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Ord 897 Report February 9, 2015 Page 2 The City Council discussed each of the concerns raised by the haulers and agreed to consider only revising the language relating to the requirement to submit rates to the City. The language prior to the revisions adopted via Ordinance 891 required that the haulers submit their “proposed” rates to the City. Rather than reverting to the previous language, direction was provided by the Council to strike that section altogether, which is how Ordinance 897 is drafted. The present language, as adopted, reads as follows: Schedule of Rates: When the application is submitted, the applicant shall file with the City Administrator a schedule of maximum rates to be charged during the license period. Every licensee shall provide thirty (30) days’ prior written notification to the City and the licensee’s customers of any increase in rates to be implemented during the license period. Failure to provide such notice shall void the rate increase. Verified evidence that the licensee is charging more than the maximum rate on file with the City Administrator shall be cause for license revocation. The changes as proposed in the attached Ordinance 897 would strike the above language and in its place indicate “RESERVED” rather than striking and relettering/renumbering the ensuing code passages. After the first reading was approved, the National Waste and Recycling Association (NW &RA) sent a second letter, dated January 21, 2015, expressing appreciation for the removal of the rate language from the licensing requirements. The Association however renewed their opposition to the new language that would have the haulers report to the City those customers who do not participate in the recycling program (see attached.) Staff asked Ramsey County’s Recycling Coordinator Jean Buckley how common such a requirement is within the County. She indicates such reporting is becoming more common as contracts get updated (see attached.) Recommendation: Staff recommends the Council review the new information submitted by Ms. Buckley of Ramsey County and the National Waste and Recycling Association. Ordinance 897 has not been revised since the first reading on January 12, and if it is found to remain consistent with Council’s intent, staff would recommend approving the second reading and adoption by roll call vote. If further changes are desired, the revisions can be made during the meeting or adoption can be delayed to a later date. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ James Ericson City Administrator