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City Council Minutes Page 6 <br /> May 7,2018 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mr. Femrite explained how there would be a closed process for the heavy metals. He <br /> stated the metals would settle out with the bio solids and then be put in dumpsters to <br /> eventually send to the landfill. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated the city could learn the long-term effects from the <br /> City of St. Paul. <br /> 10.2 Downtown TH 10 and Lowell Avenue Redevelopment Project <br /> This item was removed from the agenda. <br /> 10.3 Jackson Street Water Tower Grant Opportunity and Future Planning <br /> Mr. Carlton presented the staff report. He reviewed the three options for painting <br /> the tower noting no match would be required for the grant,but the project would be <br /> considered more seriously if some funds were contributed. He noted Elk River <br /> Municipal Utilities (ERMU) is willing to contribute some funds. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated ERMU has $90,000 in their budget for the tower and it would be <br /> nice to get this project done. He further noted ERMU doesn't'want to own it and <br /> would deed it to the city. <br /> Councilmember Wagner questioned if the excess funds in ERMU's budget could be <br /> given to the city for future ongoing maintenance. She noted this is another scenario <br /> where the city takes on an asset but doesn't have a maintenance plan. <br /> Councilmember Wagner read a letter she received from a student regarding the <br /> Heritage Preservation Commission. <br /> Council discussed having a student representative on the Heritage Preservation <br /> Commission and directed staff to review it. <br /> Mr. Carlton questioned Council as to whether they wanted to consider additional site <br /> work, such as a landscaping design for a park and a plaque. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated he recalls a concept being reviewed at a previous <br /> joint meeting. <br /> Council consensus directed the Heritage Preservation Commission to review the <br /> matter and determine costs for maintenance of the site. <br /> Mr. Portner noted the commission could visit with the Rotary/Lions meeting to seek <br /> partnership opportunities. <br /> 10.4 Street and Park Maintenance Reorganization <br /> Mr. Portner presented the staff report. He stated with this collaboration the city <br /> could create a lot of economies, such as reduced duplication of equipment,better <br /> strategic planning and span of control leading to savings of approximately$100,000. <br /> POWERED 9r <br /> UREJ <br />