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COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 19,=1987
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
IV. COMMUNITY FORUM
7:05 Joint Power's Update
• 7:30 Public Information Meeting on Contract Garbage Hauling
and Recycling
8:30 John Vetsch--Christmas Lights
V. DEPARTMENT BUSINESS
a. Legal
- Update on Tax Increment Financing for Pat Meyer
- Other Business
b. Engineering
- Other Business
c. Administration
• - Income Recieved and Bills to be Paid
- 1988 Sheriff's Contract
- Proposed Legislative Policies and Priorities (League of MN
Cities)
- Other Business
d. Maintenance
- Other Business
VI. MEMBER'S REPORT
a. Raising of Fire Hydrants
b. Other Business
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
VIII. MOTION TO ADJOURN
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CITY OF ALBERTVILLE
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Al BE. I VII.LE, N11NN1:S0 1'A 55301
PHONE (612) 497-3384
COUNCIL MINUITES
OCTOBER 19, 1987
The regular meeting of the Alebrtville City Council was called to order
by Mayor Loretta Roden. Members present included Gary Schwenzfeier, Donatus
Vetsch, Don Cornelius and Bob Braun. Others rpesent included Maureen Andrews
and Bob Miller.
There was a motion made by Don Cornelius and a second by Gary Schwenzfeier
to approve the agenda. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Before the minutes were approved there was some discussion regarding the
tax increment financing and bond issue.
These discussion were continued on the minutes of the September 21st meeting
were approved.
There was a motion made to approve the minutes. The motion was made by
Gary Schwenzfeier and seconded by Bob Braun. All were in favor and the
motion carried.
There was a Joint Powers update. Testing of the water line was currently
being done throughout the water system. To date nothing has been settled.
Secondly the Board authorized the purchase of an IBM computer and software.
No action was needed on this discussion.
There was more discussion regarding Tax Increment Financing. The Council
was informed that of the $93,000.00 in the tax increment fund $68,000.00
was to be transferred to the Barthel Industrial Drive Special Assessment
fund to help reduce the cost of construction of said road.
Gary Schwenzfeier asked if there were any limits on how much Tax Increment
Financing a City can use. It was explained that the City has to be able
to support the tax increment without putting other City funds in jeopardy.
Don Cornelius questioned the use of tax increment and whether or not. the
City will benefit from the tax increment project. There was some discussion
regarding whether or not the City should be involved in any more T.I.F.
projects and that itwas one of the only tools a City of Albertville's size
has to use.
After some additional discussion it was agreed taht because there was approx-
imately $25,000.00 in remaining bond proceeds that bond Counsel should go
ahead and look into amending the Tax Increment Financing Plan.
A motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Bob Braun to have Holmes
and Graven go ahead with the discussion with Pat Meyer regarding using $25,000.00
of Tax Increment bond proceeds.
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All were in favor and the motion carried. The minutes should also note
that if Mr. Meyer wants more than the $25,000.00 that the Council will need
to reconsider the issue because of the bonding that would be required.
The next item discussed was bonding for Barthel Manor 2nd Addition. Some
preliminary discussion with Springstead had taken place prior to the Council
meeting and it appeared that the City would be looking at bonding for $260,000.00
which would cover the cost of Construction, engineering, legal, administration
issuance cost and capitalized interest because the project will not be assessed
until 1988.
there was some discussion about using some of the money that is in the special
assessment accounts set up from other bond issues. The Council was informed
that when money is obligated for other bonds issued that it should not be
used for another project beca7se of the possibility of problems with repayment.
The discussion on the bond issue was continued so that the informational
meeting on gargage hauling and recycling. Representatives of teh garbage
haulers and Polk a Dot recycling. It was explained that the purpose of
this meeting was to get some ideas as to how people would feel about contract
garbage hauling and recycling.
Jerry LaPlant informed the Council that he has been serving on the Wright
County Solid Waste Management Committee and was able to give the Council
some insight as to what the City is likely of expect in terms of recycling
hauling and costs in the next few years as the county makes a shift to garbage
separation. He stated to it would be to the City's advantage to have a
recycling plan set up in advance to get people use to recycling prior to
when it will become namditory.
At this point Mr. Dave Foster of Polk a Dot Recycling joined in the discussion
stating that Albertville is already a good recycling community. That currently
1/3 of St. Michael's recycling materials are deposited by residents of Albert-
ville, which amounts to approximately 3 ton per month.
Mr. Foster went on to explain that originally when he was setting up recycling
plans for this area he wanted to locate his truck at a midpoint between
Albertville and St. Michael, but could not find a point that would be highly
visuable for both cities and decided at that point to locate in front of
dick's in St. Michael.
He went on to explain that presently he did not think that the two cities
would generate enough recycling to warrant 2 days a month in each city but
felt it would be better to alternate between the two. If in the future
more pickup time would be needed than more could be set aside.
There was some discussion as to what makes up the 3 tons a month of recyclables
from Albertville:
Cans (aluminum) 200 lb./wk.
Newspaper ton/wk.
Glass ton/wk.
Mr. Foster is able to keep track of these records because all materials
are logged into a journal.
The next issue discussed was making recycling mandatory or keeping it on
a voluntary basis and which was the best route to go. According to those
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present, it is best to keep recycling voluntary, or as referred to by Mr.
Foster as source recycling because there is less problems with unclean materials,
improper disposal etc. There are two ways of collecting the materials recycled,
the first being collection points and the second being curbside pickup, with
curb side pickup being more expensive. One suggestion given to encourage
recycling would be the use of coupons to be used toward utility billings.
Some other general statistics where given on Polka -Dot recycling and the
recycling industry in general.
The Council then changed the focus of their discussion to the contract garbage
hauling. It was agreed that recycling is the cheapest for of refuse hauling
because of cost associated with dumping and hauling.
The first item brought up was does the City want to get into the garbage
hauling business and what would need to be done to start contracting. The
Council was informed that there was a new law requiring a public hearing
and a 90 day notice of intent prior to entering into contract hauling, this
includes going out for a request ofr proposals or entering into a contract.
In order to get the wheels in motion it was agreed that it would be best
to hold the first hearing. A motion was made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded
by Don Cornelius to set a public hearing on contract garbage hauling for
November 16th at 8:00 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.
John Vetsch of the Albertville Jaycees was present to update the Council
on the purchase of new Christmas lights. The Council was informed that
a couple of poles needed to be installed (one across from the Lamp Post
In and one next to the 152 Club.). The Council said to go ahead but to
be sure that the placement of the poles do not interfere with snowplowing.
At this time the Council went back to the discussion regarding the bonding
for Barthel Manor-2nd Addition. The Council questiooned why we would want
of carry the bond out twelve years if it is likely that the development
could be completed in one or two years. At this time it was pointed out
that the City could have the option to go with a temporary construction
bond which would allow the City to get out from under the debt in a shorter
period of time.
A motion was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Gary Schwenzfeier to
authorize Springstead, Inc. to go ahead with the financing plan and setting
up the sale requirements. All were in favor and the motion carried. The
record should bote that if a short term bond is feasible that it is the
wishes of the Council to go that route.
Maureen Andrews next updated the Council on the construction project in
barthel Manor's 2nd Addition. The sewer and water lines had been installed
and gravel work was to be started within a couple days.
There was a motion to approve the payment of bills. The motion was made
by Don Cornelius and seconded by Bob Braun. All were in favor and checks
8247 through 8269 were approved.
The 1988 Sherriff's contract was reviewed and was then approved on a motion
made by Donatus Vetsch and seconded by Gary Schwenzfeier. All were in favor
and the Sheriff's Contract was approved for 21,294.00 (19.50/hr).
The Council was then informed that Ken had gotten a quote $1,898.00 for
Front Mount 47" 2-stage John Deere blower from Scharber and Sons and that
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they had agreed not to bill the City until after January 1, 1988. A motion
was made by Don Cornelius and seconded by Donatus Vetsch to approve the
purchase of the snowblower provided that the City not be billed until after
January 1, 1988. All were in favor and the motion carried.
The Council next discussed setting up time with Ken Lindsay and Mike Merges re-
garding the Maintenance department. The meeting was scheduled for Thursday
October 22, 1987 at 3:30 p.m. between Ken, Mike and the entire Council.
Other items discussed included having Maureen check on different phone service
for the City Hall. Maureen was also asked to recontact Jim Hennum regarding
the low lots behind 55th Circle. The need to raise about 9 fire hydrants
and Munitec's request to eb notified of any use of hydrants for sewer flushings.
Donatus Vetsch updated the Council on the City Celebration "Friendly City
Days". The committee has asked if the City would have some funds that can
be used to get the project going. The City Attorney sees some problems
with someone other then the City being responsible for expanding funds but
would check on it. No action was taken on this issue until more information
becomes available.
