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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 20, 1996 Charter City and the Council is very limited as to what they can do for road repair and road reconstruction. When an issue like this becomes known, that potentially has impact on roads, the Council has the obligation to investigate the issues. Mayor Landers referred to a flyer that was sent out by Ace Solid Waste. He challenged Ace Solid Waste on the information included and asked where these comments were derived from. Mayor Landers stated the City has never made a statement that residents would see a reduction in taxes. Mr. Fredrickson stated the savings would be from the wear and tear on the roadway which would lower taxes. Mayor Landers stated this is a very misleading statement and should have been worded differently. Mayor. Landers read the statement regarding the possibility of hiring additional City personnel and stated it has already been indicated there will be no additional personnel. He stated this is a very misleading statement. Mr. Fredrickson asked if this will remain true (no additional City personnel) after going to organized collection. Council Member Kuether stated everything in this flyer was designed to fill the Council Chambers tonight. She added that everything in the flyer is not true. Mayor Landers noted the comment indicating Ace has always worked with the City and community and is the founding company and contributor to the Friends of the Park. Mayor Landers clarified that Ace Solid Waste is a contributor, which is greatly appreciated, but was not the founder. He advised that actually Jacqueline Farm was the founder of Friends of the Park. Mr. Fredrickson agreed and stated they made a mistake about that statement. BREAK / RESPONSE TO QUESTION CARDS At this point, question cards were distributed to those in attendance. Mayor Landers declared a ten minute recess at 8:07 p.m. to allow time for the cards to be filled out. The meeting was reconvened at 8:17 p.m. Mayor Landers explained the intent of the cards is to get the resident's questions and eliminate duplication. Ms. Constant read a question card asking if any of the four haulers could bid on the contract and provide this service. The haulers in attendance indicated they could. Ms. Constant read a question asking whether residents will receive the same level of service with an organized collection system. She stated she believes the contract can be drafted to assure residents get the same level of service. PAG1 6 •