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Mounds View City Council March 25, 2024 <br />Regular Meeting Page 3 <br /> <br />Phil Carlson, Stantec, requested the Council consider a drainage and utility easement vacation for <br />Alexander Gardens. He provided further comment on how the rear lot line had been adjusted <br />between the Alexander and Wilcox properties. He explained the Public Works staff and Planning <br />Commission reviewed this matter and recommended approval. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. <br /> <br />Hearing no public input, Mayor Lindstrom closed the public hearing at 6:14 p.m. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance <br />1013, Easement Vacation for Alexander Gardens. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />C. Resolution 9894, Approving Final Plat Alexander Gardens. <br /> <br />Phil Carlson, Stantec requested the Council approve a final plat for Alexander Gardens. He noted <br />this was a two lot plat that adjusted the lot lines between the Alexander and Wilcox properties. He <br />reported when the final plat is recorded, the easement would be gone. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9894, <br />Approving Final Plat Alexander Gardens. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />D. Resolution 9890 or 9896, Organized Trash Hauling Negotiations. <br />1. Resolution 9890, Take from the Table/Terminate. <br />2. Resolution 9896, Continue Negotiations/Options Committee. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund provided brief background information on this topic. He explained <br />the Council tabled action on this item two weeks ago and staff was directed to work with the <br />haulers encouraging them to provide a final and best offer. He noted there was a call between the <br />haulers and the City Attorney where this information was conveyed and a deadline was set for <br />March 21 at noon. He reported the haulers did come through with an offer and the haulers met at <br />City Hall today from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. <br /> <br />City Attorney Tierney reported the Council directed staff to request a best and final offer from the <br />haulers. She explained the City received a letter on Thursday stating the haulers would not be <br />submitting an offer, but they would welcome an offer from the City. Staff developed an offer from <br />the City based on comparable cities with organized collection (St. Anthony, White Bear Township, <br />Vadnais Heights). She indicated this offer was presented to the haulers and she had hoped the <br />haulers would take this offer. However, at 3:00 p.m. today the City received a counteroffer from <br />the haulers. <br /> <br />City Attorney Tierney stated the counteroffer was reviewed and the prices were compared to the <br />three comparable cities (St. Anthony, White Bear Township, Vadnais Heights). She indicated the