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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 1989 available to the City. Mrs. Kurk was asked if containers would be made available to residents. Mrs. Kurk explained that a good container costs about $8.00 to $10.00. If the City were to purchase the containers, the expense would probably take most of the Waste Abatement budget. However, citizens may not comply with the program if they have to buy the containers. There were suggestions regarding how a container could be earned or possibly won by the residents. Mr. Reinert asked that neighboring communities be called and asked how they handle this part of the program. Mrs. Kurk noted that several ordinances will have to be passed to implement the Waste Abatement Program. Collections will have to be organized as well. She suggested that the City could be divided into several areas with just one hauler serving this one area. There was discussion regarding allowing the City to bid a garbage hauling contract and then assessing every household for the service. Mr. Bisel expressed concern because other governmental agencies sometimes do not give projects a lot of thought before they mandate implementation. He said he was not sure that Lino Lakes was ready for this program. There is a lot of work to be done; advertising, incentives, preparation of brochures and contact with haulers. Mr. Volk explained that the City wide mailing would be completed before June 1st. Mr. Bisel said he would welcome any support from other organizations in Lino Lakes. Mr. Bisel noted a deeper concern and that is how will those residents who have never contracted with a hauler be addressed. This program is not likely to change their attitude regarding how they handle their own refuge. Mr. Volk outlined the several phases of the program; phase I, volunteer program with initial brochures sent to residents by June 1; phase II will require residents to have contracted with a license hauler, and phase III will be working toward organized collection, possibly designating areas for specific haulers. Mayor Benson noted that the success of the program depends on the items being separated in the home. He asked how do you accomplish this especially when there are children in the home. Mr. Volk explained that part of the educational program will be going directly to the children in the schools. Mr. Volk asked for Council approval of the first phase so that the June 1st brochure can be mailed to the residents. Mr. Reinert moved to approve. the implementation of the Solid Waste /Recycling Program and asked that Mr. Volk and Mrs. Kurk