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Mayor Heitman called for a roll call vote. <br /> <br />Councilme~ber Schlueter - Aye <br />Gouncilmember Reimann- Naye <br />Mayor Heitman - Aye <br />Councilmenber Cox - Naye <br />Councilmenber Sorteberg - Naye <br /> <br />Motion failed. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Sorteberg and seconded by Mayor Heitman to offer the <br />Police Department a oounter proposal to include a 4.5% salary increase for <br />1985, a 4.0% salary increase for 1986 and a $10/month health insurance increase <br />for each of the ~o years. <br /> <br />Mayor Heitman called for a roll call vote. <br /> <br />Councilmenber Sorteberg - Aye <br />Councilmenber COx - Naye <br />Mayor Heitman- Aye <br />Councilmember Reimann- Naye <br />Councilmember Schlueter - Aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br />Case #11: Di~usMio~ Regarding Situation Between Waltek,. Inc. And MPCA:. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox stated that there is a very critical matter existing between <br />MPCA and Waltek. Councilm~nber COx stated that prior to the present operator <br />at the landfill, he and Mr. Schnelle noticed ponding areas at the landfill; <br />these ponding areas lead to contamination; and at this time, PCA was putting <br />their stamp of approval to the operation of the landfill; he and Mr. Schnelle <br />worked to see that proper sloping was attained at the landfill. Councilm~ber <br />Cox stated that Waltek has been cooperating with the County to utilize the <br />methane gas at the landfill to generate electricity. At the same time Waltek <br />is working to solve problems created by PCA, PCA is giving Waltek the choice of <br />a 1st, 2nd or 3rd class violation and fine for improper storage of freon and <br />caustics. ~his improper storage has not created any contamination but has the <br />potential to. The cost of a 3rd class fine is $25,000. North Dakota is working <br />very agressively to get Mr. Walters of Waltek to relocate in North Dakota by <br />offering to move his operation and key personnel and sell him a facility for <br />$1.00. Councilmenber Cox stated that the City Attorney should contact PCA and <br />request that they give Waltek 30 days to get into compliance; why fine somebody <br />$25,000 that is already cooperating with the County and considering expnding <br />and hiring 10 more people. Minnesota's Governor is running all over the worlk <br />trying to get more business for Minnesota and at the same time our existing <br />businesses are being chased away. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich stated that even though Waltek provides the City with <br />tax base and jobs, it would be inappropriate for the City Attorney to get <br />involved and set a precedent; Mr. Walters should have his own attorney review <br />this situation. <br /> <br />August 13, 1985 <br /> <br />Page 18 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />