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Further Discussion: City Council directed that representatives of RYAA and two persons from the Park and Recreation Commission and two persons from the Planning and Zoning Commission also serve on the sub-committee regarding the issuance of bonds for park purposes. Mayor Reimann stated that there should also be some discussion regarding constructing a community center that would alleviate the crowded staff conditions at City Hall. Mr. Hartley stated that at least one organization, RYAA, has indicated that the bond issue should be restricted to items needed for recreational activities. Bev Swanson of RYAA indicated that in their research they have found that bond issues for recreational activities that include public buildings generally fail. Bev indicated that if the referendum is to include public buildings, RYAA would have to reconsider it's support of the bond issue. Councilmember DeLuca noted that it requires City Staff to maintain those recreational activities and those employees need a place from which to work out of. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Peterson, DeLuca, Cich and Pearson. Voting No: None. City Council recessed at 9:05 p.m. Mayor Reimann called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 9:17 p.m. Case #9: SCORE Legislation Review Mr. Goodrich stated that he has spoken with Barb Johnson of the office of Waste Management and she has indicated that all cities in the Seven County Metro Area must provide the opportunity for curbside recycling to all residents even those in the rural area. Mr. Goodrich stated that he would also like to contact the Attorney General's Office for an interpretation of the SCORE Legislation. Mr. Goodrich stated he will report back to City Council on July 31, 1990 with more information. Case #10: City-wide Curbside Recycling Program Proposal Mr. Goodrich noted that the City is obligated to have a curbside recycling program implemented by October 1, 1990. Mr. Hartley stated that a meeting was held with the licensed garbage haulers in Ramsey and a proposal was submitted regarding each of the individual haulers providing curbside recycling opportunities to their clients and charging for that service along with the regular garbage billing. The overwhelming response was that the haulers were not in favor of that proposal. Since then, City Staff has debated the options of requiring individual haulers to provide curbside recycling to their clients versus a uniform City-wide curbside recycling program provided by the City. If the individual haulers were required to provide their clients with the opportunity for curbside recycling, it would meet the intent of the SCORE Legislation, however, requiring all of the licensed haulers to provide that service would significantly increase truck traffic throughout the City. From the hauler's standpoint they would prefer a City managed program because they feel the City has a better chance to collect the bills for the curbside recycling service. With a uniform recycling program conducted by the City, you would be dealing with one contractor and the City would be giving the same information regarding the opportunities for curbside recycling to all of its residents. However, in such a case, the City would be responsible for billing 4500 clients which will be a considerable cost. Mr. Hartley stated that City Staff is softly recommending that the City proceed with a Curbside Recycling Program offered and managed by the City and that the specifications for same include options for the City or the selected contractor to perform the billing aspect for the service. Councilmember Cich noted that the SCORE Legislation requires monthly curbside pickup but the proposed specifications for the curbside recycling contract indicates twice a month service. City Council/July 24, 1990 Page 10 of 14