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MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1990 PAGE 2 !~ completion. Freimuth recommended that the payment be made as there is still 9~ which can be retained. He will also obtain a schedule for completion. DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL IN FALCON WOODS NEIGHBORHOOD Maurer explained that he had researched the request for 15 mile per hour speed limit signs in the Falcon Woods neighborhood and has determined that it would be illegal to lower the speed limit from the 30 miles per hour stipulated by State Statutes. He also addressed the danger of using unwarranted stop signs to control speed and signage which might be appropriate such as "No Outlet" at the two Roselawn intersections or the possibility of placing "Pedestrian Crossing" signs at the Community Park entrance. Gehrz stated she had discussed the matter with Jerry Ruettiman of the Roseville Police Department. He suggested several methods which might remedy the situation such as people in the neighborhood calling the police if they observe careless driving, obtaining the license number and description of the vehicle and the Police Department will write the owner of the vehicle, and' organizing a Crime Watch group which could`""assist in identifying problem drivers. Gehrz recommended the residents try this alternative, and Barbara Smith, 1964 Autumn, who made the orginal request, agreed to try the neighborhood/police enforcement approach. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON ORGANIZED COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE Baldwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication. He then gave a brief summary of the Solid waste Commission's study and subsequent recommendation that an organized/integrated system be explored. He then asked for input from those in attendance. JANET BROWN, 1887 SIMPSON, spoke in favor of retaining Woodlake Sanitary Service and commented on their good service. GEORGE WALTERS, WALTER'S RUBBISH, INC., wanted to know why the City was considering changing the system and if there are problems, perhaps they could be solved without such a change. He presented a brief review of his company's background, present operation, and experience with integrated hauling in two other communities. Baldwin asked if Walters felt he would be on equal footing with other haulers in a open bidding system, to which he replied in the negative. Walters also stated he felt organized collection would downgrade the service as people cannot change haulers if dissatisfied. He stated he strongly believes in the free enterprise system and recommended the City maintain the open system. AL KRAEMER, 1707 FAIRVIEW, asked the price of the present tipping fee at the Newport Facility, to which Mr. Walters replied it is $68.00 or $69.00 per ton. He explained that these costs have forced haulers to increase their charges to customers. RAY GARCIA, 1906 PRIOR, congratulated the City on starting this study and .indicated his support of an organized/integrated