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City Council Minutes Page 3 Juty 14, 2008 C. Community Development Mr. Gongoll reviewed the 2009 goals for each community development division. Councilmember Zerwas questioned if the City has looked into single-sort recycling and the organics rerycling program. Ms. Haug explained that the current garbage contracts run until 2012 and going with single-sort recycling would require renegotiating those contracts. She noted that renegotiating the contracts at this time could lead to large increases in contractual costs. She stated that the City is looking for a pilot neighborhood for the organics recycling which -will be paid for by a grant from Sherburne County. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned why the marketing budget for environmental is being reduced by $500 and the fuel budget by $800. Ms. Johnson stated the reductions were made based on last year's actual advertising and fuel expenditures. Discussion took place on highlighting businesses that specialize in energy conservation at the Energy Expo and marketing of the Expo to developers. 5.2. Open Forum Councilmember Farber indicated he would like to discuss the landfill expansion. Ms. Johnson the application could not be but the general items of process could be discussed again. She stated they were discussed at a previous worksession. Councilmember Farber questioned the status of the Jackson Avenue/School Street intersection. Ms. Johnson stated she will get an update from Mr. Maurer. Councilmember Farber stated there are many areas where weeds and long. grass are becoming a problem in the boulevards and on vacant lots. He would like code enforcement to educate residents that it is their responsibility to take care of the boulevards and vacant lots they may own. He would also like for the City to take care of mowing some of these problem areas. Ms. Johnson stated this issue was discussed at a recent department head meeting and staff is preparing an educational piece. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned the status of the old water tower. He explained that he believes the issue whether to paint the water tower or to tear it down will continue to come up until a decision is made. Ms. Johnson stated that the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) was going to look into funding options but she is unsure if they have had the opportunity due to lack of quorum for their meetings. Councilmember Zerwas requested attendance reports for the HPC. 6. Other Business There was no other business. Council Updates There were no Council updates. •