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crosswalk, a map showing the location options for the street light, a drawing of street light assemblies from Gary Weber, Anoka Electric Cooperative, some funding ideas, a copy of the petition signed by her neighbors in July, 1990 and a copy of the case sheet from last year's Council meeting regarding the street lighting policy. All materials were given to the Recording Secretary for filing. Ms. Stanley requested a recommendation from the City Council tonight. Mayor Gilbertson stated he knew of someone who would donate the street light to the City and he would take care of the matter on February 28, 1991. With regard to operational costs, Sandra Ashley stated that the funding for an individual light is less than $100.00 per year. She added that Anoka Electric Cooperative installed two demonstration street lights last year with the understanding that the City would pay for them when the street light policy is set and installation of other street lights begin. She suspected this would not be an issue in this case; however, she wanted City Council to be aware of it. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Cich to adopt the lighting policy with priorities and classifications and direct City Staff to prepare an ordinance for street lights. Further Discussion: The ordinance will be brought before the City Council at their next meeting for introduction. The Budget Committee will discuss the funding plan for the street lighting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Cich, Beyer and Hardin. Voting No: None. Mayor Gilbertson recessed the regular City Council meeting at 8:45 p.m. Mayor Gilbertson called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 9:00 p.m. Case ~qv7: City-Wide Curbside Recycling Program Options Mr. Jankowski stated that in September, 1990, the City Council awarded a curbside collection contract for a period of six months with the necessary funds coming from the Landfill Tipping Fee Fund. With the impending expiration of the six month contract period approaching, a decision needs to be made on the future administration of this mandated program. Mr. Jankowski presented the alternatives as follows: Alternative A - continue the existing program. Alternative B - Require licensed haulers to provide curbside recycling. Alternative C - Contract with a single vendor to provide curbside recycling and bill the residents directly for the service. Alternative D - contract with a single vendor to provide curbside recycling and have the vendor bill the residents directly. Mr. Jankowski stated he is recommending the existing contract be extended six months under the present contract with funds from the program coming from the Landfill Tipping Fund. Motion by Councilmember Hardin and seconded by Councilmember Cich to extend the existing recycling contract six months and to use the Landfill Abatement Revenue just received from Anoka County in the amount of $15,719.00 to cover part of the cost and fund the remainder from the Landfill Tipping Fees. Staff will report back with details on all other curbside recycling alternatives by May, 1991 on alternatives and include the latest legislative outlook on the issue. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmember Hardin, Cich, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. City Council/February 27, 1991 Page 7 of 10