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chairman of the SRA. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried that the board of directors of the SRA express to Frederick Moc-: the sincere appreciation of the board for his highly devoted and effective efforts as chairman. 12. Membership: Mr. Purdue reported that the Chair- man sent letters to councilmembers and managers in ten cities which are not now SRA members. Those cities are Anoka, Coon Rapids, Crystal, New Hope, Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, White Bear Lake, Blaine and Stillwater. These contacts should be followed up in the next few weeks. He noted that Mr. Kne from Coon Rapids was in attendance, and he stated that two or three other cities have exprczsel some interest in joining the SRA. The board encouraged him to follow up those contacts. 13. Election of Officers: The Chairman called attention to the fact that the office of Vice Chairman is vacant because of the departure of James Spore from Minnesota to Texas. He invited nominations for the position of Vice Chairman. John Greavu was nominated. Upon call for other nominations, there were none, whereupon it was moved by Mr. Sandahl, seconded by Mr. Nawrocki, that Mr. Greavu be elected by unanimous ballot. The motion was carried unanimously and Mr. Greavu was declared elected. 14. Executive Committee Vacancy: The Chairman called attention to the fact that the election of Mr. Greavu creates a vacancy in one of the Executive Committee offices. He indicated that, there being no objection, he would defer the filling of this office until the next quarterly meeting of the board. There was no objection and it was so ordered. 15. Metropolitan Land Fill Abatement Act: Charles Thomson commented on the "hidden tax" provided in the Metro- politan Land Fill Abatement Act (MS S473.842 - 473.847). He expressed concerns about how the proceeds of the fees pro- vided for in the Act will be spent. He indicated that municipal officials as well as members of the general public should be concerned about the disposition of such proceeds and should insist upon knowinn the uses of such proceeds. Other members of the board expressed similar concerns and the Chairman, acting upon the suggestion of Mr. Anderson, indicated that this matter would be scheduled for the agenda at the next meeting and that an effort would be made to obtain information about the fees and their use, prior to that meeting.