HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9714RESOLUTION NO. 9714
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMENCEMENT OF ORGANIZING SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW AND LICENSED
RESIDENTIAL COLLECTORS AS PER MINNESOTA STATUTE 115A.94
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View (the "City") understands the environmental
significance and economic value in improving responsible waste disposal across the City
and desires to help provide a more equitable service for Mounds View residents; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2023 the Mounds View City Council (the "Council')
directed City staff to proceed with the research and planning process for establishing an
organized solid waste collection system as per Minnesota Statute 115A.94; and
WHEREAS, City staff has further investigated the process to initiate organized
collection and has determined that the City should provide notice to all existing licensed
haulers that the City is considering organized collection and invite them to meet and
confer with the Council as required by Minn. Stat. § 115A.94, subd. 4e; and
WHEREAS, following the "meet and confer" City staff recommends conducting
public engagement regarding Organized collection; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, City staff is directed to do the following:
1. Provide notice to all existing licensed haulers and all residents of the City that
the City intends to consider organized collection; and
2. Schedule a public meeting including the licensed haulers and the Council as
required by Minn. Stat. § 115A.94, subd. 4e; and
3. Schedule public engagement sessions to provide information and receive
feedback and input on organized collection in order to establish City priorities
regarding issues such as zone creation, traffic, safety, environmental
performance, service provided, and price prior to initiation of negotiations with
currently licensed haulers; and
4. Return to the Council for a public hearing on whether to begin formal
negotiations in order to implement organized collection.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota this 27th Day
of March, 2023.
Al Hull, Mayor
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Nyle mun City Administrator
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