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Commission approves reduced landfill rate for dilapidated house in Minneapolis
Summary
The commission approved a reduced landfill rate of $30 per ton for demolition of a dilapidated house at 304 N Rothsay in Minneapolis, acknowledging the discounted rate does not fully cover county costs but may be offset by future property value gains.
Public Works Director Chris Smith described a walkthrough of a dilapidated property at 304 N Rothsay in Minneapolis and recommended a reduced landfill rate to facilitate demolition and disposal. Smith said staff verified the landfill could accept the material and recommended the county’s reduced rate; Commissioner Carla Grund moved to approve the reduced rate of $30 per ton, and the motion passed 3-0.
Smith acknowledged the reduced rate does not immediately cover county costs but said the county can recoup costs later when a replaced house raises property valuation. The motion and vote were recorded on the consent/motion portion of the Aug. 25 minutes.
