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Chairperson Backous stated this has been discussed in the past and involves a discussion of free <br />market. <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked about seeking bids to assure a competitive rate. <br />Chairperson Backous asked if it can be considered by Council Wards so more companies can be <br />involved and the free market still exists. He noted, however, that it then dictates to residents that <br />they must buy from that one company. <br />Councilmember Riley stated he would not support dictating to residents the company they must <br />purchase trash service from. <br />Chairperson Backous stated another issue on Dysprosium Street is that residents place garbage <br />carts right in the area of traffic. <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated you see more of that on the south end by the four- <br />plex units and staff has addressed it with Waste Management. He stated it is also causes an issue <br />with snow removal. <br />Chairperson Backous stated residents may not know that the carts can be placed on the curb <br />instead of into the street. <br />City Administrator Ulrich suggested that be mentioned in the letter that will be sent to residents <br />about maintenance of sod. <br />With regard to future road reconstruction estimates, City Engineer Westby stated staff has <br />prepared 13 different roadway scenarios, Citywide, and assigned each to different street <br />segments to narrow down reconstruction costs over a 30 year period. That presentation will be <br />made to the City Council and include discussion of available funding vehicles. <br />Chairperson Backous asked if the Interim Engineer had mentioned there was a change in <br />bonding requirement and assessing at least 20 %. <br />City Administrator Ulrich advised there is a provision for a five -year capital bond if it is within a <br />Five Year CIP to not require assessments but it does require a unanimous vote of the City <br />Council and would result in increased taxes. However, it would be outside the City's levy limits. <br />He noted there is a need for sustainable funding for road reconstruction. <br />Chairperson Backous felt the assessment process wasted the City's money and that roadways <br />were the responsibility of the entire City. <br />7. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to adjourn the Public <br />Works Committee meeting. <br />Public Works Committee / June 18, 2013 <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />