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Elk River City Council Meeting October 28. 1996 Page 2 4.2. Authorize Hiring of Housina Inspector for Rentallnsoection Proqram COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN AUTHORIZED STAFF TO HIRE JAMES DAVIS FOR THE HOUSING INSPECTOR POSITION WITH THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AT PAY GRADE 12, STEP E ($13.77 PER HOUR) WITH THE ORIENTATION PERIOD TO TERMINATE ON JUNE 30, 1997. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- O. 4.3. Wild and Scenic River Ordinance Amendment Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf explained that staff has been working with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) regarding the Wild and Scenic River ordinance. He stated that staff has proposed revisions to the ordinance so that the ordinance would be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Steve Rohlf indicated that staff has requested the Council to postpone any action on this issue until the City and the DNR can resolve their differences regarding the proposed DNR ordinance. Councilmember Scheel indicated her concern that what is happening to the core city as a result of this ordinance has already happened to those living in the country. Councilmember Scheel indicated that she was opposed to restrictions that have been placed on the landowners in the country. Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf stated that staff is concerned how the Wild and Scenic River ordinance will affect the entire city. After further discussion it was the consensus of the Council to direct staff to move ahead with negotiations with the DNR. 4.4.0. Waste Delivery Contract Between Sherburne County and the City of Elk River Zoning Assistant Kendra Lindahl stated that staff and city attorney are recommending that the City enter into a Waste Delivery Contract with Sherburne County. She indicated that the contract states that all of Elk River's residential garbage will continue to go to the RDF Plant. She stated the only change would be that the City will pay for the disposal. In the past the disposal was paid for by the haulers. She indicated that this change would allow the City to respond more quickly to the changes in the tipping fee and to be able to pass those changes onto the residents. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE WASTE DELIVERY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND SHERBURNE COUNTY. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.4.b. Hauler Contracts Kendra Lindahl stated that staff has been working with Corrow Sanitation, East T onka Sanitation, and Peterson Brothers Sanitation to negotiate new hauler contracts. Kendra Lindahl indicated that approval of the agreements for garbage and refuse recycling collection will reduce the rates to Elk River residents by a minimum of $1.70 per month.