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<br /><) <br /> <br />~; <br /> <br />.0. <br />J <br /> <br />":<.,i';~'\Vh'."'" <br /> <br />'Oi:-~:,.~_'-:~~'i;..' -, ~_"':;~.<, .-. <br /> <br />Hr. Goodrich reported that the operators of the Rum River Hills Golf Course <br />have reported that they are having a problem with an overpopulation of <br />geese. The Golf Course isi~feqi1ej;ting'aspecial permit from tbe City to <br />shoot these geese. Hr. Goodrich stated that to allow such a shooting would <br />require amending the city ordinance to allow discharge of firearms within <br />600 feet of any residence. <br /> <br />The manager of the golf course was present and stated that in conversations <br />with the DNR, he has found that the most effective way to control geese <br />overpopulation is by shooting. Chief Auspos was present and suggested that <br />he researcb the efficiency of using controlled hunting to al.leviate geese <br />overpopulation problems. The City Council also directed Merland Otto to <br />research other methods for controlling geese population. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Bawden and seconded by Councilmember Sorteberg to <br />table any action on the geese problem at Rum River Hills Golf Course until <br />the special e oune il meeting scheduled f or September 20, 1988. <br /> <br />Hotion carried. Voting Yes: <br />DeLuca, Bawden, and Pearson. <br /> <br />Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, <br />Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case /13: <br /> <br />Recvclinv contract for pilot curbside recyc'in~ prorraml <br />draft ordinance for mandatory recyclinr. <br /> <br />Mr. Herland Otto and Mr. Goodrich presented the proposed contract for a <br />mandatory recycling program. Mr. Dale Henderson of Waste Management, <br />Blaine was present and stated that Waste Management is presenting a <br />contract at a rate of $1.01 per month per eligible household, whether they <br />participate or not. That Waste Management's experience has been that <br />providing an incentive for recycling is better than instituting a mandatory <br />participation program. Hr. Henderson also took exception to Section BB of <br />the proposed contract requiring detailed financial records, and Section 9 <br />(access to records). Mr. Henderson stated that these two sections would <br />infringe on Waste Management's confidentiality and impact their bidding <br />powers. <br /> <br />City staff noted that it would be 'Worthwhile to have these kinds of <br />information in order to justify Council's action to enter into a contract <br />with Waste Y~nagement. <br /> <br />Council consensus was to direct City staff to amend contract language to <br />require a summation of financial information and to bring the contract <br />back to City Council for consideration on September 27,1988. Council also <br />indicated that the contract should not include mandatory participation. <br /> <br />Case <D4: <br /> <br />Adopt ordinance amendinr Chante~ 110 of the City Code <br />nrohibitinr scavenrin~ of recvclable materials. <br /> <br />Council consensus was to table action on the proposed scavenging ordinance <br />until the September 27th City Council meeting. <br /> <br />Case #10: <br /> <br />Adopt ordinance amendinr Section 110.01 of the City Code <br />Citv Council/Sentember 13. 1988 <br /> <br />Page 5 of 11 <br /> <br />2.'2- <br />