid waste plans for the State of Minnesota; most likely the County's interpretation of the SCORE Bill would stand. City Council / June 26, 1990 Page 8 of 21