HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/1991 - Solid Waste Abatement Commission AGENDA
SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION
EAGAN, MINNESOTA
EAGAN MUNICIPAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOMS A & B
TUESDAY, JUNE 11, 1991
S:30 P.M.
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I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III. STAFF REPORT
A. Environmental Survey
B. Dakota County Long -Term Funding
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Facility Tour Options
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Container System Evaluation/
Purchasing Requirements
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
VIII. DISTRIBUTION
IX. NEXT MEETING
Z. ADJOURNMENT
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MEMO TO: CHAIR BEIB AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE RAGAN SOLID WASTE
ABATEMENT COMMISSION
FROM: RECYCLING COORDINATOR HAGEMAN
DATE: JUNE 4, 1991
SUBJECT: RAGAN SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION MEETING OF
JUNE 11, 1991
A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission
will be held on Tuesday June 11, 1991 at 5:30 p.m., in the Eagan
Municipal Center conference rooms A & B. The City will provide
refreshments. Please contact Kris Hageman or Jane Helebrant at 454-
8100 to indicate whether you will attend.
I. ROLL CALL AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda, as presented or modified, requires adoption by the
Commission.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A copy of the minutes of the Solid Waste Abat ent Commission
meeting of May 14, 1991 is enclosed on pages ? to G : These
minutes, subject to any change require approval by the Commission.
III. STAFF REPORT
A. Environmental Quality Survey
The graduate student from the University has begun data entry on
both surveys and will be able to provide a preliminary run of
statistics near the end of June. The most complete and
comprehensive analysis plan has been approved by the University for
our project. If time allows at our regular meeting, staff would
like to review the survey once again to highlight key areas for
cross tabulations and s cial areas of interest. Please see
attached memeo on page regarding a full project update.
lib. Dakota County Long - Term Funding
The Long -Term Funding Report was submitted to the Solid Waste
Management Advisory Committee on May 21, 1991. After a short
review period, the report was accepted and upon unanimous vote was
recommended to go to the Dakota County Board of Commissioners for
review on June 4, 1991.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Facility Tour Options
Staff will review the tour options and discuss the results from the
questionnaire. Please bring your calendars so we will be able to
schedule our tour date.
ACTION TO BE CONSIDERED ON TEI8 ITEM: To recommend 2 facility tour
choices to be arranged on a designated day /time as stated by the
commission members.
ALSO TO BE CONSIDERED ON TEIB ITEM: To recommend a specific
meeting date to view the additional presentations (Anchor and
Waldorf video and the Empire Gardens slide show).
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Container System Evaluation /Purchasing Requirements
The impetus behind our evaluation of containers for specification
and purchase are twofold. First, in the current funding program
from Dakota County, our Capital funding is available only through
1991. Because of these funding restrictions, we have budgeted for
the purchase of additional containers in 1991. Second, our current
supply is diminishing and in need of replacement.
At the last Solid Waste Abatement Commission meeting the issue of
container purchase and specifications was discussed briefly and
placed on this month's agenda. Staff had requested that commission
members evaluate current use of containers and overall program
operations. Our system of two stackable containers was not intended
to accomodate all types of materials, rather it was designed to
provide a base for convenient storage and usage. Some materials
i.e. newspaper and corrugated cardboard can be collected with ease
using a paper grocery bag and /or bundled.
The Recycling Program has expanded and improved over the last two
years. We now need to evaluate the future needs of the community
to continue program growth and enhancement. A few key issues
surround the evaluation process. These include collection system
changes, additional materials, ease of use, recycled content
requirements and continuity of system.
1. System Changes
At the curb, haulers may move to a commingled system for
collection. Some haulers are currently experimenting with this
process.
2. Additional Materials
The City of Eagan will need to look at adding materials to the
collection programs in the near future. January 1991 is the target
date for adding rigid plastics. Other materials include magazines
(currently collected in the City of Rosemount and St. Paul) and
mixed papers. These itams are at the top of the list for
manageable materials for curbside collections. We should explore
all possibilities.
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3. Ease of Use
The stackables can be carried easily when full. The containers are
stackable for storage. Durability has proven efficient.
4. Recycled content
Recycling container manufacturers today offer a wide range of
recycled, post - consumer plastic content in their products. In some
cases, up to 100% is available, depending on style of container.
The recycled content specifications must be a part of the RFP for
the second purchase of containers.
