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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 A TTE'4 T: 41,� -�J-/ Nyle mun City Administrator MU210\313\861457.v2