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Motion by Councihnember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to ratify the <br />recommendation of the Personnel Committee in Case No. 1 and adopt Resolution #05-09-311 to <br />grant authorization to hire Michael Berge as the Parks Lead Worker effective September 14, <br />2005 at a starting wage of $18.54 per hour. Mr. Berge's probationary period will be six months <br />and alt other personnel policies will apply normally. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Pearson, Cook, Elvig, <br />Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook left the meeting at 9:43 p.m. <br /> <br />Case #16: Report from Finance Committee <br /> <br />1) Residential Curbside Recycling Contract <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund explained the City's three year contract with ACE Solid Waste, Inc. for the <br />curbside collection of recycling is set to expire on December 31, 2005. The contract includes an <br />option for a one year extension, which was exercised for 2005. Staff and the Finance Committee <br />both recommend that the City continue into a new curbside recycling contract with ACE Solid <br />Waste, Inc. She stated ACE Solid Waste has been providing excellent service to the City of <br />Rarnsey for many years. ACE Solid Waste is a very established company with a tremendous <br />record. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned if it is necessary for this contact to have a one year time frame, and <br />whether it should be brought forward at the beginning of the year when banks are authorized. <br /> <br />City Attorney Goodrich explained this is the anniversary date of the contract. <br /> <br />Councilmernber Etvig stated the discussion at the Finance Committee meeting was that ACE <br />Solid Waste is a solid company that is doing an expert job and is competitive in pricing. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to ratify the <br />recommendation of the Finance Committee in Case No. 1 and to direct staff to initiate <br />negotiations with ACE Solid Waste for a new curbside recycling contract. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Jeffrey, Pearson, <br />and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Cook. <br /> <br />2) Adopt Resolution Approving Proposed 2006 EDA Levy <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund explained the first of the levies before the Council is the EDA levy. The <br />EDA budget has been funded primarily through two sources, which are the HRA/EDA Levy and <br />proceeds from the sale of City/EDA owned property. The EDA levy is based on the City's <br />taxable market value and for payable 2006; the City would be allowed to levy $341,624. The <br />majority of the levy would be used to purchase properties that are targeted for <br /> <br />P72 <br /> <br />City Council / September 13, 2005 <br /> Page 28 of 33 <br /> <br /> <br />