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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -13- March 24, 2004 Refuse Collection -Public Hearing on Resolution of Intent (continued) Tom Monzel, 1497 Hoyt, said he wants a choice. He likes the little guy. The young man's presentation was nice. Does the facility at Newport have capacity? He has a beautiful alley that he didn't really need. The old alley was probably 35 years old but he was told by the City it was cost effective to replace it because there were only six alleys left that had to be done anyway. BFI came through his neighborhood and said they would give two months free trash hauling. A bunch of people took their offer, and after six to eight months they moved away from BFI. Resources are stretched thin already. The City doesn't need a big commission and all that goes with it. It's wasteful to have the City handling this kind of stuff. Susan Mueller, 1776 Holton Street, said she didn't have a prepared statement. She just lowered her rates and saved $10/month by going to a smaller bin. She doesn't think government can do that as easily as an individual can. She wants to keep this choice to herself. She is a home schooler. She pays for but doesn't use the school system. She has a choice here and doesn't want it taken away. She is happy with her hauler and service. She always gets a person. They always call back and let her know what they will do. She realizes there are a lot of haulers but trusts they are doing the right thing. Let us keep this choice. Loretta Stutsman, 1653 Maple Knoll Drive, said that she was raised in North Dakota by an aunt and uncle who owned a restaurant. They always told her to stick with a family business. With regard to the streets she suggested that the Saint Anthony Police hide the car and watch how many trucks go down the City's side streets. Dale Gengler, 1611 Hollywood Court, said his neighborhood has organized refuse collection. They have one hauler because they want to reduce wear and tear on the alley and he encourages others to do the same thing. You might think he is in favor of this but he is opposed for several reasons: 1. Loss of free enterprise. 2. Loss of competition. When you go out for contract, you are leaning toward the big guys. Maintain as much choice as you can. With contracts opening up there is a potential for wrongdoing. He suspects that the agenda or driving force is the final disposition of the garbage. Russell Hobbie, 2151 Folwell, said he has been a resident since 1969. They have always had a single waste hauler in the University Grove neighborhood. The main reason he is here is because he became so angry at two letters from BFI. He thought it was ironic that they were opposed to organized collection, when that is the type of contractual arrangement they have with his neighborhood. He has learned a lot tonight listening to the testimony. He would recommend considering some sort of a zone system. The streets would be quieter. The trucks would be efficient with time and fuel. If residents want more than once a week service, they can get it. • l3