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Board Member Hiatt stated that while he likes the like prairie restoration idea, he thinks it would <br />be more cost efficient to go with mulch. <br />Motion by Board Member Hiatt and seconded by Board Member Anderson to recommend the City <br />Council approve removing the plant material, leaving the trees, and then placing landscape fabric <br />and mulch. <br />Further discussion: Public Works Superintendent Riemer noted this decision will be considered <br />for future median requests. City Planner Anderson described the locations of other medians that <br />could be in similar situations including Brookfield and Village of Sunfish Lake. Board Member <br />Hiatt asked about the opportunity to establish a maintenance fund to cover these types of costs. <br />City Planner Anderson explained how that would be handled through homeowners' association <br />documentation. Board Member Bernard noted most residents keep their own yards looking nice <br />so since this decision sets a precedence, he supported the City doing nothing and asking the <br />homeowners to take on this work as it is the entrance to their neighborhood. Board Member <br />Trossen stated then the issue is that maybe only one or two residents would be willing to take that <br />on so there isn't enough help to get the work done or cover the costs. City Planner Anderson noted <br />one difference is that this median falls within the City's right-of-way so it is not similar to a resident <br />working to keep their yard nice. Board Member Bernard stated in that case, he would support <br />removing the plant material and placing wood mulch but does not think it will look as nice. Public <br />Works Superintendent Riemer stated the public's general assumption is that this is City property <br />and the City maintains it and so there is a potential concern of perception as well. Board Member <br />Hiatt stated along Alpine Drive, that neighborhood takes good care of a public area. City Planner <br />Anderson agreed but noted this is a much larger area. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Stodola, Board Members Hiatt, Anderson, Bernard, and <br />Trossen. Voting No: None. Absent: Board Members Covart and Valentine. <br />5.02: Consider Goals of Recycling Program <br />City Planner Anderson presented the staff report, noting the City is in year four of a five-year <br />contract with Ace Solid Waste for curbside collection of recyclable materials. The purpose of this <br />case is to review the goals developed related to the City's recycling program and discuss policy <br />direction once the current contract expires. The focus is on the City's current organized curbside <br />recycling contract and does not contemplate extending organized collection into solid waste <br />disposal. <br />City Planner Anderson described three options: enter into negotiations with the current service <br />provider to extend the contract; prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for competitive bids for <br />curbside collection of recyclables; or migrate to an open hauling system. <br />City Planner Anderson noted that last month, the Board discussed several goals including <br />maximizing recyclable materials covered, public education and marketing, customer service, and <br />expanding the program to include new materials. Based on that discussion, staff drafted a <br />document to address these objectives and also provide basic background information about the <br />community, current recycling program, and County/State recycling objectives through 2030. City <br />Planner Anderson read the list of program goals. <br />Environmental Policy Board / July 18, 2016 <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />