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I Item No: 07M Meeting Date: July 22, 2013 Type of Business: Council Business of Mounds View Staff To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: James Ericson, City Administrator Item Title/Subject: First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 880, an Ordinance Amending Title 500 to Include Licensing Requirements for Donation Collection Bins Introduction: In 2007 and 2009, the City had been asked to consider allowing donation collection bins in the community. Both times the City Council was disinclined to allow the donation bins due to repeated problems with ones that had been located in the community without permission. The bins were unsightly and often had donations and other accumulated junk alongside them for extended periods of time. For reasons such as these, the bins were considered a nuisance and in violation of the City Code. Discussion: The City Council has again been asked to reconsider its position concerning donation collection bins. Bradley Berg, representing US'Again, a for-profit textile and small goods recycler, spoke to the Council about the various licensing restrictions than can be adopted to ensure proper maintenance and operation of such bins. Mr. Berg provided a copy of a sample ordinance outlining some suggested language the City could consider. At the June 3, 2013, Work Session, the Council directed staff to draft suitable language for its consideration. Ordinance 880 provides for operational restrictions that would be added to Title 500 (Business License Regulations) of the City Code. If approved, bins would be permitted on properties owned and operated as an educational, religious, non-commercial charitable use. Items left outside the bin would be removed within 24 hour's notice or be subject to penalties, including license revocation. An exemption is provided for bins associated with temporary fund-raising activities. Recommendation: If the Council supports allowing donation collection bins in the community on a limited basis, staff would recommend the Council review and consider the first reading and introduction of Ordinance 880, an Ordinance creating a new Chapter 519 outlining the licensing standards associated with Donation Collection Bins in the City. If approved, the second reading would be scheduled for August 12, 2013. Respectfully submitted, Jam, Ea.,ae.. James Ericson City Administrator