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'r Councilmember DeLuca introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION ~90-02-48 RESOLUTION STATING CITY'S POSITION WITH RESPECT TO CANDIDATE LANDFILL SITE BUFFERS WHEREAS, candidate landfill Site P is situated within the City and has nearby residential development to the northwest and southeast of the site; and WHEREAS, landfill operations within 5000' of a runway used by piston aircraft are considered to be incompatible; and WHEREAS, landfill operations and related landfill activities 'have the potential to adversely impact surrounding land uses; and WHEREAS, the intent of Chapter 325 laws of 1989 and MSS 473.823, Subd. 3 is m ensure that buffer areas, at a minimum, protect surrounding land uses from adverse or incompatible impacts due to landfill operation and related activities; and WHEREAS, landfill related activities are herein defined to include but are not limited to long-term excavation activities, placement of waste fill, stockpiling of materials for liner, interim and cover requirements, borrow operations for liner, interim and cover materials, soil modification operations, and equipment storage; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is in the process of defining the term "buffer area" and establishing criteria and policies for buffer areas. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: That the City state its position to the Metropolitan council and to the legislature clearly supporting the need for buffer areas which separate and protect surrounding land uses from landfill operations and related landfill activities. That the City staff is directed to work with Metropolitan council, other regulatory agencies and the legislature to promote a policy which will be consistent with legislative intent in Chapter 325, laws of 1989 and MSS 473.823 subd. 3. That the City oppose usurpation of reasonable control over landfill activities through zoning overrides by other governmental jurisdictions or private entities The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Pearson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Reimann Councilmember DeLuca Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Cich Councilmember Peterson and the following voted against the same: None