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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/1991 Council Minutes169 COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 1991 DATE • TIME STARTED : TIME ENDED • MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT : November 12, 1991 5:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M. Bisel, Bohjanen, Kuether, Neal, Reinert None Staff Members present: Solid Waste Coordinator, Fran Kurk; Public Works Director, Don Volk; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Mayor Bisel explained that the purpose of the special meeting was to discuss the implementation options for the waste management plan for 1992. Mr. Volk briefly reviewed what had been discussed before the Council several months ago. At that time the Council briefly discussed organized collection as well as implementing state mandates in the area of waste management. Mr. Volk also briefly outlined the 1991 Required Solid Waste Collection Amendment which requires that all cities must make sure that every residence and business subscribe to a collection service. He also noted that he expected waste management laws to become stronger in the future. The Council discussed various methods of organized collection. The City could be divided into three (3) districts and a hauler could bid on each district. Every resident and business would be required to subscribe to the service. There was discussion regarding whether the City should collect the fees or if the hauler should collect the fees. Mr. Volk felt it would be less expensive for the resident if the City took bids for the service. There was also discussion regarding whether the City should collect the fees through the assessment process. Mr. Volk noted that the City would be paying the "up front" costs since it would take a year to collect any payment on the taxes. Council Member Neal explained the organized collection process used in Circle Pines. Mr. Volk explained that Lino Lakes is much larger than Circle Pines so therefore, the same process would not be as "tight" as Circle Pines. PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 12, 1991 Mr. Volk recommended that the Council pass an ordinance establishing organized waste collection. There was further discussion regarding the ^method of collection and the time involved to administer the program. A list of current hauler rates was distributed to the Council for their review. Mr. Volk noted that at some time, Lino Lakes will be forced into some type of organized collection. He suggested that the Council consider their options at this time and implement a plan most suitable for Lino Lakes. Mr. Volk's recommendation is for Lino Lakes to be divided into three (3) districts. Haulers would bid on one (1) or more districts. This alone will eliminate several haulers on one (1) residential street. The Council would have their choice of whether they want minimum control, medium control and total control of the system. Mr. Volk gave the Council an example of the 1992 Solid Waste Management budget. This budget proposes that the City handle the entire process from bidding, billing, collection and administration. There was further discussion regarding assessing the costs of the services. Mayor Bisel noted that if every property is assessed, then there would be no reason for anyone not to take the service. Mr. Schumacher expressed concern regarding assessing this service since the City is still under a levy limit. Mr. Volk reminded the Council that the City does not have a choice, the City must prove that 100% of the residents and commercial businesses have refuse collection. Council Member Reinert noted that the state is very diligent in putting laws into place without providing the means to implement the laws. He suggested that Lino Lakes not be the first city to implement this costly program but wait for other cites to do so and use their experiences in implementing a program for Lino Lakes. Council Member Kuether suggested that the City wait until more of the residents are on municipal sewer and water and asked if there was a way to flat levy for the service. Mr. Schumacher explained there is and also noted that many cities also levy for such services as snow plowing. Mr. Schumacher explained one administrative problem will be data collection and proving to the state that the City is recycling. He noted that currently the City is meeting its collection goals and it is the least costly and the easiest. Various methods of implementing programs was discussed including waiting until Minneapolis and St. Paul implement a program and then using their program as a model. Mr. Volk said that he is hearing the Council say "wait and see" at this time. PAGE 2 170 171 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 12, 1991 Mr. Volk noted that the City is mandated to recycle a certain amount of refuge each year and the amount is going up annually. Mayor Bisel noted that the packaging industries are creating a great deal of the problem and they are not required in any manner to help rectify the recycling problem. There was discussion regarding administration of the program and in the view of some Council Members adding another level of government. Council Member Kuether suggested that it be mandatory that all residents on municipal sewer and water recycle and all new subdivisions come on line as they develop. Mr. Volk explained the timeline for implementing an organized collection program. He noted that it takes approximately 10 months from the first public notice of intent of the City to organize collection. Mayor Bisel thanked Mr. Volk and Mrs. Kurk for attending this evening. The work session ended at 6:28 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on Decembe 9, 1991. Marilyrai G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer 4/Z1 Ha - d L. Bise yor PAGE 3 1 1