The Council agreed that a "DESIGN THE LOGO" Contest should be held to come
up with a design. Designs should be dropped off at City Hall on or before
Novemebr 16, 1987.
There was no other new business so there was a motion to adjourn. The motion
was made by Gary Schwenzfeier and seconded by Don cornelius. All were in
favor and the motion carried.
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TO: Mayor Loretta Roden and Members of the Council
FROM: Maureen Andrews, City Administrator %0%
RE: Contract Garbage Hauling and Recycling
In researching the issue of garbage hauling I have deterimed that in most
cases the contract is usually for just residential pickup and that the
commercial hauling has stayed the responsiblity of the property owner.
I have contacted several cities and have attached information that was
forwarded to me. This information includes contracts and fact information
regarding the service being requested. I have also contacted the 3 major
haulers working in Albertville and have told them that we are meeting
on Monday evening to discuss the issue on contracting for service.
In addition I was able to get ahold of a representative of Polka Dot
Recycling and asked that they be present for Monday evenings discussion.
Some of the issues the Council will want to think about before going out
for Request For Proposals are:
* How many pickups a week does the City want?
* How will the hauling be billed for -- by contractor
quarterly by the City
on the Tax Role (not possible
for 1988)
* Does the City want to make recycling manatory or keep it voluntary?
* Will the City require that garbage collection be mandatory --not allowing
other residential haulers in?
* There should also be some discussion regarding composting (2 times a year)
which could be done either by a joint project with the hauler and service
organizations or by just the service organizations.
* Where would Recycling Vehicle be located when in Albertville?
These are just a few of the issues that the City nneds to consider before
any action is taken. I hope this information will be of some help to you for
Monday evening's meeting.
AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is between the CITY OF MONTICELLO, a governmental
subdivision of the State of Minnesota, hereinafter referred to as CITY,
and
as HAULER.
, hereinafter referred to
WHEREAS, the CITY desires garbage and refuse pick-up and hauling
for its residents on a contract at a monthly rate for orderly and reliable
pick-up service and disposal of refuse, etc., thereof, without the responsibility
of the CITY maintaining equipment for said purpose and a dump for said
disposal; and
WHEREAS, the HAULER is organized to and desirous of, carrying out
such CITY wants and desires, and has adequate equipment, assistance
and know-how to carry out said project;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED, in consideration of the mutual promises
of the CITY and HAULER:
1. PAYMENT
A. That CITY shall pay HAULER the sum of
starting on the
last pick-up day of , 1986, and each
and every month thereafter, on the last collection day
of each said month, for the term of this AGREEMENT, unless
the AGREEMENT is terminated by either party as set forth
in this AGREEMENT, said sum shall be for the number of
dwellings stipulated in the Appendix attached hereto.
The monthly payment shall include all current surcharge
or dumping fees incurred by the HAULER.
B. The contract shall, upon proper documentation to the CITY,
provide for an increase in the monthly payment to cover
any increase in surcharge fees or other special processing
fees incurred by the HAULER during the term of the AGREEMENT.
C. Prior to each monthly payment, the HAULER shall provide
to the CITY documentation of total cubic yards or tonage
hauled during the previous month.
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D. Any additional residences picked up by the HAULER upon
the request of the CITY will be added to monthly payment
at per single family residence with apartment
units added at the rate of per unit. Additional
residences and apartments will be added to the monthly
payment at the end of the month and will be determined
by the number of certificates of occupancy issued during
the month. Duplexes, triplexes, and 4-plexes shall be
counted as single family residences per dwelling unit.
2. TERM OF AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT shall remain in force for a period of
years beginning on the first day of 1 1986 and
ending on the 31st day of 198, unless
otherwise terminated in accordance with this AGREEMENT. This
AGREEMENT may be renewed at any time before its natural termination,
by the written mutual consent of both parties and resolution
by the CITY.
3. TERMINATIONS
This AGREEMENT may be terminated by either party with or without
cause, upon a six -months written notice to the other party.
4. INSURANCE
That HAULER shall carry public liability insurance with a recognized
insurance carrier and keep in force at all times during this
AGREEMENT the following minimum of coverage:
A. $100,000 per person.
B. $300,000 per accident.
C. $ 10,000 property damage.
D. Worker's compensation coverage.
5. SCOPE OF WORK
A. That HAULER shall not be required to pick up and dispose
of any refuse or garbage that is not placed in a container
by the resident and that HAULER shall not be required to
use shovels in the loading thereof. Further, the service
herein contemplated and provided for shall be furnished
only to the residents within the present corporate limits
of the CITY.
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B. That HAULER agrees to a weekly pick-up of
all garbage and refuse at curbside for each residence in
said CITY, including branches if cut into dimensions of
not longer than six feet (61) and tied securely in bundles
weighing not in excess of 50 pounds and to dispose of same
at a dump. This service extends only to residential property
and not to commercial or industrial enterprise, except
for City property listed in Paragraph 5(D). If the HAULER
is providing twice weekly pick-ups, the days of service
shall be Monday and Thursday. The HAULER can negotiate
with any resident with regard to the placement of the garbage
and number of pick-ups per week. HAULER shall accept at
least six containers per household, per pick-up.
C. Garbage containers must not exceed 30 gallon capacity and
should be equipped with handles for ease of handling.
Plastic garbage bags are ideal for use of storing garbage.
Paper bags are not permissible. Sturdy cardboard disposable
cartons may be used for non -garbage refuse.
D. That HAULER shall be required to provide and maintain 1�
cubic yard garbage containers at the following locations:
1) City Maintenance Building - W. County Road 39 - Year Round
2) 4th Street Park - Year Round
3) West Bridge Park - Year Round
4) East Bridge Park - May 1 through November 1
5) Ellison Park - May 1 through November 1
6) Sewage Disposal Plant - Year Round
7) NSP Softball Fields - May 1 through October 1
HAULER shall provide a garbage dumpster container for East
and West Bridge Parks on the 4th of July each year that
is at least 5 cubic yards.
The HAULER shall also provide weekly garbage pick-up at
the following City facilities:
1) Museum/Information Center
2) City Hall
3) Library
4) Fire Hall
5) Senior Citizen Center
6) Old Fire Hall
and also empty the litter containers at various sidewalk
locations in the downtown area, as needed.
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The HAULER shall, in addition to the regular garbage/refuse,
provide pick-up of "screenings" at the municipal Wastewater
Treatment facility.
E. That the following Legal Holidays will be exempt from pick-up
if the HAULER is providing twice weekly service and one
(1) pick-up day falls on:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
If HAULER is providing once -a -week pick-up which falls
on one of the above Holidays, arrangements shall be made
by the HAULER for pick-up on another date that week.
F. The HAULER shall notify the City of each occurrence when
articles placed out for collection are not picked up due
to their being beyond the scope of this agreement (e.g.
mattresses, appliances, hot ash, etc.). HAULER shall,
to the best of their ability, provide address, name of
customer, and nature of article not accepted for pick-up.
HAULER may negotiate independently with customer for collection
of any articles that fall beyond the scope of this agreement.
6. PERFORMANCE BOND
7. DUMP
HAULER shall furnish CITY as a condition to his receiving
consideration under this contract as set out in Article 1,
a Performance Bond; said Bond shall remain in force during
the term of this AGREEMENT and shall be placed with a Bonding
Company, acceptable to CITY. Said Bond shall be payable
to the CITY OF MONTICELLO, and shall be in the amount of
Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
It is the obligation of the HAULER to obtain proper dumping
grounds for the refuse, garbage, etc., and pick-up matter
and there is no responsibility of any kind upon the CITY to
furnish said dumping facilities to HAULER.
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8. ASSIGNMENT
This AGREEMENT may not be assigned in whole or in part
without the written consent of the CITY.
9. GENERAL
This AGREEMENT contains the entire AGREEMENT between the
HAULER and the CITY and may be amended only by the mutual
consent of CITY and HAULER, in writing.
10. WAIVER
A waiver of one part of rights of either party is not a
waiver of all the rights that may accrue to either party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT
on the date of
(CITY SEAL)
CITY OF MONTICELLO
By:
By:
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BID PROPOSAL
TO BE OPENED , 1986, 2:00 P.M.
MONTICELLO CITY HALL
250 EAST BROADWAY
MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA 55362
PROPOSAL OF:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:
For furnishing pickup and disposal of residential refuse and garbage within
the City of Monticello, Minnesota, in accordance with the specifications, fact
sheet, and Agreement which are attached:
BID ALTERNATIVES
(1) Year Contract:
A. Once -a -Week Pickup
B. Twice -a -Week Pickup
(3) Year Contract:
A. Once -a -Week Pickup
B. Twice -a -Week Pickup
LUMP SUM PRICE
$ per month
$ per month
$ per month
$ per month
Additional Residences
SINGLE FAMILY APARTMENTS
per unit per unit
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PROPOSAL MUST BE SUBMITTED IN TRIPLICATE ON THIS FORM ONLY!
