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1 who espoused recycling and the ways they thought waste disposal should <br /> 2 be handled. <br /> 0 When the Mayor asked for input from any residents present that evening, <br /> 4 and none was forthcoming, Councilmember Makowske read aloud the seven <br /> 5 statements which the Task Force had addressed in reaching their <br /> 6 recommendation that the Council consider Waste Management, Inc. as the <br /> 7 solid waste and recycling hauler for St. Anthony. <br /> 8 1) Since the City is mandated to recycle, one hauler should be considered <br /> 9 for both solid waste disposal and recycling. <br /> 10 2 ) If city-wide recycling is used, it should be curbside once a week. <br /> it 3 ) The billing should be done by the City for control and <br /> 12 standardization. <br /> 13 4 ) The drop off recycling center at 3810 Chandler Drive should remain in <br /> 14 operation as long as it is used. <br /> 15 5) Penalties should be imposed. for not recycling, by instituting a higher <br /> 16 disposal charge. <br /> 17 6 ) The City should get involved with educational programs as much as <br /> 18 possible, i.e. , newspaper articles, school involvement, and speaking to <br /> 19 civic organizations. <br /> 7) Revenues collected from recycling and grant monies should be used for <br /> City beautification (as is now being done) , educational purposes, and <br /> 22 possibly for incentive purposes to get the program started. <br /> 23 The Councilmember also read the reasons the Task Force had given for <br /> 24 recommending Waste Management, Inc. , including the fact that the firm <br /> 25 was: <br /> 26 A) Presently operating in most of the City and had provided very good <br /> 27 service. <br /> 28 B) Their proposal was .most advantageous for the City because: <br /> 29 1 . all recycling monies would be returned to the City; <br /> 30 2. Waste Management, Inc. will provide the containers for <br /> 31 solid waste and recycling pick up; <br /> 32 3. Waste Management Inc. 's new recycling depot will allow weighing <br /> 33 and separation of all materials to assist the City in meeting <br /> 34 the Metropolitan Council and County mandates. <br /> 35 Procedures Enumerated by Staff <br /> 36 Mr. Childs read aloud the State Waste Management Act of 1980 which <br /> 37 provided that if cities are considering organized collection, they must <br /> 38' first hold a public hearing; established a 90 day waiting period after <br /> • 7 <br />