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Februa~ 8,2005 <br /> <br />providing an indication of what the new transfer station will handle when it begins <br />operation. Mr. Clark asked if the transfer station's opening would impact the city's bulk <br />trash collection, and Mr. Towarnicki explained that the transition should be seamless, <br />but that the city will do all it practically can to recycle some materials and reduce the <br />waste stream. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bartlett detailed that closure costs are estimated at $50,000 per year over 30 <br />years for a total estimate of $1.5 million. Council members forwarded suggestions for <br />use of the 140-acre former landfill site once it is closed, including a police shooting <br />range, trails and parkland, and economic development. <br /> <br /> Mr. Collins asked council to formally vote on the list of economic development <br /> priorities developed by and for the West Piedmont Planning District Commission, <br /> explaining that while the city is not committed to those projects, they must be on the list <br /> to obtain U.S. Economic Development Administration funds. Mr. Reynolds moved to <br /> approve the list or priorities, seconded by Mr. Ferrill. Mayor Cobbe called for the vote on <br /> the issue. Council passed the priority list with five in the affirmative. <br /> <br /> Mr. Collins said the consent agenda for the February 22 meeting is straight- <br /> forward, then reminded council of its retreat the following Saturday. <br /> <br /> With no further business to conduct, council adjourned at 1:57 p.m. <br /> <br />Ma~thew4~C. Ha~ ~inY~'~ <br />Deputy Clerk of Council <br /> <br />~M(~seph R. Cobbe <br /> ayor <br /> <br /> <br />