Include Certified Check or Bid Bond, payable to: City of Monticello, in the amount
of 5% of the Bid.
Signature of Authorized Representative
FACT SHEET
FOR GARBAGE CONTRACT - CITY OF MONTICELLO
The following information is provided for bidding purposes:
(as of 7/1/86)
Approximate number of single family residences 986
(includes duplex, tri-plex and 4-plex units)
Approximate number of apartment units 332
Approximate number of residences - River Terrace 75
Trailer Park
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CITY OF BUFFALO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE
UNDER, CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BUFFALO, MINNESOTA
Introduction and General Information. The City of Buffalo
(City) is a Minnesota Municipal Corporation consisting of a
population of approximately 5,000 persons. There are 1,536
dwelling units eligible for garbage collection to be
considered in the proposal.
The dwelling units have been divided into two districts as
described in Appendix 1. The City's objective is to issue a
single garbage hauler a contract to collect and dispose of
residential garbage from each dwelling unit in the district
on a single day each week. The collection and disposal of
garbage generated by commercial and industrial operations is
not contemplated by this contract.
The City is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the
purpose of soliciting garbage haulers interested in becoming
the exclusive contractor for both of the districts described
on Appendix I. The relationship between the City and the
garbage contractor selected will be that of a contract.
Unacceptable garbage as marked in Appendix III shall not be
picked up.
2. Purpose of Contract. The purpose of the contract for
garbage haulers is to provide a system for the collection
and disposal of garbage in a timely, orderly, and economical
fashion which will comply with the statutes and policies of
the State of Minnesota, with respect to :
a) The abatement of the use of landfills for unprocessed
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waste;
b) Reduction in waste generated;
c) Separation and recovery of materials and energy from
wastes;
d) Reduction in indiscriminate dependence on disposal
waste;
e) Coordination of solid waste management among political
subdivisions;
f) Orderly and deliberate development and financial
security of waste facilities including disposal
facilities.
It is the City's further purpose to accomplish the state,
city, and county goals while minimizing wear and damage to
the streets, roads and private drives within the City, the
culverts, drainage, waste and other public transportation
facilities and to accomplish these goals at the minimum
possible cost to the citizens of the City.
Garba e Hauler's Resoonsibility on a Contract. The garbage
hauler(s) contracted by the City shall operate under a
contract containing, but not limited to, the following
conditions:
1) The garbage hauler(s) shall collect the residential
garbage on a given day each week and dispose of it in a
legal and environmentally safe manner in accordance with
all applicable government regulations, goals, policies,
and permits;
2) The garbage hauler(s) shall provide and maintain all
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necessary equipment and shall provide all personnel
necessary to perform all conditions of the contract;
3) During the term of the contract the garbage haul-er(s)
shall charge the rate for collection from the City for
each dwelling unit in response to this RFP, subject to
the following:
a. Renegotiation. At such time as the Wright County
designation ordinance becomes effective, requiring the
hauling of garbage to the County Transfer Stations,
resulting in substantially higher tipping fees, the
garbage hauler(s), at their/its option, may request a
renegotiation of the contract; the City, at its option,
may issue a new RFP;
b. BillinZ and Collection. It s h a 1 1 be the
responsibility of the City to bill and collect charges
for garbage collection from the owner or occupant of
each dwelling unit within the district and the City will
bear the responsibility for that contractual
relationship;'
C. Performance Bond. The garbage hauler(s) shall post
a $10,000.00 performance bond to guarantee full
compliance and performance in accordance with the
contracting conditions;
d. Comolaints. The garbage hauler(s) shall establish
and maintain an office with a telephone, shall provide
the telephone number to each dwelling unit and shall
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receive calls during not less than four (4) hours per
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day Monday through Friday and shall log all complaints
about the collection of garbage and the garbage
hauler(s) response to such complaints;
e. Volume of Weekly Collection. The RFP shall contain
a rate for collection in covering each of the following
options:
(i) ;Maximum Established: The garbage hauler(s)
shall pick up not to exceed three (3) containers of
garbage of a maximum size of 32 gallons from each
dwelling unit on a,specific day each week;
f. Additional Services. The garbage hauler(s) shall
provide as an additional service at an additional cost
to be separately stated in response to this RFP, for the
removal of those commonly discarded household items
which exceed, in size, bulk, or weight, the maximum
amount of weekly garbage described in condition 3e;
state whether the service can best be provided by you as
part of your weekly garbage service or as part of an
annual "spring clean up", or both. If both are
proposed, state the rate and billing method for each.
g. Collection Points. The garbage hauler(s) shall
collect the garbage from a location on street
right-of-way or alleyway.
h. Insurance. The garbage hauler(s) shall provide
public liability insurance, including general liability,
automobile liability, and loading and unloading
liability with the following minimum coverages: 1)
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bodily and personal injury liability in the amount of at
least $300,000.00 for injury or death of any one person
in any one occurrance; 2) bodily and personal injury
liability in the amount of at least $500,000.00 for
injury or death rising out of any one occurrance; 3)
property damage liability in the amount of at least
$100,000.00 for any one occurrence.
i. Indemnity. The garbage haulers) shall take all
precautions necessary to protect the public against
injury and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City
harmless from any liability, cost of defense, claims,
damages, costs, judgments, or other expenses which may
arise by reason of any claim for bodily or personal
injury or property damage, disease or death resulting
directly or indirectly from an act or a mission of the
garbage hauler(s).
j. Equipment. To provide two (2) or more trucks with
enclosed, packer -type, bodies have a capacity of sixteen
(16) or more cubic yards with operators, to pick up and
collect garbage.
k. Equioment Maintenance. All equipment used for
collection of garbage shall be enclosed or securely
covered with no open loads permitted, shall be kept free
of leaks and in good repair and safe operating
condition. The garbage hauler(s) official company name
together with the appropriate telephone number shall be
printed or painted in legible letters not less than Your
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(4) inches in height on both sides of all pieces of
quipment used to collect garbage.
4. T9chedule of Council Review. The action is to be taken by
the City Council of the City of Buffalo and staff in
furtherance and completion of the contract of garbage
hauler(s) is as follows:
a. All RFP's must be submitted by 2:00 P.M. on June 30,
1986;
b. Deadline for garbage hauler(s) to submit a response
after submittal of RFP is July 7, 1986;
C. City Council approval July 21, 1986;
d. Acceptance of contract and commence operations
August 4, 1986.
The City Council shall direct the City Administrator to publish a
notice in the official newspaper and may direct notice to be
published in one or more additional publications substantially in
the following form:
CITY OF BUFFALO
NOTICE TO GARBAGE HAULER(S)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of
Buffalo will issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the
exclusive contract of one (1) or more garbage hauler s) to
provide once weekly collection and disposal of garbage from
all residential dwelling units in the City of Buffalo.
A written request for proposals may be obtained at the City
Center, City of Buffalo, 212 Central Avenue, Buffalo,
Minnesota, 55313, on or after June 17, 1986.
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5.
Written responses to the Requests For Proposal will be
accepted no later than 2:00 P.M. on June 30, 1986.
Evaluation and selection of contractor. The objective of
this RFP is to select the garbage hauler(s) whose response
best meets the several needs, goals, and policies of the
City, within the framework of state and county regulations
and policies. The specific criteria which will be used
include, but are not limited to, the following:
The reliability, efficiency and convenience demonstrated
in the garbage hauler(s) response;
The protection of the environment;
The preservation of the roads, streets, drainage
facilities and other public works within the City;
The convenience of the public being served by the
garbage hauler(s) and the efficiency of public travel;
The cost to the citizens and to the City;
The extent to which the proposal demonstrates the
observance of the rules of safety and public health.
6. Submittal Requirements.
a. Deadline. Receipt of responses to this RFP will be
received no later than 2:00 P.M. on June 30, 1986 and must
be delivered to and received by Merton Auger, City
Administrator, City of Buffalo, 212 Central Avenue, Buffalo,
Minnesota, 55313. Each applicant shall supply an original
and three (3) copies of the response to the RFP.
b. Security. Each applicant shall include a security
deposit in the amount of $3,000.00. The security may be in
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the form of a bond from a corporate surety license to do
business in the State of Minnesota or a certified check
drawn on a bank doing business in the State of Minnesota.
