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Councilmember Peters asked where ACE sorts these loads. <br />Senior Planner Anderson replied that in the last five years, ACE added a transfer station to their <br />Ramsey location and explained that process. <br />Councilmember Peters asked how much of the material collected for recycling is rejected. <br />Senior Planner Anderson replied that the weight collected that is shown in the case is the presort <br />weight, which is the required reporting. He stated that inevitably there are contaminated items. <br />Councilmember Peters stated that his parents recently began participating in the organics recycling <br />program in Maple Grove and have found that freezing temps often cause the organics to freeze to <br />the container. He asked for information on what is done in neighboring communities for recycling. <br />Senior Planner Anderson provided information on the recycling collection of neighboring <br />communities. <br />Councilmember Peters commented that he would not want trucks from seven haulers coming down <br />the road, along with seven additional trucks for recycling, and would prefer to stay with organized <br />recycling. <br />Chairperson Fetterley agreed that she would prefer to remain with organized recycling. She agreed <br />that ACE has done a good job, and she does like supporting a local Ramsey company. She asked <br />if the City could receive quotes from other haulers as that would provide more information and <br />provide for competition. <br />Senior Planner Anderson stated that if direction is given to negotiate with the current hauler, he <br />would not solicit other quotes. He stated that if additional quotes were desired, the City would <br />need to follow an RFP process. <br />Board Member Houts commented that she is an ACE customer for trash and has no issues, but <br />believes that after 20 years an RFP should be done to ensure the City is continuing to receive the <br />best pricing. <br />Board Member Salami commented on the increases that he has seen as an ACE trash customer. <br />He stated that if a reasonable price continues to be given, he would not object. <br />Board Member Bernard commented that the service has been great, and he has no issues continuing <br />as is. <br />Chairperson Fetterley commented that she believed that organized recycling collection is in the <br />best interest of the community and confirmed the consensus of the Board. <br />Senior Planner Anderson stated that if there is direction to negotiate a new contract and that does <br />not seem to go well, the City can still decide to issue an RFP. <br />Chairperson Fetterley stated that she would prefer to negotiate with ACE and see how that goes. <br />Environmental Policy Board / February 10, 2025 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />