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City Council Minutes October 23, 1996 2 9 Page 2 2003, Falcon Heights residents would pay the same rate for water as residents of the City of St. Paul; b) St. Paul will continue to maintain the system and will begin paying for capital improvements; and c) the city gets suburban representation on the Water Utility Board. The memorandum of understanding is not a final agreement to transfer, but would precede a formal agreement. After discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to sign the memorandum of understanding with the St. Paul Water Utility. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT Administrator Hoyt reported that this resolution is similar to the one passed by the council for 1996. The city meets or nearly meets each of the affordable housing benchmarks already and there would be no costs associated with participation. The city's participation would demonstrate the city's recognition of the importance of maintaining the condition of affordable housing. Motion was made by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to approve Resolution 96-17, continuing participation in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Motion passed unanimously. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR RECYCLING SERVICES Administrative Assistant Asleson reported that, per review by the Solid Waste Commission and direction from the city council, staff had contacted officials at E-Z Recycling regarding signing a new contract for recycling services. There would be no changes in the content of the new contract other than minor clarifications. E-Z is willing to sign a three year contract, with a 1997 rate of S 1.42/household/month, with inflationary adjustments in 1998 and 1999. This is an excellent rate for the service received and E-Z Recycling has provided good service to the city in the past. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to authorize the Mayor and Administrator to enter into an agreement for recycling collection with E-Z Recycling through February 28, 2000. Motion passed unanimously. PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A MATERIAL HOLDING FACILITY BEHIND THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE The council and staff reviewed the proposals received to construct the holding facility. There was concern that the cost was too high. After discussion, the council directed the administrator to proceed with the construction of the facility with the understanding the alternative construction techniques be investigated to reduce costs.