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Councilmember Specht asked if there is information on the number of Ramsey residents that use <br />recycling. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that monthly reports are received from ACE, which includes the <br />participation rate. He stated that about 90 percent of households participate month after month. <br />Councilmember Specht asked how things would change if people could opt out of the program. <br />City Planner Anderson stated that opting out of the program would defeat the purpose of the <br />contract which helps to buy down the monthly cost. He stated that would drive the core unit price <br />up further. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that from an administrative standpoint it would add <br />expense and time to run the program if an opt out option were added. <br />Councilmember Kuzma commented that the City has had a 30-year relationship with ACE, and <br />they provide a good service to the City and community. He stated that perhaps staff could work <br />with ACE to find a more tolerable contract in order to continue the partnership. He stated that <br />while he understands the need for an increase, he believed the terms could be better negotiated. <br />Councilmember Menth agreed that it would be best to have staff and ACE further negotiate. He <br />stated that it is difficult to estimate the inflation rate for the next five to seven years. <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that this contract expires on December 31 St. He advised <br />of an upcoming employee leave that will occur in the department which handles this contract and <br />therefore it would be impossible for staff to negotiate before the end of the year. He recommended <br />that an extension be granted through the first quarter of 2021. <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to extend the Curbside <br />Recycling Contract with ACE Solid Waste Inc. through the first quarter of 2021 at the current rate <br />and directing staff to continue negotiations with ACE. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Menth, <br />Musgrove, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br />