5. Continuity of Collection System
The recycling containers have become a very good promotional tool
to remind residents of the program and collection day. The Green
and white city colors enhance the continuity of a city coordinated
program as well.
ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED ON THIS ITEM: Recommend the
specifications for purchase of recycling containers.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
VII. DISTRIBUTION
The following materials are enclosed in your packet.
1. On page 7 you will find a copy of a memo to the Assistant
to the City Administrator Hohenstein regarding the Environmental
Quality Survey Update.
2. On pages il to /3 you will find copies of container
specifications from two (2) manufacturers. 1. Rehrig Pacific
(current container system) and 2. Shamrock Ind.
3. On pages A tool/ you will find a copy of the original
Invitation for Bids for recycling containers.
4. On pages ? o 023 you will find a copy of the May 24, 1991
Session Briefing. Summaries of Waste Management Act Amendments and
other bills affecting municipalities.
5. Please also find enclosed a copy of the Solid Waste Version of
the Eagan Environmental Quality Survey.
VIII. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission will
be Tuesday, July 9, 1991.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES OF THE
SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT COMMISSION
May 14, 1991
Eagan, Minnesota
A regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement Commission was
held on Tuesday, May 14, 1991 at 11:30 a.m. Present were Terry Jacobs, Earl
Milbridge, Darlene Bahr, Ken Ische, Floyd Hiar, Terry Davis, Larry Knuston and
Denny Seiz. Absent was Craig Seim. Also present were Recycling Coordinator
Hageman, Assistant to the City Administrator Hohenstein, Dakota County Recycling
Specialist Mike Trdan and John Tapper of Gopher Smelting.
AGENDA
Vice Chair Bahr called the meeting to order indicating that Chair
Seiz would be joining the meeting shortly. Upon motion by Hiar, seconded by
Milbridge, all members voting in favor, the agenda was approved as presented.
MINUTES
Upon motion by Milbridg;;-)seconded by Hiar, all members voting in
favor, the minutes of the April 9, 1991 Solid Waste Abatement Commission meeting
were approved as presented.
PARKS RECYCLING PILOT PROJECT
Hageman reported that the City had purchased recycling containers for
the Parks Recycling Pilot Project and that the containers would be located at
Northview Park Athletic Fields as well as Thomas Lake and Trapp Farm community
parks. She stated that the project would be evaluated at the end of the summer
and that recommendations with respect to continuation or expansion of the program
would be brought back to the commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY
Hageman reported that 65% of the surveys had been returned to date
and that the University Extension Service indicated that this was a statistically
significant response rate for the sample identified. Hageman stated that a
report on the results would be forwarded to the commission in July. Commission
members requested that preliminary results be provided at the June meeting to
permit additional requests for cross tabulations or other analysis of data in
time for the July report. Trdan stated that the survey would be very valuable
to the County because it is the first survey of this kind and this detail done
in Dakota County and the metropolitan region.
EARTH DAY AND CLEAN - DP DAY
Hageman reported that more than 100 people participated in the 1991
Earth Walk and that program was very successful. She stated that next year's
program will gear more activities toward children because of the number that
participated this year.
SWAC MINUTES
MAY 14, 1991
Hageman also reported that over 225 residents participated in the
Clean -Up Day and that the effort had filled a 30 yard container. She stated that
the project went very well this year as a consequence of the efforts of the Parks
and Recreation Department.
LONG TERM FUNDING
Hageman reported that the long term funding committee had released
its report recommending administration and promotions payments of $2 per
household per year, capital funds to be retained for a capital or special needs
grant program and County responsibility for hauler information and payments. She
stated that the County's solid waste management advisory committee would meet on
the 22nd to make a recommendation with respect to the report to the County board.
Davis asked if the survey indicated any support for a recycling utility fee.
Hageman responded that the survey she had seen ranged from $2 - $10 per month and
that very few if any had indicated they would not pay anything.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Hageman stated that it appeared little action would be taken on
either the SCOPE legislation or other waste management legislation in this
session. Knutson indicated that there was some possibility that the mandatory
recycling provisions would be amended to another act for consideration in this
session.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CERTIFICATES
Hageman distributed the volunteer recognition certificates to the
members who had been unable to attend the volunteer recognition ceremony on Arbor
Day.
