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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION October 3,2011 APPROVED 79 The mayor recalled that the matter was put to the people many years ago. The right to 80 choose is a big factor. A council member noted concern about involving government in 81 this role. 82 The council heard about the city's current system of limiting services to four companies 83 and having zones for daily pickups. 84 City resident Robert Bening noted that he is in favor of having organized pick up because 85 of the benefit of reduced truck traffic. One of the things that can be done is zoning- 86 divide the city into areas and let haulers bid to keep the competitive element. He also 87 suggested the possibility of having just one company do recycling. 88 A council member suggested that the subject is an individual decision rather than one 89 belonging to government. The mayor suggested that the council keep the discussion 90 going to see if there is another way rather than an all or nothing change. A council 91 member suggested that encouraging businesses to act to be more efficient (less trucks) 92 and save money could be the answer. 93 4. Weekly Progress Report—Administrator Karlson reviewed the report, indicating 94 that the list of items has grown since several items have been added during the course of 95 this meeting. There was discussion about the Early Childhood/Family Education Center 96 Lease and prospective tenants who could take that space when it is vacated. 97 The council briefly discussed the current Charter Commission appointment process. The 98 period for receiving applications for current openings will end on October 30. Also there 99 is one opening on the Planning and Zoning Board that will need to be filled. 100 5. Mayor and Council Salaries—Administrator Karlson noted that periodically the 101 council needs to review its salary level; the last time it was reviewed was 2007. In order 102 to consider a change, the council would have to adopt an ordinance (requiring two 103 readings) before the municipal election. The mayor suggested that an automatic 104 adjustment, perhaps tied to staff salary actions, would probably work best and be fair. 105 The City Administrator will work on an ordinance based on the council's discussion. 106 6. Review October 10 Council Agenda—Items on the agenda were reviewed. 107 There were no changes to the regular Council agenda. 108 109 The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. 110 111 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on 112 October 24, 2011. _ 113 e114 ,__,,,,, 115 115 = V 41............. - 117 Julia" e Bartell, City Clerk Jeff R•in-rt, Mayor 3