• The condition of the security shall be that the applicant
shall not withdraw its proposal within sixty (60) days after
the deadline for the submission of the responses. All
security deposits, except the deposits of the successful
contractor, shall be returned sixty (60) days after the
deadline for submitting proposals. The security deposit of
the successful contractor shall be returned upon acceptance
of the obligations under the license by the successful
contractor. In the event a successful contractor fails to
agree to accept the obligations under the contract, the
security will be declared forfeit and retained by the City.
c. Company Name. If the proposal is made by a partnership,
the name and post office address of the partnership, a list
of the partners, and the signature of one (1) of the
partners must be included. If made by a corporation the
proposal must indicate the name and the state of
incorporation and the post office address. In the event a
proposal is made by a consortium of garbage haulers
information must be provided as above described for all
members of the consortium together with the name of the
manager or other persons selected by the consortium who has
authority to make all final decisions.
d. Conference. There will be a conference at the City
offices for all interested applicants to review the KFP on
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July 1, 1986 at 9:00 a.m. Representatives of the City will
be present at that meeting to answer questions. All answers
given orally at such meeting will be nonbinding. Changes or
clarifications in the RFP are valid only if made in writing
and mailed or delivered to all perspective respondents.
e. Errors and Omissions. The following submission of the
responses, the City will not accept any change or correction
of alledged errors or omissions, but the City reserves the
right to interview any applicant to obtain clarifications of
ambiguities found in the response. During these interviews,
only clarifications will be sought and those substantive
changes will be permitted.
f. Privacy. Information supplied by the applicant to the
City is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices
Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 13.01, et seq. Such
information shall become public unless it falls within one
of the exceptions of the Act such as security information,
trade secret information, labor relations information, or
the like. No information falling within the exceptions will
be treated as confidential unless it is so identified by the
applicant. The City assumes no responsibility under any
circumstances for any loss or damage which may result from a
breech of confidentiality during review of the responses.
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Good Faith. The City is soliciting proposals in good
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faith with the intention of issuing a contract as stated
herein. The City reserves the right to reject any and all
responses and will do so if the response does not conform to
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the requirements of the RFP, if the applicant misstates or
conceals material facts in the response, or if the response
of security is not provided. In order to be deemed a valid
• response, the applicant must complete all elements of the
form of response attached hereto as Appendix II.
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A G R E E M E N T
TH GREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
1986, by and between the City of Buffalo, a
munic' al corporation in the County of Wright, State of
Minnesota, party of the first part, hereinafter referred to as
"City", and
GERALD D. LA PLANT, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City, in order to promote the health and welfare of
the community, does provide for the collection of garbage from
all places of residence within the City, and
WHEREAS,
the parties hereto
are desirous
of entering into a
contract
for the collection
of garbage
within the City of
Buffalo,
pursuant to the terms
hereinafter
contained,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
hereinafter contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
THE CONTRACTOR AGREES:
1. The Contractor agrees that the provisions of the CITY OF
BUFFALO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF
RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BUFFALO,
MINNESOTA, shall be part of this contract fully as if set out
explicitly herein.
THE CITY AGREES:
1. To pay the Contractor, as a consideration for the full and
faithful performance of this contract, the sum of $5.45 per unit
per month for 1,667 residential units which shall be changed on
an annual basis as needed. The Contractor shall faithfully
perform this agreement, and that such payment shall be made upon
the Contractor presenting to the City at the end of each month a
verified account for their services performed. It is further
agreed that $135.00 per month also be paid for the collection at
all City parks, and that the Airport be serviced twice a month at
$14.50 per month, and that the Civic Center be serviced twice a
week at $65.00 per month, and that the Liquor Store be serviced
six times a week at $144.00 per month.
THE CITY AND CONTRACTOR MUTUALLY AGREE:
1. The effective date of this contract shall be July 1, 1986,
when all services to be performed by the Contractor shall
commence.
2. The term "Garbage" as used herein shall be deemed to mean all
garbage, refuse, and rubbish placed in garbage cans for each
residential unit within the City.
3. This contract shall be in full force and effect for a period
of one year from and after July 1, 1986.
IN WITNESS WHERFQF, the part' es hereto have hereunto set their
hands this _�5-- day of 1986.
In the presence of
Witnesses
CONTRACTOR:
Contractor
CIT OF FFALO:
Mayor
Cit Administrator
CITY OF BUFFALO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE
UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF BUFFALO, MINNESOTA
1. Introduction and General Information. The City of Buffalo
(City) is a Minnesota Municipal Corporation consisting of a
Population of approximately 5,000 persons. There are 1,536
dwelling units eligible for garbage collection to be
considered in the proposal.
The dwelling units have been divided into two districts as
described in Appendix I. The City's objective is to issue a
single garbage hauler a contract to collect and dispose of
residential garbage from each dwelling unit in the district
on a single day each week. The collection and disposal of
garbage generated by commercial and industrial operations is
not contemplated by this contract.
The City is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the
purpose of soliciting garbage haulers interested in becoming
the exclusive contractor for both of the districts described
on Appendix I. The relationship between the City and the
garbage contractor selected will be that of a contract.
Unacceptable garbage as marked in Appendix III shall not be
picked up.
2. Purpose of Contract. The purpose of the contract for
garbage haulers is to provide a system for the collection
and disposal of garbage in a timely, orderly, and economical
fashion which will comply with the statutes and policies of
the State of Minnesota, with respect to
a) The abatement of the use of landfills for unprocessed
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waste;
b) Reduction in waste generated;
c) Separation and recovery of materials and energy from
wastes;
d) Reduction in indiscriminate dependence on disposal
waste;
e) Coordination of solid waste management among political
subdivisions;
f) Orderly and deliberate development and financial
security of waste facilities including disposal
facilities.
It is the City's further purpose to accomplish the state,
city, and county goals while minimizing wear and damage to
the streets, roads and private drives within the City, the
culverts, drainage, waste and other public transportation
facilities and to accomplish these goals at the minimum
possible cost to the citizens of the City.
3. Garbage Hauler's Responsibility on a Contract The garbage
hauler(s) contracted by the City shall operate under a
contract containing, but not limited to, the following
conditions:
1) The garbage hauler(s) shall collect the residential
garbage on a given day each week and dispose of it in a
legal and environmentally safe manner in accordance with
all applicable government regulations, goals, policies,
and permits;
2) The garbage hauler(s) shall provide and maintain all
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necessary equipment and shall provide all personnel
necessary to perform all conditions of the contract;
3) During the term of the contract the garbage hauler(s)
shall charge the rate for collection from the City for
each dwelling unit in response to this RFP, subject to
the following:
a. Renegotiation. At such time as the Wright County
designation ordinance becomes effective, requiring the
hauling of garbage to the County Transfer Stations,
resulting in substantially higher tipping fees, the
garbage hauler(s), at their/its option, may request a
renegotiation of the contract; the City, at its option,
may issue a new RFP;
b. Billing and Collection. It shall be the
responsibility of the City to bill and collect charges
for garbage collection from the owner or occupant of
each dwelling unit within the district and the City will
bear the responsibility for that contractual
relationship;
C. Performance Bond. The garbage hauler(s) shall post
a $10,000.00 performance bond to guarantee full
compliance and performance in accordance with the
contracting conditions;
d. Complaints. The garbage hauler(s) shall establish
and maintain an office with a telephone, shall provide
the telephone number to each dwelling unit and shall
receive calls during not less than four (4) hours per
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day Monday through Friday and shall log all complaints
about the collection of garbage and the garbage
hauler(s) response to such complaints;
e. Volume of Weekly Collection. The RFP shall contain
a rate for collection in covering each of the following
options:
(i) Maximum Established: The garbage hauler(s)
shall pick up not to exceed three (3) containers of
garbage of a maximum size of 32 gallons from each
dwelling unit on a specific day each week;
f. Additional Services. The garbage hauler(s) shall
provide as an additional service at an additional cost
to be separately stated in response to this RFP, for the
re►noval of those commonly discarded household items
which exceed, in size, bulk, or weight, the maximum
amount of weekly garbage described in condition 3e;
state whether the service can best be provided by you as
part of your weekly garbage service or as part of an
annual "spring clean up", or both. If both are
proposed, state the rate and billing method for each.
g. Collection Points. The garbage hauler(s) shall
collect the garbage from a location on street
right-of-way or alleyway.
h. Insurance. The garbage hauler(s) shall provide
public liability insurance, including general liability,
automobile liability, and loading and unloading
liability with the following minimum coverages: 1)
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bodily and personal injury liability in the amount of at
least $300,000.00 for injury or death of any one person
in any one occurrance; 2) bodily and personal injury
liability in the amount of at least $500,000.00 for
injury or death rising out of any one occurrence; 3)
property damage liability in the amount of at least
$100,000.00 for any one occurrance.
i. Indemnity. The garbage hauler(s) shall take all
precautions necessary to protect the public against
injury and shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City
harmless from any liability, cost of defense, claims,
damages, costs, judgments, or other expenses which may
arise by reason of any claim for bodily or personal
injury or property damage, disease or death resulting
directly or indirectly from an act or a mission of the
garbage hauler(s).
j. Equipment. To provide two (2) or more trucks with
enclosed, packer -type, bodies have a capacity of sixteen
(16) or more cubic yards with operators, to pick up and
collect garbage.
k. Equipment Maintenance. All equipment used for
collection of garbage shall be enclosed or securely
covered with no open loads permitted, shall be kept free
of leaks and in good repair and safe operating
condition. The garbage hauler(s) official company name
together with the appropriate telephone number shall be
printed or painted in legible letters not less than four
ISIM
(4) inches in height on both sides of all pieces of
equipment used to collect garbage.
