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City Council Minutes May 20, 1991 Page 4 e Rohlf explained that staff is requesting that the final cover on the north slope be finished by November 1, 1992, and that the remedial investigation be finished by March of 1992. He indicated that the Landfill is proposing to finish the remedial investigation by March of 1993. Steve Rohlf explained that these are the only two items on which the staff and Landfill disagree. Al Nadeau, Planning Commission Representative, recommended approval of the renewal with conditions found in staff's memo. Chris Kreger, Vice President of the Elk River Landfill, indicated that he agrees with the time table that staff is proposing and feels that it is environmentally sound, but not economically feasible. He stated he cannot complete the two issues during staff's recommended time table. Chris Kreger further indicated that Elk River Landfill was not the low bid on the Hennepin County and Anoka County contracts and without assistance from the County or from these two contracts, he would not be able to meet the time table financially. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. 'I'here being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. e Mayor Tralle indicated that he had a concern with the Landfill's proposal regarding the reduction of Landfill taxes by 10% if the tasks are accomplished by staff's deadline. He further indicated that his concern was based on the fact that the City would be giving the Landfill 10% of the tax when the City cannot be totally sure of the amount of money the Landfill is making. Steve Rohlf indicated that the estimated average Landfill tax of $16,000 per month was last year's average and this year that average has dropped. Peter Beck, City Attorney, stated that the difference the City is having with the.. Elk River Landfill is a year's time frame in proceeding with remedial action at the landfill. He indicated that staff was basing their time frame on the City's Environmental Consultant. Matt Ledvina, and are proposing negative incentives to the Elk River Landfill. The message staff is sending is that the Elk River Landfill should devote all of its resources to cleanup before it diverts resources to codisposals and other activities. He indicated that at the Planning Commission hearing, Mrs. Kreger proposed positive incentives which the Council may want to consider. e Councilmember Kropuenske stated that he has a problem with paying tax on surcharge dollars to the Landfill for requirements that must be met. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he agreed with Councilmember Kropuenske and that the tasks required to be completed by Mr. Kreger are required by the City, the County, and the State and he does not feel that money should be paid in order to get Mr. Kreger to comply. Mayor 'l'raUe indicated that the Planning Commission is recommending positive financial incentive and staff is recommending ramifications for noncompliance. Pat Klaers suggested tying the