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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 1990 CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S DISCUSSION WITH THE KANDICE HEIGHTS DEVELOPERS The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Scalze. Ayes (5) Fahey, Scalze, Collova, Blesener, LaValle. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. MULTI-FAMILY Dave Harris, Superintendent of Public Works, appeared RECYCLING before the Council to review his report dated September 12, 1990 on multi-family recycling. Harris reported on the County's plans to cease funding in the area of recycling some time during 1991, and the City's need to have a long-term funding program in effect at the time County funding ceases. Harris also reported that there is the immediate possibility that County funding to the City in the area of recycling will be cut by 36%. Harris also reported on the need for the City to put in place a recycling program for rental and condominium units within the City. Harris reported that the City was approximately 20 tons short of its abatement goals, and by including apartment and condo units in the City's recycling program, those goals can be easily met. Fahey suggested that City staff ineet with the apartment owners, condominium associations, and haulers to put together a recommsndation for a multi-family recycling program. Council agreed and it was also suggested that the Recycling Committee be reactivated including any apartment owners or representatives of condominium associations on that Committee who would be interested. It was suggested that the County may have information on the issue of multiple-family recycling that could be utilized by the Committee. LaValle also suggested that other cities having such programs in effect be contacted for their input. Harris indicated that he would like the City to put a multiple-family recycling program in effect by January lst, and he will work with the Recycling Committee as well as multiples and come back wo the Council with a recommendation. Page 15