1991 OUTLOOK /ISSUES
Hageman stated that a review of the commission's goals had identified
several priority areas for consideration in 1991 including expanding recycling
promotions, household hazardous waste and enhancement and maintenance of the
residential recycling programs. In addition, she stated that the issues of
mandatory recycling, organized collection, yard waste composting and management,
additional recyclable materials and new containers had, in recent months. The
prioritization of these issues for future meetings was discussed by the group.
It was suggested that the issue of new container specifications be placed on the
June agenda and that the organized collection study conducted in 1986 be
distributed to the commission in anticipation of the matter being brought before
the group at a future meeting.
FACILITY TOURS
Hageman indicated that she had contacted a number of firms about the
possibility of the commission attending tours at these facilities. These firms
SWAC MINUTES
MAY 14, 1991
included AMG which runs a detinning plant, the BFI Recyclary in Inver Grove
Heights, the Knutson Refuse Materials Recovery Facility in Rosemount, the Anchor
Glass Facility in Shakopee, Materials Recovery Limited which runs a demolition
debris recycling program, Aptus Hazardous Waste Handling in Lakeville, the Empire
Gardens Compost site, Gopher Smelting in Eagan and Waldorf Paper in St. Paul.
John Tapper of Gopher Smelting distributed information concerning his facility
and indicated that he would be happy to host a tour or provide a presentation on
the facility at a future meeting (that information is enclosed as Appendix A).
Seiz indicated that he had spoken with Dakota County Commissioners concerning the
possibility of joint tours of certain facilities and that there was interest by
the County in such a concept. He further stated that such tours should focus on
the immediate area of Eagan and Dakota County. Hiar stated that it may not be
time efficient to go on tours to all of these locations and suggested that the
possibility of audio visual presentations by representatives of these facilities
could be as effective in some cases. The staff indicated that they would explore
the possibilities of on -site tours close to Eagan and presentations by companies
for those that are not. Terry Davis suggested that staff prepare a list of the
opportunities and send it to the commission for feedback on priorities.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting of the Eagan Solid Waste Abatement
Commission will be Tuesday, June 11, 1991, at..96 -p.m. This will be the first
meeting at the new regular meeting time. S: 3
ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion by Hiar, seconded by Ische, all members voting in favor,
the meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
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Date Secretary
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MEMO TO: ASSISTANT TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR ROSENSTEIN
FROM: RECYCLING COORDINATOR RAGEMAN
DATE: JUNE 4, 1991
SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SURVEY - UPDATE
Date Entry for both surveys has begun. The total return rate for
each survey is 54% (S.W.) and 65% (W.Q.). Theresa Ahles is the
graduate student from VoTech Education contracted to work on the
project. Ms. Ahles has completed the data entry for the Solid
Waste survey and is continuing with the Water Quality survey.
It has recently come to our attention that the analysis Theresa
will be performing is the most comprehensive plan available through
the grant program. Theresa's analysis will include the following
elements:
* Writing the codebooks for each survey, data entry,
running the preliminary analysis (frequencies and means)
plus secondary analysis. Written comments will also be
entered and printed out with statistical analysis.
* Production of graphic displays of survey results.
* A brief summary of each report. The summary reports
will be approximately 10 pages in length and provide a
brief explanation of results in an outline form.
Ms. Ahles' estimation of hours needed for completion of this plan
is 300 hours @ $15 /hr = $4,500. The comprehensive plan was
approved by the University of Minnesota Extension /Ag Ed Department
as part of their grant program.
The time line for our first run of preliminary information will be
the last week of June.
At the June SWAC meeting, I would like to review the survey briefly
and coordinate the key questions we would like additional analysis.
We will be meeting with Theresa at the end of June to go over our
specific requests for the second analysis. The final report should
be completed by mid to late July.
If you mild like any additional information, please let me know.
Recycl ng Coordinator
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Re: Bid Proposal - Two Piece Stackable Recycling Containers
Enclosed you will find specifications for two piece stackable
recycling containers for which the City of Eagan is again
soliciting bids. This is the second advertisement for bids for
this type of product. The Eagan City Council chose not to award
a contract from the original request for bids and has directed
the addition of certain specifications that you will find herein.
I would appreciate it if you would review the invitation and bid
documents and determine if your firm would be interested in
submitting a bid for consideration by the City. Please note that
the bid opening date is scheduled for Monday, December 19, 1988
at 10:00 a.m. at the Eagan City Hall.
