5.2. SR 08-04-1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Energy City SCORE Grant Request Ms. Sarah Coppock of the Energy Alley Program and I, are working to incorporate green products into some of the demonstration sites for Energy City. Specifically, the Energy House being constructed by the Suburban Northwest Builders Association is the first site proposed to introduce these materials. The primary focus of this SCORE Grant proposal, is to educate residents on the availability of green products that can be incorporated into remodeling projects or new construction. This program is the next logical step from curbside recycling, because it helps to create a market for recycled materials. A few examples of green products that may be used at the various demonstration sites include: carpeting made from recycled pop bottles; ceiling tiles created from recycled newspapers; countertops manufactured from recycled junkmail; wood flooring, paneling and millwork made from reclaimed timber; and floor tiles produced from recycled porcelain and clay. Tub Grinder SCORE Grant Request Recent violent weather has brought to the forefront the need to improve existing tree waste disposal services. Beyond natural disasters, even everyday brush disposal is becoming a significant issue as our community continues to develop. To address this problem, Phil Hals and I have been working on acquiring a large capacity tub grinder through the assistance of 1998 SCORE Grant funding. The primary emphasis of our proposal will be to improve tree waste disposal service for residents. However, a secondary benefit will be the availability of shredded mulch or wood chips for use in City parks and landscaping projects or to residents free of charge. Through grant assistance, we propose to collectively share and operate a large capacity tub grinder. This heavy-duty piece of equipment is one which few communities can afford alone. Yet, through a collective equipment sharing program the financial burden of this equipment becomes permissible. Along with the City of Elk River, this grant will be submitted on behalf of several neighboring cities and townships. SOLID WASTE & CODE ENFORCEMENT ISSUES Code Enforcement Update Attached for your review, is a copy of the 1997 complaint cases. Roughly 53 complaint cases have been registered this year. Of these cases 39 have been resolved and 14 remain on-going. In addition, 2 cases from 1996 have been concluded as well. For your review, I have prepared a summary of the complaint issues surrounding each of the 55 cases.