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I I I Council Meeting Minutes March 26, 1991 Page 5 Public Hearina. continued Gunderman is concerned that splitting the parcels may lead to possible hidden costs which the Federal or State Government may not assist the City if a contamination situation occurred. Benke asked if the situation would be any different if the lots were not subdivided. Gunderman acknowledged that, but keeping the parcels together provides a functional use. Williams said locating a buyer with an enormous amount of resources to renovate Parcel A, may be difficult. He suggested tabling the issue for two weeks, so that staff can review Parcel A's background. Boemer said a two week delay is workable, but three weeks may cause problems. Boemer said previously, a company acquired the property for a customer proposing to build a small structure on Parcel B with a large majority of Parcel A used for parking, however. this arrangement fell through. Mattila said the proposal was approved upon condition certain landscaping be used. Staff is re-evaluating the City's exterior storage standards to control situations such as a small structure with a large exterior storage area. A resolution was passed stating a large exterior storage proposal will not be evaluated until adoption of the new exterior storage standards. Rebelein noted the small parcel adjacent to the south of Parcel A lacks accessibility and a buyer would need to acquire Parcel A to gain any sort of access. Realistically speaking, most of the area north and west of the railroad right-of-way would not be developed and would remain open. Gunderman requested staff provide a history of site contamination and legal opinion regarding tax forfeiture and City responsibility. Motion by Williams, to RebeJein. to CONTINUE ACTION ON PL-1 91, BOEMER MINOR SUBDIVISION, TO APRIL 9. 1991, COUNCIL MEETING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business Dave Fridgen, City Sanitarian, reviewed the City's new Solid Waste Ordinance which becomes effective April 1. 1991. Features include: new collection days, new hauler categories, volume-based fees, and license fee based on the haulers' average monthly customer accounts. Because Ramsey County will fund the City's recycling program through 1991, there is no need to initiate the new hauler fee schedule. Action is sought to extend the existing schedule and defer the new schedule. Staff recommends issuance of a 6 month hauler license at a rate half the old annual rate for the period of April 1 to October 1, 1991. Public Hearina Thomas Boerner Subdivision Report 91-074 Council Business Solid Waste Ordinance Report 91-075