If you have any questions pertaining to the specifications,
please feel free to contact me at 454 -8100. Your review of this
invitation for bids and a formal bid proposal would be greatly
appreciated by the City.
Sincerely yours,
Jon Hohenstein
Administrative Assistant
Enclosure
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CITY OF EAGAN
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122
INVITATION FOR BIDS
TWO -PIECE STACKABLE RECYCLING CONTAINERS
Sealed proposals marked with the description of the product and the firm's name
will be received at the office of the Eagan City Clerk, 3830 Pilot Knob Road,
Eagan, Minnesota 55122, up to 10:00 a.m., December 19, 1988, at which time the
bids will be opened and read.
The material to be furnished is as follows:
Two -Piece Stackable Recyclable Containers
Complete forms and specifications are on file in the City office where they may be
obtained for the bidder's individual use.
No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk prior to
the closing time for receiving bids and accompanied by a cash deposit, bond, or
certified check made payable to the City in an amount of not less than five (5 %)
percent of the total accompanying bid, to be forfeited as agreed liquidated
damages in the even that the bid be accepted and the bidder fails to enter into
and fulfill a written contract for the delivery of the material specified. No
bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty days (30) after the scheduled opening
time of bids without the consent of the City.
The City Council reserves the right to waive any information or informality in any
bid received and reject any or all bids received without explanation.
Mailed bids should be addressed to:
City Clerk
City of Eagan
3830 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
CITY OF EAGAN
3830 PILOT KNOB ROAD
EAGAN, MINNESOTA 55122
PROVISIONS
Two -Bin Stackable Recyclable Containers
1. GENERAL: All bids must be received at the office of the City Clerk before
10 :00 a.m. on the 19th day of December 1988 and shall be submitted on the
enclosed proposal form in a sealed envelope, plainly marked, "BID FOR TWO -
PIECE STACKA.BLE RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS."
Multiple bids should be enclosed in separate envelopes.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or bidder's bond,
payable to the City of Eagan in the amount of at least five percent (5 %) of
the total amount of the bid.
It is also understood that the City Council reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, to waive informalities and to award the contract in the
best interest of the City.
The containers proposed and delivered to the City of Eagan shall be
complete in every respect and ready for use in accordance with these
specifications.
Commodity bidder proposes to furnish must be current production, bidder
must specify model.
Catalog information showing make, model and complete specifications of
commodity the bidder proposed to furnish shall accompany the vendor's bid.
Insufficient descriptive information shall be cause for rejection of the
bid.
2. MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY: No bids will be accepted by the City except such
as are submitted by regularly recognized manufacturers or an authorized
franchised distributor, and no bid will be considered or accepted on any
product unless the bidder can show that the model bid upon is a standard
model, and that this brand of equipment has been sold by the bidder for a
period of not less than two (2) years. The City reserves the right to
demand proof of the bidder, or to waive time limit, if to its best
interest.
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3. WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS: The supplier shall guarantee the product
against defective material or workmanship for a period of five (5) years
from the date of final acceptance by the City, in addition to the standard
factory guarantee. Any material found defective within the guarantee
period shall be replaced, at the manufacturer's expense. The equipment
must be the latest model and shall be new, not previously used, units.
4. ALTERNATES: Bidders may submit bids for one of two alternates or both
alternates defined as follows:
Alternate 1 - Both containers solid sided
Alternate 2 - At a minimum, glass container solid sided
All other specifications as outlined herein.
5. BID FORM: The bidder shall use the attached form and shall submit intact,
these specifications, proposal, and contract form. All figures must be
typewritten or written in ink.
6. DELIVERY. The successful bidder shall deliver the units to the Eagan City
Garage, 3501 Coachman Road, Eagan, Minnesota 55122, with all delivery and
freight charges included in the base bid.
7. AWARD: Award of contract by the City of Eagan will be based upon, but not
necessarily limited to the following factors: 1) Price, 2) delivery date,
3) parts and service, 4) analysis and comparison of specifications and
details.
8. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive
informalities, and to award the bid in the best interest of the City.
9. EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications for the products herein
called for have been carefully prepared to best meet the future needs of
the City of Eagan. Should any prospective bidder take exception to any
portion of these specifications he shall notify the City of Eagan in
writing on this bid form. Failure to do so shall cause him to forfeit this
opportunity at any later date and will be cause for rejection.
