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City Council Minutes October 15, 1990 Page 7 e 5.7. Discussion with Chris Kreger Mayor Tralle indicated that in July of 1990, the City Council voted to reduce the landfill tax. He indicated that the issue was again discussed by the Council in September of 1990, at which time the City Council decided to continue the tax reduction until October 15, 1990. Pat Klaers, Ci ty Administrator, stated that staff is recommending to restore the tax to the previous level. Mr. Klaers indicated that the Ci ty of Ramsey has reduced its landfill tipping fee to encourage the RDF rejects generated by Hennepin County to be sent to the landfill in Ramsey. Mayor Tralle indicated that he concurs with the City Administrator and the City staff and feels that the City should reinstate the fee so as not to be involved in the bidding war between Elk River and the City of Ramsey. Chris Kreger , of the Elk River Landfill, stated that the Elk River Landfill is charging $38 per cubic ton and Waste Management now charges $32 per cubic ton. Mr. Kreger indicated that he feels it is illegal and outside of the competitive bidding procedures for Waste Management to lower their tipping fees. He requested Council to consider leaving the landfill tax as it is. He stated that an increase in the tax at this time, could be a detriment to returning the waste back to the Elk River Landfill. e Tom Larson, legal Counsel for Elk River Landfill, indicated that he has addressed all the legal issues and has presented a letter to Hennepin County which addresses the competitive bidding issue. He requested the Council to refrain from increasing the surcharge until an answer is received from Hennepin County regarding the letter. The City Administrator explained the distribution of the landfill funds. He further explained that the County will be reviewing this issue and that all of the money the County receives in surcharge goes to a speci al landfill fund and - is not put into the County's general fund. He indicated that if the County reduces their landfill tax to zero, then the reinstatement of Elk River's landfill tax would not affect the Landfill. Chris Kreger explained that the reduction of the Landfill tax from the City and the County will help support the recycling center and some of the educational functions provided by the Landfill. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 90-56, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SETTING OF THE CITY LANDFILL FEE PURSUANT TO SECTION 605.083 OF THE ELK RIVER CITY CODE WHICH REINSTATES THE LANDFILL TIPPING FEE AT $1.00 PER CUBIC YARD. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Dobel opposed. 5.8. Q.tDer e There was no business for this item.