Minutes - Council - 05/19/1981 - Special

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Special Council Meeting 5:30 P.M. May 19, 1981 Members Present: Mayor Gamec Comacilmember Van Wagner Councilmemb er Sorteberg Councilmember Reiman~ Councilmemb er Cox Also Present: Mr. Richard Sha~ Consulting Engineer Mr. William Goodrich, City Attorney Mr. Clayton R. Berg, Building Official Mr. Goodrich stated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the current situation of the landfill as well as to advise the City Comacil as to how the City should proceed with this matter. He further stated the meeting would be conducted under regulations allowing for a closed meeting based on attorney/client rights inasmuch as they would be dis- cussing the lawsuit agafns% the City of Anoka. A discussion among Council members followed in regards to Councilmember Van Wagner's involvement in landfill issues inasmuch as she currently resides adjacent to the landfill. The Council concensus was that she would probably have to determine her- self what she felt may constitute a conflict of interest. Mayor Gamec announced that the methane extraction flaring would take place at 7:30 A.M., Wednesday, May 20, 1981. Council discussion on this matter followed. City Attorney Goodrich explained to the City Council the current status of the landfill issue. A lengthy discussion by the City Council followed. Mr. Sha presented the City Council with a proposal he felt they should consider. Another lengthy discussion regarding his recommendation followed. City Attorney Goodrich asked the City Council for direction. It was their concensus that he proceed as he had been previously directed and report back to them at a special meeting which is set for 6:30 P.M., Tuesday, May 26, 1981. ~ ~ "/?City ~ini stoat or/C1 erk