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I Further discussion: Mayor Hardin inquired if Council's desire is also to change the current ratabeing charged for licensing. Councilmember Beyer felt that it should be left as is for thi~ year. M6tion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen an~Zimmennan. Voting No: None. Case FT: Contract Documents and Specifications for the Curbside ~ Recycling Program Ci~ Administrator Schroeder stated that recently, Council, authorized the extension of the exiSting curbside recycling program contract through the end of 1995. At the same time, COuncil directed Staff to advertise and receive bids for a new contract by the middle of 1~95. Staff developed bid specifications and contract documents for Council's review and is ~roposing to advertise for bids, conduct a bid opening on April 28, 1995, and submit the bibs to Council on May 9, 1995 for approval. He noted that the contract is proposed for t~ years and has the option of renewal for a total of two contract periods (four years) at C~uncil's discretion. The price would be renegotiated prior to contract extension. Mr. S~hroeder explained that the City and the Contractor has the option of leaving the contract b~ giving notice six months prior to the contract's expiration. He reported that this contract is.:similar to other programs in Anoka County. qOuncilmember Zimmerman stated he would be somewhat opposed to putting an extra four gears in the contract. ~. Schroeder stated this would only allow for it, it would not make an extension ~andatory. Gouncitmember Beyer stated she has a problem with the contract listing two periods but added she would be okay with one two-year period. ~ayor Hardin remarked that this is a two-year contract with the option for a two-year term ~renewal and it may even be allowing for the opportunity for a lower bid. Councilmember Beyer commented that she does not want to see one company get too ~omfortable with having the contract, ~ouncilmember Zimmerman communicated his feeling is to go with renewing the contract .-for one period which would be two years. ~Councilmember Peterson remarked he would be in favor of that also. ~Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by C(~ancilmember Beyer to ~authodze Staff to advertise for bids for the curbside recycling program and that the contract ~period would be for two years with one additional renewal at the City's option. ~ Further discussion: Councilmember Beyer suggested adding language in the contract that allows the City to see receipts for items recycled - including the dollar amounts. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. City Council/February 14, 1995 Page 16 of 20 I I I I ! I I I I I ! i ! i I I I I