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City can accept the force main which goes from the landfill to north of Highway #10. There will also be a system in place to shut down any discharge from the landfill in the event of a storm or the storm sewer system is filled to capacity. WMMI must also obtain the necessary permits from PCA, who monitors the quality of the water being discharged. In addition, WMMI will indemnify the City under their general indemnification. Steve Kollodge, WMMI Engineer, thought that WMMI and the City Staff are in agreement and that it is in everyone's interest to get the groundwater clean-up under way. Councilmember DeLuca suggested that the terminology "the best available technology" be inserted since the project will last for many years and there may be a time when better technology is available. Mr. Goodrich suggested stating "a minimum of 95 percent or the best available technology, whichever is greater". Councilmember DeLuca suggested on Page 3, Item 6, that the televising be done for the new section of sewer line as well as the old. Mr. Goodrich agreed that was the intent, but suggested it be clarified by adding the wording "that would televise the entire system down to the river". Councilmember DeLuca noted the exact northern point where the City's sewer line will be terminated has not been defined. Mr. Jankowski explained the intent is to bring it to the north property line of the Burlington North Railroad tracks and whatever is reasonable beyond that to make the system work. Councilmember DeLuca noted the storm sewer system may be needed for the McKinley Street extension, thinking there may be some cost savings to doing both projects together. He urged Mr. Jankowski to investigate that further. Mr. Jankowski didn't know if the time flame would be such that the two could be done together, but he will look at it more closely. Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Cich to approve the agreement granting authorization to Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. to discharge processed groundwater into the City's storm sewer system as proposed by the City Attorney. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmember DeLuca, Cich, Pearson and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #6: Becky Weiss Bike Roadeo Finance Officer Ashley reviewed the receipt of a donation to be used on behalf of the Becky Weiss Bike Roadeo to promote bicycle safety in the City of Ramsey. Because it is on behalf of a private event, in order to accept the donation and make future disbursements, the City Council must agree that this is something that should happen within the financial records of the City. She suggested the funds be placed in the restricted fund called "Peace Officer Fund". Police Chief Mike Auspos explained some of the items needed for the roadeo. The donation was made to the Ramsey Police Department and deposited in a restricted fund. Though there is no written policy, the funds would be limited only to supplies; no personnel costs will be charged to that account other than possible for promotional celebrities. City Council/December 18, 1990 Page 10 of 13