Agenda - Council - 08/14/1990 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I ,I I I I I In the case of the Conditional Use Permit affecting solid waste facilities in the Metropolitan Area, the conditions or restrictions must be found to 'be reasonable by the Metropolitan Council or be subject to an override. Therefore, the time requirements of the City's Conditional Use Permit will likely be judged reasonable if they follow the permitted capacity rather than the specified date or time. It is for this reason that the Council should review any promises, proposals, or agreements that involve specific dates as having limited meaning. Future Site for Landfill (Site "P"/ The need for another site for a landfill in Anoka County is currently being reviewed by the "Anoka County Siting Authority". The City of Ramsey has held the position that none of the sites in Anoka County are suitable due to the very light soils and the potential for ground water contamination. We have also argued that sites should be evaluated based on the total impact of the landfill, not just the increased impact due to continued landfill operation. By accelerating the rate of operations at the Ramsey site, we could actually give evidence that would show less impact resulting from a new landfill. Possible Closure of the Elk River Landfill If the Elk River Landfill closes, the demand for a new landfill increases and the risk of a new landfill in the area (possibly Site "P") is increased. It should be noted that Elk River did not start this round of price cuts, but rather responded to protect their interest. Here are the pros and cons related to this request as evaluated by staff. Pros: Landfill capacity could be met earlier than without the reduction in tipping fee. More cash could be received in 1990 from the 10% royalty. A more rapid filling rate at the landfill could mean the sledding hill proposal could be considered on schedule. Cons: Loss of at least $78,000.00 per year in tipping fee revenue. Loss of future revenue at a presumably higher rate from the 10% royalty. Increased activity at the landfill. Possible closure of the Elk River LandFzll placing greater need for Site "P". Fill would be placed in an unlined landfill as opposed to the lined facility at Elk River. No real assurance that the reduction in the tipping fee will result in the landfill meeting capacity earlier or on time. By filling the landfill early, we may prove that Site "P" is needed. Possible increased litter on Highway #10. Based on this analysis on the request of Waste Management of Minnesota, staff recommends: 1) 2) The City Council reject the request as submitted by Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. Any counter proposals that suggest possible early closure of the landfill should be confirmed by the Minnesota Pollution Conrrot Agency, the Metropolitan Council and Anoka County,.