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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 14, 2007 Daniel Sjobeck, 2674 Schletty Drive, reported that he works in Roseville and one of the benefits his employer provides is to allow employees to dispose of their hash at work. Sjobeck reported that his property has never been in an unkempt condition. Sjobeck reported that he is also able to bring recyclable materials, exceptfor plastic,to his place of employment. The City Administrator noted that the recycling cost is $4.50 per month and the bulky item cost is $1.38 per month, for a total of $5.88 per month. City staff is proposing no exemption to the recycling and bulky item costs. (This is a change from the current ordinance.) Montour agreed that any exemptions should not include the recycling and bulky item costs. His concern was with spending a lot of staff time in verification of exemptions. Allan indicated that she was against any exemptions except for out of town travel a minimum of one month in duration. Allan felt the exemptions were somewhat confusing as well as unenforceable. Allan felt that refuse collection was a service similar to sewer and water services, and that everyone should be included. McGraw stated that he struggled with an exemption if a resident worked for a trash hauler, but no exemption to a resident who works for a business that allows employees to dispose of their trash at work. McGraw stated that his concern was with the equity and fairness of the situation. McGraw indicated that he supported the recommendation for no exemption for recycling and bulky item costs. Allan noted that she owns a business in Little Canada and has trash collection at both her home and business. Allan felt that was the proper thing to do, and did not support exemptions for business owners or employees who can bring their trash to work. Allan also felt it was inequitable to allow business owners an exemption, but not employees who can bring their trash to work. Allan felt, therefore, that it would be best to limit exemptions to extended travel of a minimum of 30 days. Sjobeck reported that he agrees with the concept of organized collection noting that it keeps the City clean. However, he requested that exemptions be allowed for residents who can bring their trash to their place of employment. Sjobeck stated that if his employment changed, he would notify the City to resume his trash service. Jake Lesnick, 78 Jessica Court, indicated that he owns an auto repair business in White Bear Lake and has a hazardous waste disposal license. Lesnick stated that he has been bringing his trash to work for the past 10 years due to the cost savings of not having to pay for trash service in two locations. Lesnick noted that his property is in orderly condition and he