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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 1995 The City Administrator reported that by entering into the agreement, the City is not obligated to participate in the recycling program. The City's decision to participate will be based on cost and convenience. Fahey pointed out that entering into the agreement gives the City the option to use the County's recycling service. If the County's prices are not competitive, the City will go elsewhere. The Administrator pointed out that the County is pursuing a grant to fund the purchase of recycling equipment. Entering into this agreement gives the City an alternative place to bring maintenance materials for recycling, thus an opportunity to control costs. If the City uses the County's services, costs will be monitored to make sure the City is making use of the most cost-effective service. LaValle expressed concern with the user fee quoted in the agreement at $1.50 per ton. LaValle was concerned that there were additional costs above and beyond the user fee. The City Administrator reported that there is a committee of the participating cities set up to review this. If the cities do not believe they are getting good service at a fair price, they will go elsewhere. The Administrator reported that the fee is a user fee, and should the City not use the service, there is no cost to the City. The City Attorney agreed. It was noted that approval of the Consent Agenda must be by unanimous vote. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 95-6-158 - REMOVING THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITI-I RAMSEY COUNTY FOR RECYCLING OF MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. Ayes (5) Scalze, Pedersen, Fahey, LaValle, Morelan. Nays (Oj. Resolution declared adopted. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 10