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. Minutes of the Regular &cil Page 4 Meeting, July 13, 1987 . . PURCH. PROP. (Cont'd) Moved by Sather, seconded by Winiecki, that Council direct Councilman Peck and the Village Attorney to confer with an Elmquist Stokes & Associates appraisers to establish a reasonable purchase price for the parcel of land located east of the Village property on Highway 96 and Hamline Avenue, upon conferring with the appraiser that they conduct a survey with the remaining Counci1members by telephone in an effort to establish a firm price at which to begin negotiations for the parcel of land. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) There was discussion relative to a reasonable price for purchase of the land; Council consensus was that they would consider purchasing a larger amount of the parcel if the price per acre decreased dependent upon the ~ount of land purchased, if the price were the same per acre they would consider purchasing only the amount necessary for use of the site as a possible future fire station location. CASE #87-18; HEIGHT VAR. AIR SUPPORTED STRUC.; ARDEN HILLS CLUB. FERNWOOD AVE. Planner Miller reported on the survey he conducted relative to standard heights for air-supported structures, such as the one proposed for use by the Arden Hills Club. Miller advised'that 40 feet is the standard height for these structures; he conferred with several clubs in the metropolitan area that currently use them, as well as, architects and suppliers of the structures. He noted that the 40 ft. minimum is the industry standard for structural and aerodynamic reasons; if the structure were any flatter. in Minnesota, it would create a problem for snow collection or possible collapse. Miller also stated that the suppliers have fabricated the structures at 35 ft. in height; however, it is unusual. . Council discussed the Uniform Fire Code requirements pertaining to air-supported structures; the Fire Chief was not available to comment on the UFC requirements and Counci1members favored his review and comments prior to final approval. Sather moved, seconded by Peck, that Council approve Case #87-18, Amended Site Plan Review and 5 foot Height Variance for Air-Supported Structure, Arden Hills Club, Fernwood Avenue, contingent upon an affirmative report from Fire Chief Dan Winkel relative to how this structure relates to the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code, how he intends to enforce the code requirements, and any exclusions from the requirements he deems appropriate; furthermore, Council determines that if the structure complies to the Uniform Fire Code and the exemptions as determined by the Fire Chief, this matter would not have to be heard by Council"at a future meeting and could be approved by Administrative Staff. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) SOLID WASTE MGMT. COMMITTEE REPORT Council was advised that Paul Malone was present to report on the Solid Waste Management Committee meeting. . Malone stated that the Committee members met on July 9 with Colleen Halpine of Ramsey County's Environmental Health Agency and reviewed with her Ramsey County's expectations of the cities as well as suggestions for implementing a recycling program in Arden Hills. The goal set by Ramsey County for Arden Hills in 1987 is 240 tons of recyclable materials collected; we are credited with leaves and clippings taken to the compost site (230 tons estimated), so meeting 1987's goal does not seem to be a problem. The goal for 1988 will be increased by 100 tons; in 1989 100 tons more, with the eventual goal of 16% of waste recycled by 1990. Ms. Halpine was asked what Ramsey County would do if the city failed to meet its goals. She stated that a mandatory recycling ordinance would probably be instituted, and Ramsey County would provide a recycling service to the city which they would manage and residents would probably pay for. Malone reported that one option mentioned was selected drop off points for recyclables, in spots such as shopping centers. He stated experience has shown this results in about 4% of total waste recycled; when used in the past, this method has presented policing problems and rodent problems. .