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City Council Minutes March 12, 1990 Page 3 e an industry moved into town, a pre-treatment facility on site of the industrial development would be required. Mr. Mack discussed the City receiving its Certificate of Commendation in 1989 for its operation in 1988. Mr. Mack indicated that the City has received this Certificate 7 of the 9 years since they have been offered. It was indicated that the Certificate is not offered for very minor plant malfunctions or break-downs. The City Administrator distributed the notice from the MPCA which indicates that the City will be receiving the Certificate of Commendation for 1989 in a seminar to be held in later March, 1990. Darrell indicated that the plant did not undergo any major breakdowns in 1989. One improvement project in 1989 was the replacement of the center column, which was causing the plant some problems. Darrell discussed with the City Council some additional requirements that will be placed upon the plant and its operators in 1991 and 1992. These requirements include MPCA Certification of the lab in 1990 (effecti ve 1/1/91) and the beginning of a declorination requirement (effective 12/31/91) that may require a minor plant expansion in 1991. This issue will be discussed during the budget process in 1990 and will be further discussed in the 1991 annual report. e Mr. Mack indicated that two of his most significant goals in 1990 is to hire an addition Waste Water Treatment Operator about mid-year 1990 and to purchase land for future sludge hauling. This is needed because the existing site where sludge is hauled will reach its capacity. It was noted that the Council supports this land purchase and it is being discussed in the Capital Improvement Program work sessions. The City Council thanked Darrell Mack for his presentation and stated their appreciation for the well managed plant that he supervises. 6.2. Finance Department Annual Report Finance Director, Lori Johnson, discussed with the City Council her 1989 report on acti vi ties wi thin the Finance Department and goals for the Finance Department in 1990. Ms. Johnson began her report by reviewing with the City Council the tax law changes in 1989 and the new Truth in Taxation requirement. This law caused some difficulties for municipalities as the final version was not approved until a special Legislative session in September, 1989. This complicated the budget process for the City. -- Discussion took place regarding 1989 special assessment projects (Knollwood overlay and Tyler Street) and the City bonding for the Mork Clinic, the fire truck and the fire hall building improvement. Ms. Johnson indicated that the City is still far below its overall debt limit. The City Council discussed with the Finance Director the levy limit appeals which were made by the City in 1988, 1989, and 1990j the fixed