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put out for RFP, he would not support a vendor that does not provide wheeled containers with <br />lids. <br />Councilmember McGlone agreed trash lids are needed so it is not blowing around. With regard <br />to the recycling goal, he noted Anoka County sets that tonnage and if it was not met by the City, <br />he doubted the County would keep the City's $50,100 of SCORE funds. <br />Environmental Coordinator Anderson advised there are Anoka County communities that do not <br />meet its goal and the County has not withheld those funds but, theoretically, it could do so. <br />Mayor Ramsey noted if Ace Solid Waste is not interested in signing a recycling contract, then <br />the City would have to go out for RFPs. <br />Mr. Berkopec clarified that Ace Solid Waste wants to continue to do the work but has a slight <br />preference for an open system. He noted Ace Solid Waste is in a unique situation because "we <br />live here," it needs to do what everyone wants, and has done so since before 2000. <br />Councilmember Wise asked if they would do it for the same money if the City extended the <br />contract. <br />Mr. Berkopec stated that is likely and he would be willing to discuss that with staff. <br />Councilmember Wise stated Ace Solid Waste charges a reasonable fee for quality service and <br />while there are good things for an open market, others need to be regulated. He felt there were <br />some upsides to keeping the same system if at a fair rate. <br />Councilmember Backous agreed and stated he preferred to address "things that are broken," <br />noting this is not one of them. <br />Councilmember Strommen asked if this consideration can be placed on the Council agenda, if <br />there is no rate change, rather than being reconsidered at a Work Session. <br />Councilmember Tossey agreed that the recycling containers provided by Ace Solid Waste do <br />make it easier for residents to recycle, resulting in the City reaching its tonnage goal. He stated <br />concern that a different vendor may not provide that type of container. <br />Councilmember McGlone again stated his rationale for supporting an open market system. <br />The majority consensus of the Council was to direct staff to negotiate with Ace Solid Waste, the <br />current service provider, to provide recycling service and place it on the Council agenda. <br />2.02: Update on Comprehensive Plan Amendment Discussions <br />Senior Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report. <br />City Council Work Session / May 8, 2012 <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />