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Mounds View City Council July 8, 2024 <br />Regular Meeting Page 8 <br /> <br /> <br />D. Resolution 9953, Organized Trash RFP Recommendation and Authorizing <br />Negotiations. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve the organized trash RFP <br />recommendation and authorize staff to move forward with negotiations. He explained the City <br />received seven responses to the RFP and reported the RFP’s were reviewed by Council Member <br />Meehlhause, Council Member Clark, himself and City Attorney Tierney. He reported price, <br />customer service, cart roll out, experience and community presence were considered. He noted <br />LRS received the highest ratings and Aspen received the second highest ratings. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9953, <br />Organized Trash RFP Recommendation and Authorizing Negotiations. <br /> <br />Council Member Clark stated a lot of time was spent reviewing the RFP’s and she hoped <br />negotiations would continue in a positive manner. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom thanked Council Member Meehlhause and Council Member Clark for all of their <br />time and efforts. He was confident that one of the top two vendors would serve the community <br />well. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund explained half or more of the residents of Mounds View would see <br />significant savings for their trash collection. He explained if the Council approves this Resolution <br />staff would begin negotiation efforts tomorrow. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />E. Resolution 9954, Calling for a Special Election November 8, 2024 for Ballot <br />Question on Organized Trash. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council call for a special election November 8, 2024 <br />for ballot question on organized trash. He reviewed the proposed yes or no organized trash ballot <br />question and recommended approval for the November ballot. <br /> <br />Mayor Lindstrom asked if the ballot question could be condensed. City Attorney Riggs reported <br />the ballot question was similar to language that has been used by other cities. He explained distinct <br />language had to be used. He recommended the ballot question remain as is. <br /> <br />MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Clark. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9954, <br />Calling for a Special Election November 8, 2024 for Ballot Question on Organized Trash. <br /> <br /> Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. <br /> <br />F. Resolution 9955, Three Year contract with Community Partners in Youth. <br /> <br />City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve a three year contract with Community