4. Schedule of Council Review. The action is to be taken by
the City Council of the City of Buffalo and staff in
furtherance and completion of the contract of garbage
hauler(s) is as follows:
a. All RFP's must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on June 30,
1986;
b. Deadline for garbage hauler(s) to submit a response
after submittal of RFP is July 7, 1986;
C. City Council approval July 21, 1986;
d. Acceptance of contract and commence operations
August 4, 1986.
The City Council shall direct the City Administrator to publish a
notice in the official newspaper and may direct notice to be
published in one or more additional publications substantially in
the following form:
CITY OF BUFFALO
NOTICE TO GARBAGE HAULER(S)
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of
Buffalo will issue a Request For Proposals (RFP) for the
exclusive contract of one (1) or more garbage haulers) to
provide once weekly collection and disposal of garbage from
all residential dwelling units in the City of Buffalo.
A written request for proposals may be obtained at the City
Center, City of Buffalo, 212 Central Avenue, Buffalo,
Minnesota, 55313, on or after June 17, 1986.
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Written responses to the Requests For Proposal will be
accepted no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 30, 1986.
5. Evaluation and selection of contractor. The objective of
this RFP is to select the garbage hauler(s) whose response
best meets the several needs, goals, and policies of the
City, within the framework of state and county regulations
and policies. The specific criteria which will be used
include, but are not limited to, the following:
The reliability, efficiency and convenience demonstrated
in the garbage hauler(s) response;
The protection of the environment;
The preservation of the roads, streets, drainage
facilities and other public works within the City;
The convenience of the public being served by the
garbage hauler(s) and the efficiency of public travel;
The cost to the citizens and to the City;
The extent to which the proposal demonstrates the
observance of the rules of safety and public health.
6. Submittal Requirements.
a. Deadline. Receipt of responses to this RFP will be
received no later than 2:00 p.m. on June 30, 1986 and must
be delivered to and received by Merton Auger, City
Administrator, City of Buffalo, 212 Central Avenue, Buffalo,
Minnesota, 55313. Each applicant shall supply an original
and three (3) copies of the response to the RFP.
b. Security. Each applicant shall include a security
deposit in the amount of $3,000.00. The security may be in
Opm
the form of a bond from a corporate surety license to do
business in the State of Minnesota or a certified check
drawn on a bank doing business in the State of Minnesota.
The condition of the security shall be that the applicant
shall not withdraw its proposal within sixty (60) days after
the deadline for the submission of the responses. All
security deposits, except the deposits of the successful
contractor, shall be returned sixty (60) days after the
deadline for submitting proposals. The security deposit of
the successful contractor shall be returned upon acceptance
of the obligations under the license by the successful
contractor. In the event a successful contractor fails to
agree to accept the obligations under the contract, the
security will be declared forfeit and retained by the City.
c. Company Name. If the proposal is made by a partnership,
the name and post office address of the partnership, a list
of the partners, and the signature of one (1) of the
partners must be included. If made by a corporation the
proposal must indicate the name and the state of
incorporation and the post office address. In the event a
proposal is made by a consortium of garbage haulers
information must be provided as above described for all
members of the consortium together with the name of the
manager or other persons selected by the consortium who has
authority to make all final decisions.
d. Conference. There will be a conference at the City
offices for all interested applicants to review the RFP on
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July 1, 1986 at 9:00 a.m. Representatives of the City will
be present at that meeting to answer questions. All answers
given orally at such meeting will be nonbinding. Changes or
clarifications in the RFP are valid only if made in writing
and mailed or delivered to all perspective respondents.
e. Errors and Omissions. The following submission of the
responses, the City will not accept any change or correction
of alledged errors or omissions, but the City reserves the
right to interview any applicant to obtain clarifications of
ambiguities found in the response. During these interviews,
only clarifications will be sought and those substantive
changes will be permitted.
f. Privacy. Information supplied by the applicant to the
City is subject to the Minnesota Government Data Practices
Act, Minnesota Statutes Section 13.01, et seq. Such
information shall become public unless it falls within one
of the exceptions of the Act such as security information,
trade secret information, labor relations information, or
the like. No information falling within the exceptions will
be treated as confidential unless it is so identified by the
applicant. The City assumes no responsibility under any
circumstances for any loss or damage which may result from a
breech of confidentiality during review of the responses.
g. Good Faith. The City is soliciting proposals in good
faith with the intention of issuing a contract as stated
herein. The City reserves the right to reject any and all
responses and will do so if the response does not conform to
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the requirements of the RFP, if the applicant misstates or
conceals material facts in the response, or if the response
of security is not provided. In order to be deemed a valid
response, the applicant must complete all elements of the
form of response attached hereto as Appendix II.
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ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this o t h day of a n,,,,
1987 by and between the City of Buffalo, a municipal corporation in the County
of Wright, State of Minnesota (hereinafter referred to as "City"), and Gerald D.
La Plant (hereinafter referred to as "Contractor"),
WHEREAS, City and Contractor have entered into an Agreement dated
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Ju-' , 1986, whereby Contractor has agreed to collect, haul and
dispose of garbage and refuse within the City of Buffalo in accordance with the
terms and conditions therein stated; and
WHEREAS, due to an unforeseen change in economic circumstances pursuant to
said Agreement, Contractor desires to amend its agreement with City and City is
willing to amend said agreement upon the terms and conditions hereinafter
stated;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree to amend the above -described agreement in
the following respects:
1. Page 1 under the heading "The City Agrees:", paragraph 1, shall be
amended to read as follows:
"To pay the Contractor, as a consideration for the full and faithful
performance of this contract, the sum of $6.05 per unit per month for
1,667 residential units which shall be changed on an annual basis as
needed. The Contractor shall faithfully perform this agreement, and
that such payment shall be made upon the Contractor presenting to the
City at the end of each month a verified account for services
performed. It is further agreed that $135.00 per month also be paid
for the collection at all City parks, and that the Airport be serviced
weekly at $29.00 per month, and that the Civic Center be
serviced twice a week at $65.00 per month, and that the Liquor Store
be serviced threEtimes a week at $80.00 per month."
2. Page 4 of the Request for Proposals document, paragraph 3(e) shall be
amended to read as follows:
"Volume of Weekly Collection. The RFP shall contain a rate for
collection in covering each of the following options:
(i) Maximum Established: The garbage hauler(s) shall pick up not
to exceed three (3) containers of garbage of a maximum size of 32
gallons from each dwelling unit on a specific day each week. In
the event dwelling unit occupants request pick-up of up to an
additional two (2) containers per week, the garbage hauler shall be
permitted to directly charge said individual dwelling unit's
occupants $3.00 dollars per month. The City shall neither by
invoiced or responsible for payment for such additional services.
If the occupants of an individual dwelling unit request garbage
hauling services in excess of these provisions, the following
paragraph shall apply:"
3. Page 2 of the Request for Proposals, paragraph 3(1) shall be amended
as follows:
"1) The garbage hauler(s) shall collect the residential garbage on a
given day each week and dispose of it in a legal and environmentally
safe manner in accordance with all applicable government regulations,
goals, policies, and permits. The garbage hauler shall maintain an
accurate record of the total cubic yards and weight of each load
transported to a dumping site and shall provide the City with copies
of said records on a monthly basis."
The remaining provisions of the agreement and attached provisions thereof
-, shall continue in full force and affect during the duration of the Agreement.
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CITY OF BUFFALO
BY
ITS:
CONTRACTOR
'C�e_raTd D. LaP ant
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INCOME RECEIVED
OCTOBER 19, 1987
SEWER ACCOUNTS
$ 1,528.30
REGISTERED CLOSERS
7,492.98
MINNESOTA TITLE
7,193.88
REGISTERED CLOSERS
8,302.46
REGISTERED CLOSERS
8,302.46
152 CLUB
800.00
ALBERTVILLE LION'S CLUB
25.00
ALBERTVILLE JAYCEES
25.00
WRIGHT TITLE GUARANTEE CO.
7,193.88
REGISTERED CLOSERS
65.25
SUBTOTAL $ 40,929.21
BILLS TO BE PAID
OCTOBER 19, 1987
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE
$ 867.00
(STATE QUARTERLY TAX WITHHOLDINGS)
MAUREEN ANDREWS
535.40
MAUREEN ANDREWS
KEN LINDSAY
29..52
685.00
KEN LINDSAY
102
.53
MIKE MERGES
142
42.00
LORI RODEN
U.S. POST OFFICE
.
