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VHG worked hard to implement the new system over the first few months and initial years of the new system. Today, due to mergers and acquisitions, VHG is comprised of three hauling firms: Allied Waste Services, Waste Management and Red Arrow Sanitation. The curbside recycling system, one of the primary original reasons for the change to organized collection, recently was changed to a single stream system in 2008 as per an amended contract with VHG. 2.4.3.2 City of Falcon Heights The city of Falcon Heights has a fairly detailed report on their process of analyzing the conversion to organized collection along with a dedicated special issue of the city of Falcon Heights Newsletter plus a seven page "Update on Trash Collection Study" that lists the chronology of the process.19 Following is their chronology of activities and actions: January 28, 2004 — The City's Solid Waste Commission had been looking at the issue of organized collection since early 2003. On January 28, 2004, the City council took action to look into organized collection. March 24, 2004 — The City council passed the resolution of intent to conduct further fact finding noting that this was by no means a decision to proceed. Over 100 people attended the public hearing with 35 residents and haulers speaking. The 90-day planning period started. May 6, 2004 — The Solid Waste Commission met with haulers to discuss ways the City can achieve solid waste goals adopted by the Council. A considerable amount of time was spent discussing road issues without complete answers. A follow-up meeting was scheduled for May 13, 2004 prior to another public meeting scheduled for May 20, 2004. June 23, 2004 — The Solid Waste Commission requested an extension of the 90-day planning period. An interim report was provided of the activity to -date. July 15, 2004 — The final report date was delayed until late August or early September. August 13, 2004 — The Solid Waste Commission continued discussions. October 13, 2004 — The study report was presented at the City Council meeting. The 90- day negotiation period started. A council decision date was set for January, 26, 2005. Following is "The Commission Recommendation." "At every stage of this process the Commission has kept in mind the question, `What is in the best interests of the residents of Falcon Heights?' After an extended period of study, the Falcon Heights Solid Waste Commission has found that" Residents in cities with organized collection pay significantly lower fees than the Falcon Heights average. 19 "2004 Organized Collection Study: Update." Jan. 2005. City of Falcon Heights, MN. Online at www.falcon- heights.mn.us/gov/sw/swnews.html 26 •Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC R - Analysis of Waste Collection Service Arrangements.doc June 2009