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. . . Arden Hills Council June 14, 1993 6 Filla commented that all the municipal units of government involved have fallen victim to this same scenario. He reported which units, to date, had chosen to participate in the proposed settlement. Councilmember Hicks agreed with Councilmember Aplikowski's summation that this entire situation appears to be "blackmail" but he added that Council's charge is to resolve the matter in the least expensive manner. Councilmember Probst commented that it is blatantly wrong that Arden Hills and other municipal units of government were named in this suit, and while he finds the situation distasteful, he believes the City has no choice but to participate in the proposed settlement. Councilmember Malone asked if the City could in any way be found responsible for the waste haulers licensed by the City. Filla stated that contributors are divided into the categories of generators, haulers, or operators, and the City cannot be named responsible for simply licensing haulers to collect waste throughout the City. Councilmember Malone stated that he favors participation in the proposed settlement because it appears to be a rational step in protecting the interest of the City. He said he agreed that the cost is unjust, but he understands that the cost to clean up the environment must be paid somehow. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, to authorize the Mayor to execute the Consent Decree drafted May 24, 1993 and Trust Agreement drafted May 17, 1993 provided that such signatures shall not be effective until the date on which the Consent Decree is entered into Federal District Court. Motion carried (4-1; Aplikowski voted nay, all others voted aye). REVIEW PROPOSED OFFICIAL MAP OF EXTENSION OF SHORELINE LANE City Attorney Filla stated that a request has been received to connect two existing portions of Shoreline Lane (a north/south street located about 250 feet west of Lexington Avenue, which presently is separated by two dead ends) to create a straight through continuous connected street. Councilmember Malone clarified that this matter was reviewed and discussed by the Planning Commission in February and March of 1992, however, no official action was taken.