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City Council Minutes September 7, 2004 Page 7 ----------------------------- South half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (S V, of NE 'j, of NE V,), Section 10 and Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 'I, ofNW 'I,), Section 11, all in Township 33, Range 26, Sherburne County, 11innesota. Mr. Rohlf stated that the Mineral Excavation Overlay District is designed to allow the excavation of resources as an interim use, prior to a more permanent land use on the property, as long as it doesn't conflict with surrounding land uses. He stated that the property to the north, south, and west of the] & B site is currently being mined and there are no sensitive land uses to the immediate east of the site. Mr. Steve Rohlf stated that the public hearing on this issue is scheduled for September 20, 2004 and Council action will be required at that time. 5.7. Cleanup Week: October 11-16 2004 Environmental Assistant Rebecca Haug stated that due to the amount of participation at the city's spring clean-up day, staff has decided to do a pilot fall clean-up week October 11 -16, 2004. Ms. Haug stated that rather than residents bringing their items to the Public Works garage as they have in the past, they would obtain a voucher at City Hall and bring the items directly to the Elk River Landfill. She noted that the number and type of materials that the resident will be bringing to the landfill will be written on the voucher and the voucher will have the city embossed seal as to not be reproduced. She indicated that residents will have to pay a minimal fee as they have in the past and staff is recommending that the City Council approve funding the remaining amount from the city's landfill abatement fund. Acting Mayor Morin questioned how the event will be publicized. Ms. Haug indicated that the event will be advertised in the Star News, on ERTv Channel 12, and through flyers. City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the Council suggested having a fall clean up event when the Annual Reports were discussed. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO FUND THE CITY CLEAN UP WEEK OCTOBER 11-16, 2004 FROM THE LANDFILL ABATEMENT FUND. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.8. Consider League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust Polic;y Options and 2004-05 Workers' Compensation Insurance Renewal Finance Director Lori Johnson stated that at the August 16, 2004 City Council meering, information on the city's insurance renewal with the League of ~nesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for the city's comprehensive property and casualty, bond, liability, and various other coverages was presented. She stated that at that time, there were several options presented that needed additional research prior to making a decision. Ms Johnson presented these options and staff recommendations as presented in her staff report. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ TO INCREASE THE DEDUCTIBLE FROM $1,000.00 TO $2,500.00; INCREASE THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BOND FROM $200,000 TO $500,000; DECLINE THE EQUIPMENT BREAKDOWN OPTION; DECLINE THE EXCESS LIABILITY COVERAGE; AND DECLINE THE DEFAULT SEWER BACKUP COVERAGE. MOTION CARRIED 4-0.