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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING -6- March 12, 2003 Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Falcon Heights City Code Concerning_the Indoor Di~lay of Fireworks and Use of Pyrotechnic Ectuipment and Materials (continued) Mayor Gehrz said that she supports doing this. It is consistent with the Council's desire to make every reasonable effort to make sure residents can communicate with the City. Kuettel moved approval of a contract with the North Suburban Communications Commission (NSAC) for web streaming services. The motion was unanimously approved. H. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Council member Lamb said that under the 2003 recycling contract, residents will be able to have used reusable clothing, textiles, shoes and boots picked up with their recyclables. The clothing, textiles (sheets, towels, blankets, tablecloths), and footwear must be clean, usable and bagged in clean sealed plastic bags. Dirty, wet clothes, sewing scraps or rags will not be accepted. All items will be recycled for use and will not be shredded for fiber. This is being offered as an additional no-cost service to the residents. Informational flyers will be distributed the latter part of this month and information will also be published in the upcoming City newsletter. Also, over the next few months the Solid Waste Commission will be looking at open versus organized hauling because of refuse collection costs, environmental impacts, quality of service, road wear and impacts. There will be a lot of public study and opportunity for public input. Council member Lindstrom said the City of Lauderdale decided to not pursue a DNR grant for their local trail connection. He said he wanted to reiterate what a fine job Deb Jones does for the Planning Commission. She is invaluable. Northwest Youth and Family Services will be putting an informational insert in the next City newsletter. Council member Talbot said the Ramsey County League of Local Governments held a meeting on Saturday, March 8, to look for ways to share strengths and economize. Formation of an I T Coalition was the number one idea and it was put forth by Administrator Worthington. Mayor Gehrz read aloud a letter from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board that recognized the City and Roland Olson, the City Finance Director, for the early implementation of GASB 34. The letter stated that "implementation of Statement 34 will result in better financial information to a government's taxpayers, governing board, and other financial statement users. Early implementation of Statement 34 is a testament to the City's professional leadership, initiative and commitment to improving public accountability."