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Mounds View City Council Page Seven R lar Meeting September 14, 1992 Councilmember Quick asked Asleson to define Score grant monies. Asleson replied that Score grant monies are monies received by the County through the 6 1/2 cent sales tax and given to the City to offset recycling costs. The $25, 000 Score grant monies would be given to the City whether or not the billing was done through Ramsey County Property Taxation. Councilmember Quick stated that his preference would be to keep the collection of the recycling funds in house. Councilmember Rickaby would accept that amendment to the motion previously before the Council. Councilmember Blanchard stated that she is bothered by putting something on tax roles without more input from the general public. Mr. Oman stated that with hidden costs there would be resistance. The recycling amount would show up on either the garbage hauler's bill, the property tax or City utility funds. Councilmember Quick added that by paying through the City the residents could pay this bill in four installments. Councilmember Wuori asked if the County could increase the 40 rate of $.12. Wuori felt that figure could be increased because as the pay scale increases, so do costs of accomplishing these tasks. Asleson stated those costs have increased in the past. Walt Witzke, resident of New Brighton, stated that he helped to set up New Brighton's hauling system and shared some examples of New Brighton's recycling fund. Councilmember Rickaby stated that she is concerned about not having an informational meeting. There was a presentation by the Environmental—Quality—Task—Force to the Council at their Work-Session last week and this would have afforded plenty of time to set an informational meeting for tonight. Mayor Linke stated that there would not have been enough time for posting of a public hearing. Councilmember Rickaby stated that she had checked with the County and a public hearing was not required on this issue, an informational meeting would have sufficed. Last week would have been ample time to notify residents of an informational meeting. Samantha Orduno, City Administrator, explained the process of • notification when setting a formal public hearing. There has to be 10 days notice.