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City Council Ivfinutes November 14, 2005 Page 2 4.1 Household Hazardous \\laste Project The Elk River City Council had an earlier discussion to work \vith Sherburne County and the Elk River Landfill on constructing a permanent Household Hazardous \Xlaste Facility. Env-ironmental_Administrator Rebecca Haug stated the t\vo locations in the City where a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility could be located would be at the Elk River Landfill and NRG. County Solid "'Taste Officer Dave Lucas ans\vered questions stating that a permanent facility could be located at the landfill and the cost ~vould be dependent on the local fire chiefs interpretation of State codes. Ms. Haug stated that she has been working \V;.th Cliff .l\.nderson of the Fire Department. Iv1r. Lucas answered that the money source could be structured into the RFP and thought that abatement money could be used. Chair Schmiesing stated that the County has only just begun discussions and there is the issue of ~vhether a building should be built at the landfill site. It was felt to do on piece\vork basis ~vith private industry rather than getting into the business and providing staff. Mr. Lucas stated that "rhen he learned that the Stearns County Mobile HHW Collection Unit \\iill no longer be able to participate in Elk River that he "ras in the process of scheduling events and included making these events open to the City of Elk River residents. 1\/&. Lucas stated that he has RFP's froIn other counties and \vi.th the Board's approval \vill be \vorking \,vith the County Attorney to draft for Sherburne County. He ~v-ill continue to "7ork at setting up regional events including the cities of Zimmerman, Big Lake, and Becker and ""ill have something to satisfy the needs of Elk River residents. The County is looking for a business entity that meets the requirements of the State, falls under the umbrella of Tn-County and ~vould not be o"rned, operated, and staffed by the County. Currently the Elk River Landfill is not under the State contract but would not have a problem 'With honoring those agreements. 4.2 Sherburne County Government Center Expansion Plan and Surrounding Land Development Plan Using a map of the Government Center and surrounding area, County _Administrator Brian Bensen informed the group of possible expansion plans. He stated that there are 18 acres ~~lith a hiking trail and fencing and the area is located south of the frontage road, east of Waco Street and north of County Road 30. He illustrated the remaining undeveloped land purchased from the Wilson family. He.stated that Union Street may be a potential future access. He indicated the possibility of the following projects: a joint project \vith the City of Becker for a public works facility; to add on to the existing Government Center building or build a free standing office (in approximately 4 years) - currently experiencing storage issue; in the future look at building a veteran's clinic (currently have a van going daily to Vi\. Clinics and Hospital); vlith the remaining property have a complex similar to Target ~"1.th possibly arestaurant (something to go back on the ta..~ rolls); and the need for o'iterflow parking (on court days parking is a challenge). It ,vas felt that there would not be a need for expansion in the future for additional jail f?-cility. He indicated that the three court rooms are to be remodeled and the second floor may be expanded as court related.