133.42
PERA
WRIGHT CO. AUDITOR/TREASURER
1,688.12
(REPLACEMENT CHECK)
10.00
PERA
188.60
CROW RIVER NEWS
1,250.00
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY
109.61
KILLIAN HARDWARE
982.50
ROBERT MILLER
173.24
HACKENMUELLER'S INC.
83.27
CHOUINARDS
5,564.00
GRUYS, JOHNSON AND ASSOCIATES
151.40
FEED -RITE CONTROLS, INC.
668.00
ROBERT MINKEMA
223.01
COMMUNICATION AUDITORS
16.34
SIMONSON LUMBER
SUBTOTAL $ 13,940.63
CITY OF MEDINA '�' SEP 1961
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE
UNDER LICENSE FROM THE CITY OF MEDINA
1. Introduction and General Information.
The City of Medina (Crity) is a Minnesota municipal
corporation consisting of 27 square miles with a population of
approximately 2,850 persons. There are approximately 900 dwelling
units in the City, some of which are located in three distinct
urban neighborhoods and the remainder being located in small
subdivisions and isolated dwellings in a semi -rural setting.
The dwelling units have been divided into three districts as
described in Appendix 1. The City's objective is to license a
single garbage hauler to collect and dispose of residential
garbage from each dwelling unit in the district on a single day
each week. The collection and disposal of garbage generated by
commercial and industrial operations is not contemplated by the
license.
The City is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the
purpose of soliciting garbage haulers interested in becoming the
exclusive licensee for one or more of the districts described on
Appendix 1. The relationship between the City and the garbage
hauler(s) selected will be that of licensor and licensee. It is
contemplated that the licensee(s) will contract with the owner or
occupant of each dwelling unit in the City for the collection and
removal of residential garbage in return for a monthly or
quarterly charge for the collection and disposal service.
Unacceptable garbage as marked in Appendix 3 shall not be picked
up. The function of the City will not extend beyond the selecting
of the licensee(s) and establishing the conditions of license.
2. Purpose of Licensing.
The purpose of licensing the garbage haulers is to provide a
system for the collection and disposal of garbage in a timely,
orderly and economical fashion which will comply with the
statutes and policies of the State of Minnesota, the Metropolitan
Council, and the County of Hennepin with respect to:
a) the abatement of the use of landfills for unprocessed
waste;
b) reduction in waste generated;
c) separation and recovery of materials and energy from
waste;
d) reduction in indiscriminate dependence on disposal of
waste;
e) coordination of solid waste management among political
subdivisions;
f) orderly and deliberate development and financial
security of waste facilities including disposal
facilities; 3
g) Hennepin County Ordinance No.�)�Y�ntitled Solid Waste
Designation Ordinance;
h) the Hennepin County Comprehensive Solid Waste Master
Plan;
i) the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan of the
Twin Cities Metropolitan Council.
It is the City's further purpose to accomplish these state,
metropolitan, and county goals while minimizing wear and damage
to the streets, roads and private drives within the City, the
culverts, drainage ways and other public transportation
facilities and to accomplish these goals at the minimum possible
cost to the citizens of the City.
3. The Garbage Haulers' Responsibility Under License.
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The garbage hauler(s) licensed by the City shall operate
under a license containing, but not limited to, the following
conditions: 1) the garbage hauler(s) shall collect the
residential garbage on a given day each week and dispose of it in
a legal and environmentally safe manner in accordance with all
applicable government regulatiozis, goals, policies, and permits;
2)"the garbage hau.ler(s) shall provide and maintain all necessary
equipment and shall provide all personnel necessary to perform
all conditions of the license; 3) during the term of the license
the garbage hauler(s) shall charge the rate for collection from
each dwelling unit which is set forth in the garbage hauler's
response to this RFP, subject to the following:
a. Renegotiation. At such time as the Hennepin County
Designation Ordinance becomes effective, requiring the
hauling of garbage to the county transfer stations,
resulting in substantially higher tipping fees, the
garbage hauler(s), at their/its option, may request a
renegotiation of t'he rate; the City, at its option, may
issue a new RFP;
2 b. Billing and Collecting. It shall be the responsibility
of the garbage hauler(s) to bill and collect charges
for garbage collection from the owner or occupant of
each dwelling unit within the district and the City
will bear no responsibility for that contractual
relationship;
c. Performance Bond. The garbage hauler(s) shall post a
r performance bond to guarantee full compliance and
performance in accordance with the license and
conditions;
d. Complaints. The garbage hauler(s) shall establish and
maintain an office with a telephone, shall provide the
telephone number to each dwelling unit and shall
receive calls during not less than four hours per day
Monday through Friday and shall log all complaints
about the collection of garbage and the garbage
hau.ler's response to such complaint;
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e. volume of weekly Collection. The RFP shall contain a
rate for collection covering each of the following
options:
(i) Maximum Established: The garbage hauler(s) shall
pick up not to exceed three containers of garbage of a
maximum size of 32 gallons from each dwelling unit on a
specific day each week;
(ii) No Maximum Established: The garbage hauler(s)
shall pick up an unlimited number of containers of
garbage of a maximum size of 32 gallons from each
dwelling unit on a specific day each week;
(iii) Dempster Service: The garbage hauler(s) shall
pick up no more than one dumpster of garbage of a size
stated in the Response to this RFP, from each dwelling
unit on a specific day each week, if such service is
requested.
f. Additional Services. The garbage hauler(s) shall
provide as an additional service at an additional cost
to be separately stated in the response to this RFP,
for the removal of those commonly discarded household
items which exceed, in size, bulk, or weight, the
maximum amount of weekly garbage described in condition
3e; state whether this service can best be provided by
you as part of your weekly garbage service or as part
of an annual "spring clean up", or both. If both are
roposed, state the rate and billing method for each.
g. Collection Points. The garbage hauler(s) shall collect
the garbage from a location in or near the automobile
garage of each dwelling unit unless:
I. The owner or occupant elects to place the garbage
for collection at the intersection of the street
and driveway;
2. In the event the driveway of the dwelling unit .
cannot be negotiated with a garbage truck by reason
of its excessive length, physical construction,
or other reason, the garbage hauler(s) may elect
to require that the garbage containers be placed
for collection at the intersection of the driveway
and street, which election may be overruled by the
City Council or its representative.
h. Insurance. The garbage hauler(s) shall provide public
liability insurance, including general liability,
automobile liability, and loading and unloading
liability with the following minimum coverages:
Bodily and personal injury liablity in the amount
of at least $300,000.00 for injury or death of
any one person in any one occurrence;
2. Bodily and personal injury liability in the amount
of at least $500,000.00 for injury or death
arising out of any one occurrence;
3. Property damage liability in the amount of at
at least $100,000.00 for any one occurrence.
i. Indemnity. The garbage hauler(s) shall take all
precautions necessary to protect the public against
injury and shalt defend, indemnify, and hold the City
harmless from any liability, costs of defense, claims,
damages, costs, judgments, or other expenses which may
arise by reason of any claim for bodily or personal
injury or property damage, disease or death resulting
directly or indirectly from an act or omission of the
garbage hauler(s).
j. Equipment Maintenance. All equipment used for
collection of garbage shall be enclosed or securely
covered with no open loads permitted, shall be kept
free of leaks and in good repair and safe operating
condition. The garbage hau.ler's official company name
together with the appropriate telephone number shall be
printed or painted in legible letters not less than
four inches in height on both sides of all pieces of
equipment used to collect garbage.
4. Schedule of Council Review.
The actions to be taken by the City Council of the City of
Medina and staff in furtherance and completion of the licensing
of garbage hauler(s) is as follows:
a. Approval of the RFP February 4, 1986;
b. Final correction and issuance of the RFP and
publication of notice February 11, 1986;
C. Staff meeting with interested garbage hauler(s) to
review RFP February 25, 1986;
d. Deadline for garbage hauler(s) to submit a response
March 4, 1986;
e. Staff review and recommendation March 11, 1986;
f. City Council approval March 18, 1986;
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g. Acceptance of license and commence operations April 1,
1986.
The City Council shall direct the City Clerk to publish a
notice in the official newspaper and may, direct notice to be
published in one or more additional publications substantially in
the following form:
City of Medina
Notice to Garbage Haulers
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of
Medina will issue a request for proposals for the exclusive
licensing of one or more garbage haulers to provide once weekly
collection and disposal of garbage from all residential dwelling
units in the City of Medina.
A written request for proposals may be obtained at the City
Hall, City of Medina, 2052 County Road 24, City of Medina, on and
after February 11, 1966.
Written responses to the request for proposal will be
accepted no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 4, 1986.
