Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board Minutes

Wednesday, August 25, 2004

Metro Counties Government Center

Members Present:

Commissioner Dick Stafford, Washington Co.

Commissioner Jim Kordiak, Anoka Co.

Commissioner Victoria Reinhardt, Ramsey Co.

Commissioner Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin Co.

Commissioner Dennis Hegberg, Washington Co.

Commissioner Dennis Berg, Anoka Co.

Commissioner Joseph Harris, Dakota Co.

Commissioner Jim Ische, Carver Co.

Art Dunn, MOEA

Others Present:

Barry Schade, Dakota Co.

Brad Fields, Anoka Co.

Mike Lein, Carver Co.

Judy Hunter, Washington Co.

Chuck Wegner, BFI

Paul Smith, MOEA

Angie Timmons, Hennepin Co.

Tim Goodman, Tim Goodman & Associates

Irv Stern, BFI

Ryan O’Gara, SKB

Gary Delaney, Carver County

Mark Rust, MOEA

Norm Schiferl, Ramsey County

Susan Hubbard, Eureka Recycling

Barry Tilley, Dakota County

George Kinney, Dakota County

Don Chapdelaine, SKB

John Carmody, U of M

Carl Michaud, Hennepin County

Sabina Ylinen, URS Corporation

Kate Theisen, RRA

Mary Richardson, RRA

Peg Aho, RRA

The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m.

Agenda Item #1. #9; Consent Items.

    1. Minutes of the June 23, 2004 Meeting and
    2. Checks & Claims

Commissioner Harris made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 23, 2004 meeting and the checks and claims as submitted. Commissioner Reinhardt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Agenda Item #2. #9; Management and Policy.
    1. MOEA E-waste Stakeholder Process.

      2. Commissioner Kordiak noted that the process is moving forward. Commissioner Stafford noted that he and staff had attended a meeting with Cheryl Corrigan where they got assurance that the SWMCB will have an active role in the process.

       

    2. 2005-2024 Regional Solid Waste Master Plan.

      3. Mary Richardson gave a powerpoint presentation which highlighted various aspects of the Master Plan. She noted that the 2005-2024 Regional Solid Waste Master Plan was jointly created by the SWMCB county staff with input from state agencies and a variety of stakeholders. The SWMCB Regional Policy Development Committee (RPDC) is overseeing the development of the Master Plan. The RPDC has reviewed and discussed outcomes and strategies for each section of the Master Plan over the last several months. Three public involvement events have been hosted which gave stakeholders an opportunity to comment on the draft Plan.

      Ms. Richardson noted that the Master Plan is scheduled for approval by the SWMCB at its September meeting and then the six counties between October and December. The final Plan will be submitt4ed to the OEA on December 31.
    3. MPCA Solid Waste Transfer Facility Rule Revision Comments.

George Kinney, Ramsey County, noted that the MPCA has issued a proposed amendment to rules governing solid waste management in Minnesota. The Transfer Facility Rule governs the operations, enforcement, and permitting of transfer stations. The Rule was released for public comment on August 16 and the comment period closes on September 16, 2004.

Mr. Kinney noted that technical staff from Carver, Dakota, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties had met to review and discuss the draft Rule. Staff, while in agreement that the rule amendment would be beneficial for all parties, suggest that the SWMCB approve comments addressing a number of specific concerns about the proposed amendment which address the sequencing of local and state permitting, litter and leachate control, and the need for additional clarification. Commissioner Reinhardt made a motion to approve the comments as submitted by staff for approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kordiak and passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Commissioner Kordiak asked what drives this process or what is the benefits of it revising the Rule? Mr. Kinney noted that it is a matter of putting design standards in the Rule and getting away from staff time dealing with smaller facilities.

Agenda Item #3. Collaborative Activities.
    1. Sustainable Building Design.

      2. John Carmody, University of Minnesota, gave a presentation on the Post Occupancy Evaluations of Sustainable Design Pilot Projects report developed for the SWMCB by the Center for Sustainable Building Research, University of Minnesota and an update on recent activities from some of the SWMCB member counties. Mr. Carmody also gave an update on the development of Sustainable Building Guidelines which is mandatory for all new buildings receiving funding form the state bond proceeds fund after January 1, 2004. Commissioner Reinhardt made a motion that the SWMCB support the current guidelines. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Harris and approved unanimously on a voice vote. Commissioner McLaughlin asked if the report will be posted to the SWMCB web page. Staff noted that it will be posted to the web site.

    2. 2004 Characterization of Non-Municipal Solid Waste Stream.

Sabina Ylinen, URS Corporation, gave a presentation on the 2004 Characterization of NonMSW Stream developed for the SWMCB by URS Corporation. The NonMSW Data Analysis Work Group made ten recommendations for consideration by the SWMCB Regional Policy Development committee as they prepare the outcomes and strategies for the 2005-2024 Regional Solid Waste Master Plan. Commissioner Reinhardt made a motion that the SWMCB accept the Report as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hegberg and passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Agenda Item #4. Communications and Outreach.

    1. GreenGuardian.com Business Launch.

Due to lack of time, this agenda item was held over for the next meeting.

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.