10. Exceptions to the bid are to be listed below:
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CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS
Alternate 1
Compliance Exception
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Two (2) piece stackable recycling
container system (both containers
solid sided)
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Outside: 20 "w X 15 "d X 13 "h
Inside: 18 "w X 14 "d X 11 "h
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: Not to exceed 5.5 pounds per piece
MATERIAL: High Density Polyethylene Resin or Acceptable
Alternate; with ultraviolet color stabiliza-
tion properties
COLOR: One (1) container in green to be approved by
the City
One (1) container in white to be approved by
the City
MARKINGS: "CITY OF EAGAN" (Both)
Recycling Arrow Logo (Both)
"GLASS" [One (1)]
"CANS" [One (1))
Markings to be stamped or embossed
OTHER FEATURES: No fewer than four (4) drainage holes
per piece
DELIVERY DATE: No later than February 13, 1989
QUANTITY: 14,000 two (2) piece units, initial run
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CITY OF EAGAN, MINNESOTA
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS
Alternate 2
Compliance Exception
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Two (2) piece stackable recycling
container system (glass container
solid sided)
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Outside: 20 "w X 15 "d X 13 "h
Inside: 18 "w X 14 "d X 11 "h
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: Not to exceed 5.5 pounds per piece
MATERIAL: High Density Polyethylene Resin or Acceptable
Alternate; with ultraviolet color stabiliza-
tion properties
COLOR: One (1) container in green to be approved by
the City
One (1) container in white to be approved by
the City
MARKINGS: "CITY OF EAGAN" (Both)
Recycling Arrow Logo (Both)
"GLASS" [One (1)]
"CANS" [One (1)]
Markings to be stamped or embossed
OTHER FEATURES: No fewer than four (4) drainage holes
per piece
DELIVERY DATE: No later than February 13, 1989
QUANTITY: 14,000 two (2) piece units, initial run
PROPOSAL FORM
CURBSIDE RECYCLABLE CONTAINERS
Gentlemen:
We propose to furnish an initial run of 14,000 two (2) piece stackable recycling
containers, in accordance with the attached specifications and conditions which
were submitted with this proposal and upon which this proposal is made.
Bid price, including delivery to:
Public Works Maintenance Garage
3501 Coachman Road
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
Alternate 1
1. Two (2) piece stackable $
recycling container unit
(both solid sided)
2. Initial run X 14.000
TOTAL BID $
Alternate 2
1. Two (2) piece stackable $
recycling container unit
(glass container solid sided)
2. Initial Run X 14.000
TOTAL BID $
In guarantee of sincerity of purpose in entering this bid, the undersigned
encloses a certified check or bidder's bond in the amount of five percent (5 %) of
the total amount bid, mad payable to the City of Eagan, which it is agreed will be
forfeited to the City in the event that said contract is not executed as herein
stipulated in the event that said proposal is not accepted.
SIGNED:
NAME:
TITLE:
FIRM:
ADDRESS:
DATE:
DELIVERY DATE:
PLEASE MARK ENVELOPE BID FOR: TWO PIECE STACKABLE RECYCLING CONTAINERS
BID MUST BE SUBMITTED ON THIS FORM
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'2ICK MOORE JOHN BRANNAN
REHRIG PACIFIC CO. RMIC
1850 NORTHWESTERN AVE 1320 ARDMORE AVE
GUT'NEY IL 60031 ITASCA IL 60143
MARK SMILER BILL HOFELING
gHAMROCK INDUSTRIES AIR RESEARCH
334 NORTH 7TH STREET 517 MAIN STREET
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55411 -4394 HOPKINS MN 55343
.Y GARGARELLA LOREN MATHISON
CI:HORN MHP INC. ZEIGLER INC
2775 SLOUGH ST. 901 W 94TH STREET
AISSISAUGA ON L4T 1G2 BLOOMINGTON MN 55420
CANADA
2RAIG W.W. BUSCH
'USCH- COSKERY OF CANADA INC.
.02 GREGWOOD ROAD
'SSAUGA ON L5H 2T4
CAI. _A
3ARY MC LESKEY
2ASCADE CONTAINER -FAB CO.
P.O. BOX 5009
VANCOUVER WA 98668
CLAYTON LEADY
YE PLASTICS INC.
U00 LIND AVE. S.W.
