HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report-Leaf Drop Off DaysSTAFF REPORT
DATE: October 4, 2016
CONSENT
ITEM #: 6
MOTION
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
AGENDA ITEM: Leaf Drop Off Days
BACKGROUND: Resident Mary Brown, approached a member of the Environmental Committee in August asking about future events and wanted to recommend a Fall Leaf Cleanup/Drop-off day. The Environmental Committee then discussed options at their August 12, 2016 and September 9, 216 meetings.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the Council support two Leaf Drop Off Days in November? PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: The Environmental Committee would like to hold two fall leaf day events in November. The first event held on Saturday, November 5, noon to 5pm, and the second event on Monday, November 7, 1:30pm-5:30pm. These dates and times were discussed with the Public Works Director to minimize impact to the department. At these events, residents would be able to drop off leaves in either biodegradable bags or loose. The event would be limited to residential
collection and driver’s licenses would be required. Members of the Environmental Committee have volunteered to staff the events to assure only leaves are disposed of in the dumpsters or gathering location outside public works. Dumpsters for compost would be rented for the events. Staff obtained two quotes and lowest
bidder is Tennis at $300 per 30 yard dumpster. FISCAL IMPACT: $300 per dumpster. Since this is the first year of the event, staff has very little information for gauging how many dumpsters may be needed. Best guess would be 3-4.
OPTIONS: 1) Approve holding Leaf Drop Off Events on November 5 and 7 2) Approve holding Leaf Drop Off Events on different days 3) Do not approve Leaf Drop Off Events this fall
RECOMMENDATION: If removed from the consent agenda: Motion to approve holding Leaf Drop Off Events on November 5 and 7