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r - APR X63, 71994 BOOK 92 F or- 89 Commissioner Macht asked whether those requirements stem from state agencies' policies or from laws enacted through "over intentions" of the legislators. Director Pinto advised that the requirements are the law. Mr. Wood noted that the ultimate decomposition of yard trash will be 50 percent over 4-5 years. Fifteen out of 67 counties that are achieving the 30 percent rate for recycling are focusing on decomposition of yard waste. Extensive discussion ensued regarding the quality of soil resulting from composted yard waste, and Director Pinto explained that the end product doesn't even resemble mulch. In fact, it is identical to the type of potting soil sold in garden centers. He stressed that anything we can stop from going into the Landfill has a value because we do not have to provide space for it in the Landfill. Discussion next ensued regarding guaranteed municipality participation in SWDD fixed costs and getting together with the cities to make sure they understand how important it is for them to continue their participation. The County needs to address this matter so there won't be any lawsuits down the road if a municipality decides to go a different route than using the County's Landfill. In discussing the consultants' recommendation for acquiring property to the north of the Landfill, Mr. Wood explained that operationally, it offers several advantages. We would have the ability to use the area to the north for stormwater management and a borrow pit at the same time we are operating in Cell #3 and Cell #4. In addition, it may be possible to retain the current entrance, the scale house, etc. Commissioner Eggert noted that the property to the north also offers a number of disadvantages in the cost because of the zoning. Rex Holmlin, disaster response engineer, presented the disaster response action plan: 14 h