5. Evaluation and Selection of Licensee.
The objective of this RFP is to select the garbage hauler(s)
whose response best meets the several needs, goals, and policies
of the City, within the framework of state, metropolitan, and
county regulations and policies. The specific criteria which will
be used include, but are not limited to, the following:
The reliability, efficiency and convenience demonstrated in
in the garbage hauler's response;
The protection of the environment;
The preservation of the roads, streets, drainage facilities
and other public works within the City;
O
The convenience of the public being served by the garbage
hauler(s) and the efficiency of public travel;
The cost to the citizens and to the City;
The extent to which the proposal demonstrates the observance
of the rules of safety and public health;
6. Submittal Requirements.
a. Deadline. Receipt of- responses to this RFP will be
received no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 4, 1986 and
must be delivered to and received by Donna Roehl, City
Clerk/ Treasurer, City of Medina, 2052 County Road 24,
(mailing address), Hamel, Minnesota 55340. Each
applicant shall supply an original and seven copies of
the response to the RFP.
b. Security. Each applicant shall include a security
deposit in the amount of $3,000.00. The security may be
in the form of a bond from a corporate surety licensed
to do business in the State of Minnesota or a certified
check drawn on a bank doing business in the State of
Minnesota. The condition of the security shall be that
the applicant shall not withdraw its proposal within
sixty (60) days after the deadline for the submission
of responses. All security deposits, except the
deposits of the successful licensees, shall be returned
sixty (60) days after the deadline for submitting
proposals. The security deposit of the successful
licensees shall be returned upon acceptance of the
obligations under the license by the successful
licensees. In the event a successful licensee fails to
agree to accept the obligations under the license, the
security will be declared forfeit and retained by the
City.
C. Company Name. If the proposal is made by a partnership,
the name and post office address of the partnership, a
list of the partners, and the signature of one of the
partners must be included. If made by a corporation the
proposal must indicate the name and the state of
incorporation and the post office address. In the event
a proposal is made by a consortium of garbage haulers,
information must be provided as above -described for all
members of the consortium together with the name of the
manager or other person selected by the consortium who
has authority to make all final decisions.
d. Conference. There will be a conference at the City
offices for all interested applicants to review the RFP
on February 25, 1986 at 9:00 a.m. Representatives of
the City will be present at that meeting to answer
questions. All answers given orally at such meeting
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^ will be non -binding. Changes or clarifications in the
RFP are valid only if made in writing and mailed or
delivered to all prospective respondents.
e. Errors and Omissions. Following submission of the
responses, the City will not accept any change or
correction of alleged errors or omissions but the City
reserves the right to interview any applicant to obtain
clarifications of ambiguities found in the response.
During these interviews, only clarifications will be
sought and no substantive changes will be permitted.
f. Privacy. Information supplied by the applicant to the
City is subject to the Minnesota Government Data
Practices Act, Minn. Stat. S 13.01 et. seq. Such
information shall become public unless it falls within
one of the exceptions of the Act such as security
information, trade secret information, labor relations
information, or the like. No information falling within
the exceptions will be treated as confidential unless
it is so identified by the applicant. The City assumes
no responsibility under any circumstances for any loss
or damage which may result from a breach of
confidentiality during review of the responses.
g. Good Faith. The City is soliciting proposals in good
faith with the intention of issuing licenses as stated
herein. No contract rights, express or implied, are
conferred or will be conferred on any applicant,
including the eventual licensees. The City reserves the
right to reject any and all responses and will do so if
the response does not conform to the requirements of
the RFP, if the applicant misstates or conceals
material facts in the response, or if the responses
security is not provided. In order to be deemed a valid
response, the applicant must complete all elements of
the Form of Response attached hereto as Appendix 2.
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APPENDIX 1
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FORM OF RESPONSE TO RFP
1. Use of this Form.
This form is provided to assist the applicant and to serve
as a checklist. This form is not part of the, Request for Proposal
(RFP) and to the extent the requirements of this form differ from
the requirements of the RFP, the RFP is controlling. It is the
responsibility of each applicant to provide all information which
the applicant deems necessary and desirable to comply with all of
the requirements of the RFP. Attach additional numbered, sheets
if more space is needed.
a. State the name and title of the person preparing this
response to the RFP.
b. State the name, address, telephone number, type of
organization (corporation, partnership, proprietorship,
etc.) of the applicant and length of time the applicant
has engaged in the business of hauling garbage. Include
in addition, any information which you wish the City
Council to know about the applicant.
C. State the district or districts in which you propose to
collect garbage.
d. For each district in which the applicant proposes to
operate, describe the route which will be followed, the
weekday upon which collections will be made, and the
approximate length of time collections will take in
each district.
e. Describe each piece of equipment the applicant will
lk- use, including size, weight, axels, style of compactor,
etc.
APPENDIX 2
a
f. State the number of employees who will have some
responsibility for your Medina operations and a brief
job description of each class of employee.
ng.
State the rate per
for collection
dwelling unit
you intend
to charge
and
additional
disposal as
well as the
rate for
services--(e.g.,
the
collection
of .large
appliances or the
travel upon
excessively
long or
_
difficult driveways,
etc.)
h. State the maximum length of time for which your rate
structure will continue to be effective.
i. Describe your billing system including frequency, late
payment penalty, collection method for delinquent
accounts and any other information you deem pertinent.
j. State the name of the company, and the name, address,
and telephone number of the agent: of the supplier of
your liability insurance, worker's compensation
insurance, surety for your performance bond, and surety
for your security deposit.
k. State how you presently handle complaints and inquiries
from your present customers.
APPENDIX 2
1. Do you claim that any of the information which you are
submitting is confidential within the Minnesota
Governmental Data Practices Act? If so, state the
reasons, within the terms of the statute, that you deem
this information to be confidential.
m. Describe any and all difficulties which you foresee in
serving specific dwelling units within each district
for which you are making application and state whether
or not you will provide collection service at the
garage of such dwelling unit at your standard rate.
Tom Anderson
Mayor
City of Medina
2052 County Road 24 Hamel, Minnesota 55340
Dear Mr. Anderson:
We have reviewed the Request for Proposal for Collection and
Disposal of Residential Garbage Under License from the City of
Medina and we hereby submit our response to the RFP. We represent
to the City that we intend to accept the conditions of the
license if we are the successful licensee and that we will
faithfully collect and dispose of residential garbage during the
period of the license.
We represent to the City that we have the necessary personnel,
training and equipment to collect and dispose of residential
garbage within the district or districts we have designated.
Further, to the best of our knowledge, all representations which
we have made in this response to the RFP are truthful and
accurate.
Dated:
Signature of the preparer of this
response.
Signature of the
or other person
final decisions
to the RFP.
owner, manager,
responsible for all
on the response
APPENDIX 2
Unacceptable Garbage: Unacceptable garbage includes, but is
not limited to, hazardous waste as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
Section 116.06, subd. 13 (1984), as amended, and the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C: 6903 (5); hazardous
waste of any kind or nature, such as explosives, radioactive
materials, cleaning fluids, crankcase oils, cutting oils, paints,
acids, caustics, poisons, drugs, or other material that would be
likely to pose a threat to health or public safety; pathological
and biological wastes; hot ashes, foundry sand; sanitary sewage
and other highly diluted water -carried materials or substances;
all sludges, including sewage sludge and septic and cesspool
pumpouts; human and large animal remains; .large quantities of
non -burnable demolition debris; street sweepings; mining waste;
construction debris, trees, agricultrual waste (manure) and
tires; and waste which was generated outside of the City.
APPENDIX 3
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CHAMPLIN CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1987
CHAMPLIN CITY HALL
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 11, 1987 Worksession
August 11, 1987 - Regular Session
APPROVAL OF BILLS
1. Presentation of Plaque to Mik-Lyn Electric and Video Island for Support
of BMX Program
2. Report on Porter Drive Alignment Issue
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Resolution of Intent to Establish an Organized Garbage Collection System
4. Resolution Vacating the Unimproved Portion of 117th Avenue Lying West of
Cavell Avenue: Cowles Media
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Request to Waive Street Right -of -Way Dedication Requirements for Metes and
Bounds Subdivision: Mrs. Elizabeth Hoskins
6. Resolution Approving Revised Contract for Brooklyn Heights Public
Improvements
7. Change Order No. 3 for Improvement Project Nos. 85-2A, 3A, 4A: West River
Road
NEW BUSINESS
8. Final PUD Plan and Final Plat Approval for Southpond at Elm Creek housing
Development
9. Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Pizza Restaurant in a C-2 Zoning District
for Property Located at 11636 Winnetka Avenue: Mr. Duane Lundeen
10. Zoning Variance to Encroach 14 Feet Into the 100 Foot Critical Area
Building Setback from the River for Property Located at 11548 Mississippi
Drive: Paul and Judith Dorwart
11. Site Plan Approval for High Noon Center, Located on Lot 2, Block 1,
Champlin River Park South: Mr. George Rivera and Mr. Gartis Burkhardt
12. Variance to Encroach Into the 100 Foot Critical Area Building Setback from
the River for Property Located at 11748 Mississippi Drive: Mr. John T.
