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Page 5 City Council Minutes June 29. 1987 e Discussion was held regarding the softball field at Orono Park and whether or not it would be feasible to move the lights from that field to the softball complex. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that the softball field at Orono Park would best be used by families using the park for picnic activities and that the lights would best be utilized by the softball leagues. It was the consensus of the Council to delay any decision until Street Superintendent. Phil Hals was present to discuss this with the Council. 13. Landfill Compliance to Solid Waste Ordinance/Discussion The City requires within that as and has Administrator indicated that the City's Solid Waste Ordinance solid waste establishments to make application for license 120 days after the adoption of the ordinance. Mr. Klaers noted of this date. the Landfill has not made application for a license indicated that they intend to challenge the ordinance. e The City Administrator noted that the City Attorney has recommended that City take appropriate administrative action to seek voluntary compliance to the ordinance by sending the Landfill a certified letter. He indicated the City is intending to send this letter. Mr. Klaers stated that if the Landfill chooses to not respond to the letter. the City will go through civil litigation to seek compliance. He indicated that the City is not trying to close down the landfill but to get them to comply to the Ordinance. Mr. Chris Kreger. owner of the Landfill. questioned why the City had denied a building permit for an office building to be constructed on the Landfill site. The City Administrator indicated that the City has the authority to deny the permit according to Section 900.38-lB of the Elk River City Code. Mr. Tom Vollbrecht. Attorney for the Landfill stated that this section of the code does not allow the City to deny a building permit according to his interpretation. Mr. Vollbrecht requested that the City send a letter to Mr. Kreger stating that the building permit was denied and the reasons for denial. The City Administrator indicated that this matter would be put on a future Council Agenda and when the Council makes a decision regarding the building permit. a letter would be sent at this time. 14. City Owned Property/East 169. North of Elk Hills Drive e Mayor Gunkel indicated that the property the City owned on Highway 169 was previously before the Council for zone change and is presently at a standstill until the Growth Management Plan Task Force makes any final decisions. She further indicated that she doubted whether this location was appropriate for a trucking business and felt that an industrial zone would be more appropriate.