2ENTON WA 98055
SANDY FREIDMAN
HII CAN CO
�0 4. AMERICAN ST
: 'HILADELPHIA PA 19140
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• Aquaculture development The law also specifies that major
•
• - New water quality guidelines and a appliances be recycled or reused. Each
•
• • framework of environmental controls for county must ensure that residents have
• • • t he growing aquaculture industry are the option of recycling major appliances.
�� • • • established in legislation supported by PCBs and chlorofluorocarbon refrigerant
. • ' the Department of Agriculture, Depart- gas must be removed for recycling.
• • • , ment of Natural Resources and the People who collect mixed municipal
. • •
• • • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. solid waste after Jan. 1, 1993, must use
• • -,• _ • Proponents of the law say it marks a either volume- or weight -based prices.
• • I crucial first step at controlling aquacul- The law prohibits waste from being
• • • • ture, or "fish farming ", which is expected transported into Minnesota unless it
• • • • to develop significantly in the next five meets the regulations of the state in
• • • -. . years. (HF 958) which it was generated and excludes the
• • • ,,. • The University of Minnesota is allo- specific items that Minnesota bans from
• • •
• cated $1.2 million to purchase an its solid waste stream. Counties are
• •
• . • aquaculture research facility along the allowed to charge additional fees for
•
- ' • banks of the St. Croix River. (HF493) waste that comes from other areas.
.. (HF303)
• Glendalough State Park
',I •+s I Glendalough State Park is the name of Landfill siting
-' a the Minnesota's newest state park — one A moratorium is imposed on all landfill
7 the state acquired for a mere $50,000. siting in the metropolitan area, effective
' I lip r The 2,000 -acre park 20 miles east of the day after the bill is signed into law.
L Fergus Falls was originally a gift to the The seven metropolitan counties are
Nature Conservancy from John Cowles, required to develop an ash disposal siting
owner of Cowles Media Co., with the process with the Metropolitan Council.
:4 104111111111711111 ■• 1 ■ 10 intention that the property be shared Unless the counties and the council agree
Reps. Bill Schreiber (left) and Charlie with the entire state. that a mixed municipal solid waste
Weaver watch the voting boards at either The $50,000 appropriation is to facility will not be needed within the next
dr+ side of the House chamber as members reimburse the Nature Conservancy, 15 years, they must also develop a solid
switched sides on a higher education which was the steward of the park for waste landfill siting process.
funding package. two years. (HF 18) Counties are required to report the
proposed process to the Legislative
historic site, and trail improvements. Commission on Waste Management by
The DNR reports that a 44 percent Toxic packaging Dec. 1, 1991. That commission will then
increase in visitor use from 1986 to 1989 Several toxic materials used in packag-
in will be banned from Minnesota recommend legislation by Jan. 1,1992.
has taxed the staff and facilities beyond g The recommended landfill replacement
capacity. Many of that system's historical beginning Aug 1, 1993. After that, no
manufacturer or distributor may sell process must avoid siting landfills where
buildings and significant landmarks are they could contaminate underground
deteriorating from excessive use. products whose packaging contains lead, y g
g cadmium, mercury, or hexavalent aquifers. (HF303)
(HF1220)
chromium.
After July 1, 1994, lead, cadmium, standards
Genetically engineered organisms Beginning Jan. 1, 1992, mixed solid
This legislation establishes procedures mercury, or hexavalent chromium can't waste cannot be placed in an outstare
for obtaining permits for releasing be introduced into and dye, paint, or disposal facility that does not comply
genetically engineered organisms. The fungicide that is for use or sale in with the January 1991 standards for a
Department of Agriculture is required to Minnesota. Art supplies are exempt from new facility. This will go into effect in the
adopt rules for plants, pesticides, the law. (HF303) metropolitan area in 1995. (11F303)
fertilizers, "soil amendments" and "plant
amendments" that are genetically Recycling, waste management
engineered. Cities of at least 5,000 people will have Less government waste
Each release will require a new permit to ensure that every household and Less waste should be coming both in
until the commissioner of agriculture business has access to a solid waste and out of the state Capitol complex.
determines that it's no longer necessary. collection service. The number of copies of reports and
The commissioner may revoke or By July 31, 1996, counties outside the publications sent to legislators will be
i t, change the permit if the permit terms are metropolitan area must recycle 30 reduced by restricting duplicate mailings
violated or are inadequate to avoid percent of their solid waste. The recycling of copies to legislators' home and offir
"unreasonable adverse effects on the goal for metro counties is 45 percent. addresses, unless both are specifically
environment." (HF l 129) Counties are permitted to establish requested.
