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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 5, 2017 DRAFT 2 informational purposes. The council discussed the use of forfeiture funds (related to the 43 assignment of an officer to the Drug Task Force) for certain capital purposes, including 44 the cameras. He explained that the force currently has squad cameras and so they are 45 attempting to match the platform of the new cameras with the current equipment. 46 4. Textile Recycling/Reuse - Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson and 47 Maddy Pelon, Recycling Intern introduced Paul Gardner, Waste Zero, the contractor who 48 would be involved in the proposed program. Mr. Asleson noted the amount of textiles 49 that are thrown into the garbage and that this program is a way to possibly put a dent in 50 that. Ms. Pelon explained how the program would work. Residents would have bags 51 accessible to them, they could fill them with unneeded textiles, and they would be picked 52 up on recycling day. It would cost the city nothing and the city would actually receive 53 funds. Mr. Gardner explained the demand for the materials, to thrift stores, overseas and 54 to grading facilities. Mr. Gardner noted that people are still throwing away 85% of their 55 used textiles and materials so there is a large market to tap. 56 57 Council Member Kusterman noted that accepting electronics could lead to people putting 58 too much junk on the street for pick up and you could have a garbage situation. 59 60 When Council Member Rafferty asked how the cost of mailings, etc, is covered, Mr. 61 Gardner said they are covered by Waste Zero as part of their program. 62 63 The action requested by staff is to have the city attorney look at a proposed agreement for 64 this program and then for staff to bring the contract forward for council authorization. 65 66 Council Member Maher said she’s excited about the program; she clarified that this 67 would not involve another garbage truck cruising the neighborhood; the company uses a 68 transit van. 69 70 Mayor Reinert remarked that it’s a neat program but it may have some undesirable 71 aspects. With the attorney looking at the contract, there will be time for the council to 72 think further. The council concurred to have the contract reviewed. Mayor Reinert 73 suggested that council members contact Mr. Gardner with any questions. 74 75 Council Member Manthey asked if the council could receive references/information from 76 other cities who are participating. 77 5. Proposed Asphalt Plant in City of Columbus- City Planner Larsen explained 78 that staff has pulled together some basic information since the council has requested more 79 detail. This project is not located within the city so staff has limited data. Ms. Larsen 80 noted that a site plan was included in the council packet. She explained what the 81 company is requesting from the City of Columbus and what the project would entail. 82 Staff did receive a public hearing notice from Columbus and sent back comments on the 83 negative impacts to Lino Lakes. Ms. Larsen noted the petition that was submitted 84