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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 14, 2012 Keis indicated that he would like to see more analysis relative to this transaction. 'l'he Administrator reported that he would provide the Council with more detail at their March 29 °i meeting. McGraw asked how many buildable lots are possible in this area. The Administrator reported that there are approximately 15 buildable lots. It would take the acquisition of two properties abutting LaBore Road to provide for the access. That new access would also provide development potential for some properties to the north. The Administrator indicated that a conservative estimate of home values that could be developed is in the $400,000 range. DOCUMENT The City Administrator reviewed the Public Works Superintendent's SHREDDING report relative to the addition of document shredding during the electronics - recycling day scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 8:00 a.m. to Noon. The Administrator noted that the Superintendent has obtained additional quotes for this service, ranging from $400 to $800 for four hours of shredding. The low quote is from Twin Cities Shredding. They indicated that a truck can hold about 2,000 lbs of paper and suggests that the City put a limit on how much one individual can bring. The suggestion was for a 2 to 3 box limit at no charge. McGraw asked if there is a charge for electronics recycling. The Administrator replied that there was a $5 charge for anything with a screen. All other electronics (computers, radios, printers, etc.) will be taken at no charge. The Administrator reported that Retrofit Recycling received a grant for electronics recycling which greatly reduces what residents are charged. He also noted that Retrofit Recycling provides this recycling service at their Little Canada location any time. Montour suggested that residents be allowed two boxes of materials for shredding at no cost. The Council discussed box size and the consensus was that a box would be similar in size to one that copy paper comes in. Montour suggested a charge of $10 for each box over two. Senior citizens would be allowed one additional box (three) for shredding at no charge. The Council discussed encouraging residents to bring in a food donations that the City will take to a food shelf. The shredding would also be limited to residents (ID's required), and commercial properties would not be allowed to participate. The consensus was to proceed with the addition of shredding to electronics recycling day, with the low bid provided by Twin Cities Shredding, under the parameters discussed. 11