Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/17/1985

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! ! ! ! Committee Meeting Minutes Dated December 6, 1984 - Council noted. Q[aft~.o_r~? ~ _._Metro Council's Prorosed Solid Was.te_Manao~ment Develo_~nent l~uide Polic~ _Plan: .... Mayor Heitman stated that this doc~nent is in the formative stages and there is a real opportunity here to exert some influence on the report regarding this City's ooncerns; Mayor Heitman suggested that an ad hoc congnittee be appointed to follow up on this issue. Councilmember Cox stated that 3 years ago be moved that a landfill committee be formed made up of citizens; the City advertised for members and and not one person applied. ! ! ! Mayor Heitman stated that in lieu of the document being prepared, this oould be the first time the citizens can have an effect. Councilmember Cox warned against getting too hopeful that Ramsey's input will have some influence. Mayor Heitman agreed and stated that doing nothing guarantees nothing. Mayor Heitman continued that Council, citizens and staff must be used as effectively as possible; that he is willing to attend meetings where his attendance will be effective but one person should not be expected to handle the entire load. Councilmember Schlueter suggested that Staff and Council review the document prior to the January 22, 1985 Council meeting; at this point in time, persons can be designated to give the issue i~=diate attention. Mr. Schnelle stated that Staff is in the process of reviewing the document and preparing a statement; after Staff is completed with their review, a citizens committee can be appointed to review the document -- this way the citizens would have something to start with. Mr. Schnelle stated that Staff review of the document will be completed by January 22, 1985. Council consensus is that formation of an ad hoc landfill committee will be included in the January 22 Council agenda. Doug Fountain - Stated better publicity is needed in order to form committees; he was not aware of an attempt to form a landfill committee 3 years ago until May of 1984. Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. Mayor Heitman called the meeting back to order at 9:15 p.m. Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Reimann requesting that any citizens concerned with the landfill issue and interested in serving on the ad hoc committe contact City Hall at 427-1410; further that the formation of this committee be advertised in the Anoka County Union and the Shopper; further that reporter Angela Flint make note of this ad hoc committee Page 12