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I ~- I I I I 2. ChemLawn Service Agreement Mayor Swedberg asked ifit would be more appropriate for this contract to go out to bid. He then commented that he would like the City to research whether ChemLawn is using fertilizer containing phosphorous in the City. Ms. Moore-Sykes noted the contract amount is the same as last year for weed control for the parks and the City needs to control weeds to respect adjoining property owners. Council Member Broussard Vickers suggested asking ChemLawn what chemicals are used. Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that the League of Minnesota Cities is attempting to push through legislation making it illegal to use phosphorous fertilizers in the state of Minnesota. Motion by Council Member Nelson. seconded by Council Member Capra to approve the ChemLawn Service Agreement and directing Staff to advise ChemLawn that phosphorous fertilizer is not to be used. Aves - 4. Nays - O. Abstain - 1 (Mavor Swedberg). 3. Anoka Countv Residential Recvcling Agreement Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated that this item was an annual housekeeping item to allow the City to participate in the County's recycling grant program. Council Member Nelson noted the recycling funds were used to provide the newsletter in the past. Motion by Council Member Nelson. seconded by Council Member Travis to A{lprove the Anoka County Residential Recycling Agreement. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Lift Station #1 Upgrade City Engineer Peterson indicated that Lift Station #1 is located near The Shores development and is in need of upgrading before adding additional homes to the system. Council Member Broussard Vickers asked if the money for the upgrade would come from the sewer fund. City Engineer Peterson indicated that sewer funds would be used. Motion by Council Member Broussard Vickers. seconded by Council Member Nelson. to authorize the upgrade of Lift Station #1 and to order plans and specifications. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. Page 24 of28