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STAFF REPORT TO:Mayor Fischer and Members of City Council FROM:Laura Linehan, Acting City Administrator DATE:April 9, 2025 RE:Resolution Authorizing Park View Court Association to Join the City of Little Canada’s Organized Collection of Mixed Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials ACTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED: Council Consideration resolution authorizing Park View Court Association to join the City of Little Canada’s organized collection of mixed municipal solid waste and recyclable materials. BACKGROUND: Chapter 809 – Solid Waste and Recycling On February 8, 2024, the Planning Commission considered a text amendment to City Code Chapter 809 – Solid Waste and Recycling to specifically address modifications to accommodate new zoning district categories for residential use. Additionally, the amendment also introduced an opt-in provision for townhome developments to join the city’s organized collection contract for mixed municipal solid waste and recyclable materials. As outlined in the amendment, existing townhome developments would have the option to adhere to updated regulations voluntarily to the city’s organized collection, whereas new townhome developments would automatically be part of organized collection. At the Planning Commission, the amendment was recommended for approval to the City Council with an 8-0 vote. On February 14, 2024, the City Council considered Ordinance 891, Amending City Code Chapter 809 – Solid Waste and Recycling to include a new exemption to service which outlines: (4) An owner or resident of an existing residential property considered to be a medium-density dwelling unit constructed before February 16, 2024, may continue to utilize their existing licensed hauler provided there are no zoning code violations related to the collection of solid waste or recyclable materials. Owners or residents of an existing residential property considered to be a medium-density dwelling unit constructed before February 16, 2024, shall have the option to opt in to receive service from a licensed hauler(s) who has a valid contract with the City. Park View Court Association In late January 2025, the city was contacted by Park View Court Association to inquire about the rates and process for joining the city’s organized collection. After analysis, the Park View Court Association HOA Board held a board meeting on January 28, 2025, and voted unanimously to join the city’s organized collection based on rate information and provided minutes and a motion to support that direction from the HOA. Staff met with members of the Park View Court Association to discuss the additional steps to join the city’s organized collection on February 24, 2025. At that meeting, city staff articulated needing to work with the city’s legal team to ensure a proper process was followed, with a potential April 1 start in conjunction with the city’s billing cycles. Park View Court also articulated a 60-day contract notification clause.