higher recyclin goals. And with the exclusion of legislative
May 24, 1991 / SESSION WEEKLY 11
committees and commissions, the law •5'. -,;•.•••••,-- ,
restricts the distribution of reports to ' �" �.
anyone in the Legislature other than the Yy: . 'E •
secretary of the Senate, the chief clerk of i
e House, and the Legislative Reference =`' is • I f r 0
-library. Instead, summaries of reports f - t.
will be available. (HF767) ?
A separate law calls for the creation of a
storage and recycling management
system near the Capitol complex to
streamline recycling efforts. (HF322). \ `, 1 -
No ni -cad battery dumping \ I JP
You won't be able to dump those • �... - �
rechargeable batteries containing nickel J �
cadmium in the garbage after Aug 1.
Prompted by concern over toxic
cadmium contained in incinerator ash IR Reps. Gene Hugoson, center, and Bill Macklin confer with Minority Leader Terry
Dempsey prior to a vote on the tax bill.
when such batteries are burned, the
dumping of nickel - cadmium batteries in pollutants and unauthorized solid waste 8 a.m. will soon be illegal. Likewise, it
the waste stream has been banned. disposal. will be against the law for children under
Nickel cadmium is typically contained Responsibility for violations lies with 13 to operate such personal watercraft
in rechargeable batteries used in power company supervisors and corporate unless an adult is along.
tools, portable radios, and miniature officers, who will be unable to avoid Those were just a few of the many
vacuum cleaners. The new law is tacked penalties by claiming they don't know regulations placed on the operators of
on to a 1990 statute that required about the law. personal watercraft. Jet ski operators are
batteries sold in Minnesota to be "mer- A person cannot be found guilty of also prohibited from jumping the wake of
cury free." criminal charges if steps are taken to another boat within 100 feet and will be
Manufacturers will be responsible for notify the MPCA as soon as the violation required to wear life jackets.
' costs of collecting old rechargeable is discovered, and action is taken to Operators between 13 and 18 years old
.,atteries and to set up pilot projects for remedy the problem. (HF694) will also be required to have a watercraft
collection. Businesses that sell batteries operator's permit to drive a jet ski unless
are also required to provide consumers an adult is on board.
with a phone number to call to find out Come in, Rover
p It's against the law to use radio The measure becomes effective 30 days
where they can dispose of batteries. equipment to hunt game in Minnesota. after final enactment (HF633).
(HF927) But it won't be against the law to talk
to your dog by radio while hunting. The
Pollution laws expanded Legislature approved a law that specifi-
Violations of state pollution laws will cally states that it isn't against the law to
A
be subject to faster and more wide- use "one -way radio communication Gaming
ranging penalties. The Minnesota between handler and a dog." (HF1001)
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) will be Gambling bans
able to levy more penalties for violations Wild ricing While "teleracing" may be in, a number
of solid waste, air, and water pollution People under the age of 16 won't need of measures passed this session are
regulations. a license to go wild ricing — provided designed to keep things out. Bans will be
Currently, only hazardous waste they are accompanied by a person who placed on:
violations have been covered by the full has one. • telephone lotteries, where 1 -900
range of the MPCA's civil, administrative, The change brings the wild rice numbers are involved, requiring users to
and criminal penalties. licensing requirements into line with pay for the calls to participate;
The new legislation allows the MPCA similar laws governing fishing, which • video poker machines. As of Jan. 1,
to quickly issue administrative penalties permit children under 16 to fish without 1992, they will no longer be allowed in
— without having to go to court to take a license. bars;
action — to stop pollution violations The current fee for a "harvesting wild • the sale and manufacturing of gambling
quickly before an incident becomes a rice" license is $12.50; more for commer- devices, except those sold to individuals
major problem. cial harvesters. (HF514) for home use. These include, but aren't ,�
The legislation also allows criminal limited to, slot machines, craps tables,
1 charges for violations of laws concerning Jet ski re and roulette wheels;
hazardous air pollutants, toxic water • use of religious Driving a "jet ski" between sunset and 8 syrnbols or themes that
12 SESSION WEEKLY / May 24, 1991 d--3