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CitS- Council Minutes November 14, 200 4.1 Household Hazardous Waste Proiect Page 2 The Elk River City Council had an earlier discussion to work with Sherburne County and the Elk River Landfill on constructing a permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility. Environmental Administrator Rebecca Haug stated the two 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 Waste Officer Dave Lucas answered questions stating that a permanent faality could be located at the landfill and the cost would be dependent on the local fire chief's interpretation of State codes. Ms. Haug stated that she has been working with Cliff Anderson of the Fire Department. Mr. 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 whether a building should be built at the landfill site. It was felt to do on piecework basis with private industry rather than getting into the business and providing staff. Mr. Lucas stated that when he learned that the Stearns County Mobile HHW Collection Unit will no longer be able to participate in Elk River that he was in the process of scheduling events and included making these events open to the Citq of Elk River residents. Mr. Lucas stated that he has RFP's from other counties and with the Board's approval will be working with the County Attorney to draft for Sherburne County. He will continue to work at setting up regional events including the cities of 7.immerman, Big Lake, and Becker and will 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 Tri-County and would not be owned, 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 Devel~ment 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 with 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 with 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 VA Clinics and Hospital); with the remaining property have a complex similar to Target with possibly a restaurant (something to go back on the tax rolls); and the need for overflow 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 fadlity. He indicated that the three court rooms are to be remodeled and the second floor may be expanded as court related.