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COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 7, 1994 collection and noted that some of the haulers have contacted him and expressed an interest in cooperating with the City on this matter. Council Member Elliott felt that this could be an issue pursued during the 20/20 discussions. She noted that some residents have strong feelings on this matter. Council Member Bergeson asked if organized collection meant organizing the haulers or the City actually taking over collecting rubbish? Mr. Schumacher asked if other cities in this area have organized collection. Mayor Reinert asked that this matter be put on hold until it could be discussed as part of the 20/20 program. Mr. Powell noted that from an engineering standpoint, he could provide support for organized collection by documenting damage to roadway surfaces. Ms. Constant explained that the current system of licensing haulers and restricting the licenses to five (5) is going very well. At this time recycling is not offered to residents in the Wenzel Farms town homes. She is working to rectify the matter. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS Ms. Anderson explained that an ad has been placed in the local newspaper requesting applications for the Park Board, Planning and Zoning Board and the Circle Pines Utility Commission. Council Member Bergeson asked if a short questionnaire could be prepared for each applicant. He noted that all candidates should be evaluated on the same basis and a questionnaire would refine the process. Mayor Reinert suggested that nothing be done until it is determined how many applications are received. Mr. Schumacher asked if the Council would be interested in a grading system. Council Member Bergeson said that he would not want someone eliminated because the Council was confused on an issue. The matter will be brought to the first work session in January. DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (DMH) Mayor Reinert explained that the Lino Lakes City Council remained neutral during the negotiations regarding the future of DMH. Now an advisory board has been established and there is no Lino Lakes representation on this board. He felt this situation was unfair since Lino Lakes has about 13,000 residents and contributes about $90,000.00 a year to the hospital district. Mayor Reinert has spoken to Mr. Dick Howard about the matter. Although Mr. Howard PAGE 9