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~_.: ~... <br />'~~~ '- _ ~ ELK RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <br />_.~ ~ ~•~ <br />_ 509 Highway 10 <br />Elk River, MN 55330-1415 <br />Voice (763) 441.3110 <br />Fax (763) 441.3409 <br />www. elkriverch amber. org <br />RESOLUTION FOR ELK RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE <br />A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ELK RIVER LANDFILL'S <br />REQUEST FOR AN EXPANSION <br />WHEREAS, Elk River Landfill contributes significantly to the region by providing jobs <br />with a combined payroll of $1 million dollars with the potential of <br />additional well paying jobs; and, <br />WHEREAS, Elk River Landfill is a patron of local businesses contributing <br />approximately $5 million in local spending annually as well as significant <br />contributions to numerous local charities; and, <br />WHEREAS, Elk River Landfill adds greatly to the local economy and the City of Elk <br />River by paying local taxes & host fees that would by necessity be <br />absorbed by other city businesses if they were to cease operations; and <br />WHEREAS, Elk River Landfill has demonstrated itself to be an excellent corporate <br />citizen by participating in Energy City, the Environmental Learning <br />Center, and sponsoring community events; and, <br />WHEREAS, Elk River Landfill has been a business partner with the Elk River Area <br />Chamber of Commerce since 1988 and, it is the chamber's charge to <br />advocate for its members. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Elk River Area Chamber of <br />Commerce supports Elk River Landfill's request for an expansion of <br />its current facility. <br />Adopted by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors of the Elk River Area Chamber of <br />Commerce this 24t~' day of June, 2009 <br /> <br /> <br /> -, ' <br /> <br />Chris Castagneri, Chair <br />V~ <br />Debbi Rydberg, President <br />OUR MISSION: TO ADVANCE AND SERVE THE BllSINESS COMMUNITY <br />