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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL September 13, 1989 in City government. However, Fahey pointed out that this topic has been extensively discussed and communicated. Art Aerkenhoff, Edgerton Street, stated that he feels every resident should have the right to chose their own garbage hauler. Herkenhoff felt that if there was concern about the wear and tear on City streets due to the garbage haulers, the issue of truck and construction traffic should be addressed as well. Herkenhoff suggested that the Council give senior citizens who generate little garbage a reduced rate. Herkenhoff was concerned about the fees that the haulers are charging. Herkenhoff also suggested that the City consider having an annual free dump day for citizens of Little Canada. Fahey reported that Public Works is putting together a plan for a dump day, however, there are concerns about policing such a program. Tracy George was concerned that Bellaire did not provide cans for 30-gallon service. Sue from Bellaire stated that this was correct. The smallest can that their trucks can handle is a 60-gallon can. xowever, Sue pointed out that if residents wish to purchase a garbage can and place their 30-gallon bag in it, the haulers will empty that can. However, the smallest size can the arms of a Bellaire truck can pick up is the 60-gallon size. Buche asked if apartments are required to go to organized collection. Fahey reported businesses has be shortly. Scalze also po year State Law collected with the County has brush and will that the issue of apartments and not be addressed as yet, however, will Lnted out that after the first of the will not allow wood or grass to be residential trash. Scalze reported that not addressed the issue of wood and have to do so shortly. Blackford reported that a local city is giving a$2 credit to those people who recycle. Blesener thought that practice would be eliminated by the first of the year. Page 10