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Mounds View City Council September 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Page 4 2 City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt an Ordinance that would amend Chapter 3 12 of the City Charter by adding a new Section 12. 16 adding a severability clause to the chapter. 4 He noted the first reading for this Ordinance was held on August 28. Staff commented further on 5 the proposed Ordinance and recommended approval. 6 7 Brian Amundsen, 3048 Woodale Drive, explained this change was brought forward because some 8 language was changed earlier that had severability. He reported the City Attorney advised 9 language be considered for Chapter 12 that would add this new section in order to address the 10 severability concern. 11 12 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Cermak. To Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1008; 13 Amending Chapter 12 of the City of Mounds View Charter by Adding a New Section 12.16 14 Adding a Severability Clause to the Chapter. 15 16 ROLL CALL: Cermak/Gunn/Lindstrom/Meehlhause. 17 18 Ayes — 4 Nays — 0 Motion carried. 19 20 B. Resolution 9794, Take from Table. Establishing exclusive negotiation period, 21 organized solid waste collection. 22 23 City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt a Resolution that would establish the 24 exclusive negotiation period for organized solid waste collection. 25 26 Rene Johnson, 7385 Pleasant View Drive, stated at 8:30 p.m. last week a representative from Ace 27 knocked on her door and asked her if they could give her a better rate. 28 29 Council Member Lindstrom explained for transparency purposes he wanted the public to know he 30 signed the petition. He believed the question warranted clear context and clarity as to what the 31 contract is and isn't. He supported the City Council pursuing the details of the contract in order to 32 provide the public with more information. 33 34 Acting Mayor Meehlhause explained he has supported the City pursuing this ever since he was 35 elected to the City Council. He believed it was important to pursue this because the City has 36 invested $35 million in its streets. He supported the City taking care of its streets in order to make 37 them last as long as possible. He indicated the City would learn a great deal from this process. 38 39 Bob King, 7408 Silver Lake Road, commented on how the haulers were managing their businesses 40 in order to pursue new customers. He agreed the City should go through this process in order to 41 see what price is offered for organized collection. 42 43 MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Lindstrom. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9794, 44 Establishing exclusive negotiation period, organized solid waste collection. 45 46 Ayes — 4 Nays — 0 Motion carried.