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Mr. Schnelle agreed that the proposed resolution would be revised to address the existing landfill site only. Mr. Schnelle further stated that the time period can be addressed in the final agreement. Council.consensus is to revise the last paragraph of the proposed resolution as follows: "Now, Therefore, be it resolved that the City of Ramsey hereby confirms its continued commitment to a cooperative effort for utilization of this resource." Motion by Councilmember Sorteberg and seconded by Councilmember Reimann to adopt Resolution #83-7 regarding provision of methane gas to C.A.P. and Waltek, Inc., with the above mentioned corrections. (Please refer to resolution file for Resolution #83-7). Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Reimann, Schlueter and Van Wagner. Voting No: None. COUNCIL NEW BUSINESS Case #1: Damage To Pro~er~ Caused By ~ty Snow Plow; Case Of Mr. James Acers, 8600 176th Avenue NW: Mayor Gamec and Councilmember Reimann informed Mr. Acers that it has been the policy that the City is not responsible for damage to anything that is in the City right-of-way, such as Mr. Acers' decorative posts at the end of his driveway. Mr. Acers replied that he brought the matter to Council's attention because he has lived in Ramsey for four years and this is the first time the snow plows have damaged the posts at the end of his driveway, that the drivers were plowing to far into the ditch and if the posts were not there they would have damaged the culvert. Mr. Acers also informed Council that there are several obstructions in the right-of-way along 176th, that the City should request all violators to remove obstructions from City right-of-way in order to protect City equipment. He also stated that the City could request public worksmen to exercise caution when approaching driveways. Mayor Gamec replied that the City would campaign to inform the public to remove obstructions from the City right-of-way. Motion by Councilmember Reimann and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg to disapprove of authorizing the City of Ramsey to replace the decorative post located on driveway edge at Mr. Acer's residence at 8600 - 176th Avenue NW that were damaged by the City's snow plow truck when plowing snow on Thursday, December 30, 1982. Further, that an article be published in the "Ramsey Resident" informing the public that the City is not responsible for damage to articles that are in the City right-of-way. Further Discussion: Mr. Schnelle recommended that Council direct Merle Mevissen to prepare a list of those property owners with obstructions in the City right-of-way. Councilmember Reimann noted that if any obstructions in the City right-of-way cause damage to City equipment, the City will take action to have the obstruction removed. Councilmember Reimann then amended his motion to read as follows: C/January 25, 1983 Page 8 of 17