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City of Elk - Request for Action River O. To Item Number Mayor and City Council 8.1 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent August 18, 2014 Justin Femrite, City Engineer Item Description Reviewed by Memorandum of Understanding for Landfill Cal Portner, City Administrator Leachate Treatment and Biosolids Disposal Reviewed by Action Requested Approve,by motion,Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. detailing the steps necessary for treating landfill leachate and disposing of biosolids. Background/Discussion The MOU documents the intent of the parties to work toward two common goals: Goal 1 —Conveyance of Waste Management's landfill leachate to the City of Elk River Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) for treatment and disposal. Goal 2—Transport and disposal of municipal biosolids from the City of Elk River WWTF to Waste Management's Elk River landfill. Waste Management is seeking a long-term solution for the handling and treatment of leachate from their landfill located in Elk River. Limited options currently require hauling the leachate to a distant Metropolitan Council facility for treatment. We are in the process of upgrading the main treatment processes at the WWTF which,in concept,would allow for the primary treatment of the leachate. The solids waste stream (biosolids), after the upgrade of our facility,will be transportable by truck and suitable for disposal in a landfill. We are seeking a long- term solution and are proposing to work with Waste Management on this disposal option through the MOU. The steps to completion are detailed in the MOU. As we continue working toward these goals, additional details will be determined and formal agreements drafted. Financial Impact N/A Attachments ■ Memorandum of Understanding P a w E A E U a r Template Updated 4/14 INIM UREI