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Only with a contract can we make the decision about where our garbage goes, based on our environmental interests, and make sure we have a voice in other important decisions about our municipal solid waste. If we can reduce the number of garbage trucks serving the City, we can make our streets and alleys last longer and reduce exhaust and noise pollution. Continued consolidation of the industry will leave individual residents with decreasing choice and decreasing power in the marketplace, if the City keeps an open system. It is the consensus of the Commission that the interests of the residents of Falcon Heights can best be served by implementing organized collection in the City. Accordingly, the Commission recommends the following plan and timetable: On October 13, end the statutory planning period and commence the 90-day discussion period. Put the Commission's report and recommendation and the hauler's recommendation in the hands of residents as soon as possible after October 13. Take comments from the public under guidelines to be determined by the City Council for a limited period to be designated by the Council. Make available an opportunity for haulers to participate in further discussion during the 90 days. Make findings of fact, as required by Minn. Stat. 115A.94, in January, 2005, at the end of the 90 day discussion period or soon thereafter. Pending the will of the Council, after the expiration of the 90 days, issue a Request for Proposal that: • Serves the best interests of the residents of Falcon Heights, financially and environmentally • Moves toward all the goals articulated in January, 2004 • Covers all types of residential solid waste discussed in the original goals, except recycling, which shall remain separate for now • Makes every effort, including innovative strategies developed by other cities, to ensure that all haulers, large and small, now licensed in the city, have a fair chance to compete for a city contract. " November 9, 2004 — Report summary was to be mailed to residents. January 13, 2005 — The public comment period was closed on December 30, 2004. The council is reading all the comments. January 27, 2005 — Council chooses alternate garbage plan, not a city-wide contract. The council voted unanimously to seek a "Memorandum of Understanding" with the licensed waste haulers to mitigate some of the effects of truck traffic and enhance public education. R - Analysis of Waste Collection Service Arrangements.doc Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC • 27 June 2009