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Mounds View City Council December 9, 2024 Regular Meeting Page 6 Mayor Lindstrom indicated he was not against the additional parking, but commented on how the access to the street was a problem for him. He explained he would continue to lobby for a fence around the splash pad for safety purposes. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson indicated a fence could be included as a bid alternate. The Council supported this recommendation. City Administrator Zikmund suggested this item be further discussed by the City Council at the February 27 joint Council/Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Gunn. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 10024, Authorizing Stantec to Complete the Design, and Prepare Plans and Specifications for the 2025 Street Project. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. F. Solid Waste Standards and Solid Waste Standards – Resolution 10022 and Ordinance 1022 1. Resolution 10022, Updating Solid Waste Standards. 2. Second Reading/Adoption of Ordinance 1022, Solid Waste Licensing and summary publication ROLL CALL VOTE. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council adopt a Resolution updating the City’s solid waste standards. He explained specific language was adjusted to require maximum pricing be submitted to the City on a yearly basis. He reported the Ordinance mimics this language. He indicated staff has received no further comments from the public and recommends approval of the Resolution and Ordinance. Mayor Lindstrom asked what recourse the City would have if haulers were overcharging residents from the rates that were posted with the City. City Attorney Riggs indicated the City could revoke the trash hauler’s license. Mayor Lindstrom questioned if residents would be able to recoup overpayment if a trash hauler was charging more than the posted rates. City Attorney Riggs stated a resident could have a conversation with the trash hauler and make the request. Council Member Clark inquired if a fine could be charged if a trash hauler were to over-charge a resident. City Attorney Riggs recommended a fine not be charged, but rather that the City pursue a criminal violation for breaking City Ordinance. Council Member Meehlhause stated he understood other cities in Minnesota have made this same requirement from their licensed trash haulers. City Attorney Riggs reported this was the case, and noted this was not an unreasonable request for compliance with a City Ordinance. City Administrator Zikmund explained after having a conversation with a licensed hauler in Mounds View, the hauler shared they provide this information to other cities. Mayor Lindstrom stated it will be interesting to see how the trash haulers’ rates come to the City