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3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Schedule Finance Committee Meeting for 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 22, 1994. Adopt Resolution g94-08-151 approving cash distributions made and authorizing payment on accounts payable invoicing received during the period of July 16, 1994 through July 31, 1994. Deleted Adopt Resolution g94-08-152 proclaiming the induction of Alan C. Philips as the 1993 Addition to the Ramsey Business and Economic Development Hall of Fame. Adopt Resolution g94-08-153 proclaiming the induction of Nils Sundquist as the 1994 Addition to the Ramsey Business and Economic Development Hall of Fame. Adopt Resolution g94-08-154 calling for a feasibility study for Improvement Project 4g)4-18 (Extension of Municipal water and sanitary sewer to Lot 1, Block 1, Ramsey 67 Industrial Park and Improvement to Uranium Street N.W.) Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. COUNCIL BUSINESS/PUBLIC HEARING Case #1: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 5 of the City Code, Adding Section 5.13.07 to be Known as the Recycling Rates and Charges Section of the City Code Mayor Gilbertson adjourned the regular portion of the City Council meeting at 7:05 in order to conduct the public hearing. Public Hearing Mayor Gilbertson called the public hearing to order at 7:05 p.m. Presentation Finance Officer Hart stated that the City of Ramsey has been providing curbside recycling to residential properties for the past several years, at no cost to the residents. The cost of this program has been funded through tipping fees and Anoka County grants. With the closure of the landfill, there is a pending need for a new funding source. In order for the City to continue to fund at least a portion of the environmental specialist position, it is necessary to fund the other programs through another means, such as directly billing residential properties for the services. Past discussion of imposing a franchise fee has proven futile. The alternative of directly billing the resident is now a possibility with the flexibility offered from Anoka Electric Cooperative (AEC) doing the billing. Ms. Hart explained that in order for the City to begin any type of billing process, it is necessary to amend the City Code to allow for the establishment of rates and charges in conjunction with the curbside recycling program. This can be done by ordinance and the rate will be set from time to time by Council resolution. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the ordinance will have to be modified regarding the ability to assess delinquent charges. Annually the City will hold an assessment public hearing and certify delinquent accounts to the County. This will be adopted separately from the recycling ordinance. The resolution will just say what will happen if a resident is delinquent on the fee. City Council/August 9, 1994 Page 4 of 20