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MINUTES JANUARY 23, 1991 PAGE 4 not encourage aggressive collection which increases tonnage, whereas, SuperCycle's "per ton" charge makes increasing tonnage a priority. Mr. Glander also felt they should have been offered an opportunity to be heard by the Solid Waste Commission. Mark Heieren, representing Knutson Services, Inc., agreed that the profit/loss sharing provision does include a risk, but stressed that in their marketing he could see only positive benefits to be shared. He felt that the "per ton" rate was not in the best interest of the City as the goal is to increase participation and tonnage, and paying by the ton has a negative impact. He also commented on the importance of keeping auto batteries and motor oil out of the waste stream, and the fact that those products have a positive value. In regard to a negative value for magazines, he stressed that the City would be informed of this fact and the cost prior to implementing the program, but did not anticipate a negative value and could almost assure there would be no negative value. Mr. Heieren also stated that his firm uses 90 gallon containers for multi-unit collection, not 30 gallon. Baldwin agreed that SuperCycle has done an excellent job but also commented on the fact that the Solid Waste Commission is made up of bright, talented people, who have recommended a change. He also mentioned the fact that SuperCyle had other services available which were not offered to the City. Council discussed the expected budget problems created by the State shortfall and the importance of obtaining revenues from all sources available which the revenue sharing proposal would address, however expressed concern that a negative value on recyclables would negatively impact the City's funding, as would greatly increased tonnage with the "per ton" proposal. Following the discussion Staff was directed to contact representatives of Knutson and SuperCycle and work out answers to these concerns to the Commission's satisfaction. Baldwin stressed that the Commission be made aware of the fact that Council is not sending this recommendation back to them, but there were some significant questions raised and the Council wants the Commission to hear them and be satisfied with them. He requested that representatives of the two firms make arrangements to be available for the Commission Meeting on the 7th of February. The item will then be placed on the February 13th Council Agenda. ADMINISTRATOR AUTHORIZED TO HIRE PART TIME TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES Council considered a request from the City Administrator that she be given the authority to hire and fire part time temporary employees in order to expedite this procedure. Short term hiring is frequently required, especially in the area of Public Works and Parks and Recreation. Council agreed it seemed reasonable and authorized the Administrator to perform this duty as requested. ~-j