Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/18/1984

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I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I C/September 10, 1984 long until it is completed." "Mr. Otter replied the final grades of the ski hill, 4 years, 1983." Mr. Fountain stated that he also questions the validity of the April 30, 1979 minutes; that he had made comments at the meeting and those comments are not recorded in the minutes. Mr. Fountain stated that he also recalls Mr. Otter commenting that the landfill operation would cease in the Fall of 1981. Councilmember Van Wagner stated that she does not recall if Mr. Otter quoted the year 1981, but she does recall the mention of 3 years. Councilmember Van Wagner also pointed out that reference was made to her comments regarding ordinances being violated and stated that those subject ordinances were County ordinances. Mr. Fountain proceeded to read excerpts from past Council minutes. April 30, 1979 - "M. Gallagher asked if the park and ski resort are approved to go for sure and when will they start it." "Mr. Otter stated he is paying funds to the City of Ramsey to be escrowed for that purpose." "Mr. Otter stated there are two ground water lisymeters test tubes in the ground to determine what would be leaching through the ground. These have been concerns of the regulatory agencies." "Mr. Hutchison of the two lisymeters tested only one occasion did they get a tube of moisture, not enough to even sample." "Mr. Wyatt asked how they know what-is in a load of garbage." "Mr. Otter stated he doesn't know but they do investigate anything questionable that is found." "Councilman Cox said that he didn't hear Mr. Otter answer any questions with a yes or no. The City has to depend on agencies like PCA to see that things are done. It is about time credibility and accountability come back to government. People deserve answers." May 5, 1981 - "Mayor Gamec said one purpose of tonight's meeting is to look at a future contract with the landfill management. Mayor Gamec said another reason is to discuss raising the per cubic yard fee to Ramsey." "Some of the citizens present requested that the lime be cleaned off the back of Hatch's lot, and it was agreed that this should be resolved." May 7, 1980 - "Mayor Gamec called the m~eting to order at 9:25 a.m. He stated the purpose of the meeting was to review the present landfill contract and the problems with the landfill with Mr. Don Otter of Waste Management." "Councilman Cox also said if this landfill is not run properly it could ruin the entire City of Ramsey." "Mr. Otter asked if the City and residents want to talk about expansion of the facility." Page 4 of 14