HomeMy Public PortalAbout1986-105Resolution No.
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Resolution authorizing approval of a joint Energy Commission comprised
of representatives of the Cities of Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina,
Minnetonka Beach, and Orono and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter
into a Joint Powers Agreement by and between the six said Cities.
WHEREAS, the City of Medina hosts the only commercially operated landfill
in Hennepin County, and
WHEREAS, the City of recognizes that a large portion of
all solid waste is recoverable and recyclable; and
WHEREAS, the necessity for recycling has been mandated by the Metropolitan
Council by 1990 and the likelihood of Hennepin County mandating that cities set
up a recycling program by January 1, 1988, and
WHEREAS, efforts are being made to work jointly with the Cities of Long
Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetonka Beach and Orono to obtain
funding from the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County for a centrally
located facility with satellite centers as they become necessary,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of P2441,,
as follows:
That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to enter into a Joint
Powers Agreement between the Cities of Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina,
Minnetonka Beach, and Orono in order to work jointly to handle recycling of
waste material.
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Be it further resolved that the City of
will be represented
by a person appointed by the Council to the Energy Commission. The Energy
Commission shall oversee the operation of the facility and report to his/her
Council its progress.
Approved by the City Council this
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Clerk
a day of , 1986.