HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 9794RESOLUTION NO. 9794
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMENCEMENT OF ORGANIZING SOLID
WASTE COLLECTION NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
AND LICENSED RESIDENTIAL COLLECTORS
AS PER MINNESOTA STATUTE 115A.94
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View 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 directed City staff to
proceed with the research and planning process for establishing an organized collection
system as per Minnesota Statute 115A.94; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2023, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.94, subdivision
4d, the City notified the public and all currently -licensed collectors of its intent to consider
organized collection; and
WHEREAS, on May 31, 2023, the City held three public engagement sessions
regarding organized collection to determine which services and other factors related to
solid waste were important to residents; and
WHEREAS, the City also conducted a survey of residents regarding organized
collection to determine which services and other factors related to solid waste were
important to residents; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2023, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.94, subdivision
4e, the City invited all currently -licensed collectors to a council work session and met and
conferred with those collectors that attended; and
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the survey results at a work session held
on July 5, 2023 and again on August 7, 2023 and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statute 115A.94, subdivision 4d, the City must
provide a period of at least 60 days in which meetings and negotiations shall occur
exclusively between currently -licensed collectors and the City to develop a proposal in
which interested licensed collectors, as members of an organization of collectors, collect
solid waste from
WHEREAS, the City Council is now prepared to begin the negotiation period with
the currently -licensed collectors;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Mounds
View authorizes City staff to meet and negotiate with the existing licensed residential
collectors for a period of at least 60 days per the requirements of Minnesota Statute
115A.94, subdivision 4d; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council identifies the following priorities to
guide such negotiations:
1. Zone Creation — the City seeks a proposal that is designed to reduce traffic on
roadways through zone creation and other measures.
2. Safety — the City seeks a proposal that describes the safety protocols that will
be in place for employees and the public.
3. Environmental Performance — the City seeks a proposal that will have a
reduced impact on the environment.
4. Services — the City seeks a proposal that will identify which services will be
included in the base price and must include:
a. Price for the following garbage and recycling collection:
i. Every -other -week cart pick-up
ii. Small/medium/large cart pick-up
iii. Micro cart pick-up
b. Service to residences with between one and four dwelling units
c. Option to add organics collection
d. Bulky items collection
e. Educational tagging for residential customers
f. Billing
g. Senior, veteran, or other discounts
5. Price — the City seeks a proposal that will provide a base price for services and
prices for additional services that are consistent with the same services
provided in nearby cities. The City seeks pricing for the following additional
services:
a. Bulky items collection
b. Overflow trash collection
c. Electronic waste collection
d. Walk-up collection for all services
e. Shared services option
f. Extended leave or suspended collections, including a "Snow Bird" policy
g. Extra trash bags
h. Additional carts
i. Yard Waste and continued access for residents to Ramsey County yard
waste facility in Mounds View
j. Cart roll -out or cart exchange fees
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City shall negotiate in good faith with the
existing licensed residential collectors per state law and toward a mutually agreed upon
proposal for consideration of the City Council of the City of Mounds View.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota this 11t" Day
of September, 2023.
Gary Me&hlh use, Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
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Nyle ik und, City Administrator
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