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RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMENCEMENT OF ORGANIZING SOLID WASTE COLLECTION BETWEEN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD AND LICENSED RESIDENTIAL COLLECTORS AS PER MINNESOTA STATUTE 115A.94 WHEREAS, the City of Richfield understands the environmental significance and economic value in improving responsible waste disposal across the city and desires to help provide a more equitable service for Richfield residents; and WHEREAS, on February 24th, 2020, the Richfield City Council directed City staff to proceed with the research and planning process for establishing an organized solid waste collection system as per Minnesota Statute 115A.94; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on November 12t", 2020, the City will officially publish the required notice to notify the public and will notify licensed collectors of its intent to begin the process of considering organizing collection, all pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.94, subd 4d; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City will commence a 60-day negotiation period with licensed collectors after holding the initial "meet and confer" meeting with elected officials and licensed collectors per the requirements of Minnesota Statute 115A.94, subd 4e; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Richfield authorizes City staff to meet and negotiate with the existing licensed residential collectors for a period of at least 60 days per the requirements of Minnesota Statute 115A.94, subd. 4d; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council approves a 6-month license term in 2021 for all licensed residential collectors, along with a month -to -month extension plan, if necessary, based on the progress made in organizing collection; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council hereby approves the creation of an options committee — to which the City Council will subsequently appoint members — to identify, examine, and evaluate various methods of solid waste collection as per the requirement of Minnesota Statute 115A.94, subd 4a and 4b; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City shall negotiate in good faith with the existing licensed residential collectors as per the Statute toward a mutually agreed upon proposal for consideration of the City Council of the City of Richfield. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10t" Day of November, 2020.