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Minutes Page 5 of the Regular4ltuncil Meeting, September 14, l~ EDGEWATER (Cont'd) Council expressed concerns relative to public access in this area, if the area could become a park, if the residents of the townhouse development would be restricted from use of the land and if the land transfer would affect the assessments on the property. . Miller advised that all assessments were charged to the developer and this transfer of land should not effect those assessments; the transfer would create 8 buildable lots in the single family portion of the Edgewater development. Miller noted that if the City cannot legally enforce such restrictions and was not comfortable with the land conveyance, it would revert back to the current situation on the single family lots, with one Or two unbuildable lots. Council discussed the density calculations for the parcel which included the open space as an amenity: also discussed if a precedent would be set for other developable land in the City. Miller advised that in terms of density, if property were stipulated to remain as permanent open space, the density remains the same regardless of ownership. In terms of use or maintenance of the land, that could change and public access may be a concern. After discussion, Council concurred that they would prefer more time to review this matter and instructed the Planner to convey their initial concerns to the owner's attorney. Furthermore, they instructed staff to contact the attorney for his opinion regarding the placement of restrictions on the property if . conveyed to a Federal agency. OWNERSHIP OF CAP. EQUIP.: FIRE DEPT Council was referred to a letter from the City of Shoreview , 9/1/87, requesting information relative to Arden Hills position on the ownership of future fire equipment in the City. After discussion, Council concurred that the Clerk Administrator be directed to respond to the City of Shor.view that Arden Hills position is to own future capital equipment if purchased by the City; this matter will be discussed in conjunction with the Arden Hills contract with the LJVFD. RECYCLING; COMM. RECOMMENDATIONS Council was referred to the minutes of the Solid Waste Management Sub-Committee meeting, 8/17/87; recoDDllending proposed implementation of a recycling program. Paul Malone, Sub-Committee member, was present and outlined the cODDllittee objectives: . - Institute a curbside pickup program for recyclables. - Fund curbside pickup via a surcharge on the haulers' billings. - Establish volume-based refuse collection fees. - Maintain an open hauling systems. Malone advised that the eight licensed haulers in the City were invited to attend; three of the eight were present. He stated that the haulers were not in favor of the City adopting an organized hauling system and did not appear to be interested in establishing and enforcing a volume-based rate plan. The haulers discussed separate pickup of lawn and garden refuse, however, there is no adequate dumping site available, at present, large enough to accommodate significant amounts of material. Malone advised that after cODDllittee discussion, the following recommendations for Council consideration were made: . 1. Arden Hills should maintain an open hauling system. 2. A bi-weekly curbside pickup program for recyclables should be implemented. 3. Funding of the curbside pickup could be accomplished through a flat surcharge on the City's utility bills. (Bi-weekly pickup is estimated to cost $26,000 per year, $9.00 per household. A $1.00 per-month charge was recoDDllended) 4. Encourage haulers to offer volume-based pricing (approximately 15% below current rates). 5. Further consider separate pickup of yard waste; explore possible sites that would be adequate to handle the garden refuse.