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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 15, 1993 Page 7 It was the consensus of the Council to have the issue of credit for land dedicated against Park Dedication Fees brought to the Park and Recreation Commission for a recommendation. 6.7.b UPA Testing Update steve Rohlf updated the Council on UPA's testing of yearly emissions which was completed in November of 1992. He stated that during the last round of testing, mercury, dioxins, furons, particulates and hydrochloric acid were all below the emission limit placed on UPA. steve Rohlf informed the Council that UPA missed the testing of five certain heavy metals and suggested that the issue of these five metals be reviewed when the permit is renewed. Jim Eggen of UPA stated that UPA could retest for the five metals or they could wait until the UPA permit is renewed. steve Rohlf informed the Council that there are no state standards for these five metals. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE UPDATE OF THE UPA TESTING PROVIDED BY STEVE ROHLF AND NOT RETESTING FOR THE FIVE METALS AT THIS TIME. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.8. Annual Report The Building and Zoning Department Annual Report was not presented at this time due to the length of the agenda. 6.9. Heritage Landing Plat The City Administrator distributed an area map of those people proposed to be notified of the Heritage Landing project. After review of the map it was the consensus of the Council to notify all of the people in the highlighted areas including Orono Lake Second Addition, Orono Lake Addition, and Orono Lake Third Addition. The Council recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m. 7.1. UPA City Purchase Agreement The City Administrator stated that staff has been directed to negotiate with UPA for the land purchase of the old City Hall Creamery site. He stated that after reviewing all potential land uses for this site it was agreed upon that UPA would purchase only the property that was formally known as UPA Drive. The City Administrator indicated that the terms and conditions for this purchase are outlined in the Purchase Agreement. Discussion was held regarding the current Park & Ride. The City Administrator indicated that the Park and Ride operation is unofficial and not a MnDOT program, but also that, at this time, the City is recommending that the Park & Ride remain. Discussion was held by the Council regarding the use of the funds from the sale of the property. The City Administrator stated that staff will be recommending that a