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Counci hnember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> <br />RESOLUTION #05-03-083 <br /> <br />RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SUPPORT OF THE SOLID WASTE <br />MANAGEMENT COORDINATING BOARD'S LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVE FOR <br />MORE EFFECTIVE MEANS OF MANAGING CATHODE RAY TUBE (CRT) WASTE <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, technological advances in both televisions and computers have <br />inadvertently created an environmental problem when these electronic products need to be <br />disposed; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, this waste stream, known as E-waste, includes televisions and computer <br />monitors that have cathode ray tubes (CRTs), more commonly known as picture tubes, each of <br />which can contain two (2) to eight (8) pounds of lead; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, these items contribute to lead in our water, air, and soil when disposed with <br />other mixed wastes; and <br /> <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey supports efforts to ensure a long-term and sustainable <br />system to ensure the proper management of old televisions and computers without reliance on <br />government-only solutions. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> <br />That the City of Ramsey supports the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board's <br />legislative initiative to create a viable solution for electronic waste before the legislative <br />prohibition on the placement of products containing cathode ray tubes (televisions and <br />computer monitors) becomes effective July 1, 2005. <br /> <br />That the City of Ramsey supports legislation to solve this problem that includes <br />provisions to require manufacturer responsibility, reliable and convenient collection <br />options, responsible recycling of CRTs, a mechanism to address the backlog of CRTs, <br />and a funding method that does not require substantial end-of-life fees. <br /> <br />~l'he motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />Pearson, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec <br />Councilmember Elvig <br />Councilmember Pearson <br />Councihnember Cook <br />Councihnember Jeffrey <br />Councilrnember Strommen <br /> <br /> <br />