Schlanser
13. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment: Old Town Area East of Highway 169,
North of Sunset Drive, East of Colburn Street, and South of Richardson
Avenue
` REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION MDATE G 8-25-87
ENDA SECTION:
ORIGINATING DEPT:
Public Hearing Administration
ITEM DESCRIPTION: PREPARED BY:
I.
Resolution of Intent to Establish an Organized Collection System Marilynn Corcora
In ccmpl iance of and in accordance with legislation passed during the 1987
Legislative session (House File 794, Chapter 348) a Public Hearing has been
scheduled, and a Resolution of Intent to establish a system of organized
collection of solid waste has been drafted.
7he law states that Local units of government may organize collection as
a municipal service, franchise license, negotiated or bidded contract, or
other means, using one or more collectors or organization of collectors
(Subdivision 3a)
This provision is in response to the challenge of anti-trust brought forth
in 1985.
Subdivision 4a states that the following order of events must be observed:
1. Public Hearing must be held with two weeks prior notice.
2. Resolution of intent must be adopted by the City Council.
3. After the Resolution of Intent is adopted, there is a 90 day waiting
period prior to proposing an ordinance, franchise, license, contract
or other means of collection. During the 90-day waiting period,
and before proposing a method of organized collection, the City shall
develop or supervise the devel opnent of plans or proposals for
organized collection.
The Energy Commission researched organized collection extensively, and has
recommended the licensing of a single garbage collection contract and
a single recycling contractor. This is in line with the reazm-nendations of
both the Metropolitan Council and the Hennepin County Solid Waste Master
P1 an.
June 11, 1985 Public Hearing to consider feasibility of licensing of a
single contractor for sanitation services.
October 3, 1985 Energy Camission met with haulers working in the City to
obtain input and identify and address issues.
November 14, 1985 Special Session of City Council to continue Public
Hearing f ran June 11, 1985.
March 3, 1986 Meeting with haulers working in the City to discuss
formation of consortium (See RCA dated 5-27-86).
April 14, 1987 City Council passed Resolution Supporting Proposed
Legislation Regarding Organized Collection of Solid
Waste.
May, 1987 Legislation passed by both the House and Senate and
signed into law which should eliminate the anti-trust
issue.
The Energy Oxudssion continues to support the organized collection system,
and recommends that the City Council proceed with implementation of the
System.
It is suggested that upon adoption of the Resolution of Intent, negotiations
proceed and a contract be developed that, after 90 days, can be adopted by
Ordinance and implemented by January, 1988.
August 25, 1987 - Public Hearing and Resolution of Intent
December 8, 1987 - Ordinance Adopted
January 4, 1988 - Organized Collection System Implemented
A.Lan by City Ad„ai;ii:ru:cr
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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved its
' adoption:
RESCLWION 87-
Menne)z evelIV421baks!, a m2y"o to) =k was Inaux0ft
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County Solid Waste
Master Policy Plans call for rapid development of recycling and other forms
of resource recovery in place of landfills, and
WHEREAS, organized garbage collection is essential for development of a
curbside recycling program, and
WHEREAS, current landfill sites are at or near capacity and new
landfills are severely limited in number, and
WHEREAS, the City of Champlin currently has multiple garbage collectors
duplicating service on City streets which cause deterioration of streets,
and produces additional traffic and redundant noise which detracts from the
safety and welfare of the oartaLunity, and
WHEREAS, organized collection would benefit the taxpayers since
collection costs are anticipated to be lower, and reducing the number of
garbage trucks on streets will reduce maintenance costs, and
WHEREAS, organized garbage collection will benefit the waste haulers
by providing more efficient and econamical operations.
NCW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESCLVED by the Champl in City Council that it is
the intent of the City to estahlish a system of organized collection of
solid waste.
7he motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same: whereupon said
resolution was this day of , 1987.
Wm. G. Haas, Jr., Mayor
Jo Anne M. Brawn, City Clerk
AN ACT
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SeC; etary of the SENATE
R-om 231, State Capitol
St. Paul, 296-2343
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A F. :L-194—
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2 relating to waste management; regulating disposal of
3 wastes; providing for a solid waste management policy;
4 providing for recycling policy and marketing; managing
5 household hazardous wastes; regulating the sale and
6 disposal of motor oil and lead acid batteries;
7 providing for waste pesticide collection;
a appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 1986,
9 sections 115A.03, subdivisions 9 and 21; 115A.06,
10 subdivision 14; 115A.11, subdivision 2; 115A.15,
11 subdivision 6; 115A.152; 115A.154; 115A.156,
12 subdivisions 1, 2, and 5; 115A.158, subdivisions 1 and
13 2; 115A.42; 115A.45; 115A.49; 115A.51; 115A.52;
14 115A.53; 115A.54, subdivision 2a; 115A.81, subdivision
15 2; 115A.921; 115A.95; 116.07, subdivision 4b; 116.41,
16 subdivision 2; 116M.07, by adding a subdivision;
17 176.011, subdivision 9; 239.09; 239.52; 325E.11;
18 473.149, subdivisions 2d and 6; 473.803, by adding a
19 subdivision; 473.834, subdivision 2; 473.842,
20 subdivision 2; 473.844, subdivisions 1 and 4; and
�l 473.846; Laws 1984, chapter 644, section 85; proposing
22 coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters
23 115A; 239; 325E; and 473; repealing Minnesota Statutes
24 1986, sections 115A.13; 115A.43; 115A.44; 473.834,
25 subdivision 3; and 473.844, subdivisions 2 and 5.
26
27 DE IT E.W►CTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
28 Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 1986, section 115A.03,
29 subdivision 9, is amended to read:
30 Subd. 9. "Disposal" or 'dispose" means the discharge,
31 deposit, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking, or placing of
32 any waste into or on any land or water so that the waste or any
33 constituent thereof may enter the environment or be emitted into
34 the air, or discharged into any waters, including ground waters.
35 Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 1986, section 115A.03,
B.F. No. 794
1 section may be enforced by the acency pursuant to section
2 115.071.
3 Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 1986, section 115A.921, is
4 amended to read:
5 115A.921 [CITY OR TOWN FEE AUTHORITY.)
6 A city or town may charge impose a fee, not to exceed iS 25
7 cents per cubic yard of waste, or its equivalent, of-30.:a-.cafe
8 accepted-end-dispeged-of on inhdT-to operators of facilities for
9 the dispcsal of mixed municipal solid waste located within the
10 city or town. The revenue from the fees shaii-go must be
II11 credited to the city or town general fund and used only for
12 purposes of landfill abatement or for purpcses of mitigating and
( landfill
13 compensating for the local risks, costs, and other adverse
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14 effects of facilities. Waste residue from energy and resource
15 recovery facilities at which solid waste is processed for the
16 purpose of extracting, reducing, converting to energy, or
17 otherwise separating and preparing solid waste for reuse shall
18 be exempt from one-half the amount of the fee imposed by a city
19 or town under this section if there is at least an 85 percent
20 volume reduction in the solid waste processed. Before any fee
�.,.'. 21 is reduced, the verification procedures of section 473.843,
22 subdivision 1, paragraph (c), must be followed and submitted to
23 the appropriate city or town.
24'\ Sec. 27. (115A.941 [ORGANIZED COLLECTION.)
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25 Subdivision 1. [DEFINITION.] "Orcanized ccllection" means
26 a system for collectinc solid waste in which a specified
27 collector, or a member of an orcanization of collectors, is
28 authorized to collect f:om a defined ceocraphic service area or
29 areas some or all of the solid waste that is released by
30 generators for ccllection.
31 Subd. 2. (LOCAL AU:'HORITY.I A city or town may orcanize
32 collection, after public notification as recuired in subdivision
33 4. A county may orcanize collection as provided in subdivision
34 5.
35 Subd. 3. (GENERAL PROVISIONS.] (a) The local government
36 unit may orcanize collection as a municipal service or by
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1 ordinance, franchise, license, negotiated or bidded contract, or
2 other means, using one or more collectors or an organization of
3 collectors.
4 (b) The local government unit may not establish or
5 administer orcarized collection in a manner that im airs the
6 preservation and development of recycl nc and markets for
7 recvclable materials. The local government unit shall exempt
8 recyclable materials from organized collection upon a showing by
9 the generator or collector that the materials are or will be
10 separated from mixed municipal solid waste by the cenerator,
11 separately collected, and delivered for reuse in their oricinal
12 form or for use in a manufacturinc process.
13 (c) The local ccvernment unit su v invite and emp'ov the
14 assistance of interested persons, including persons operating
15 solid waste collection services, in develominc plans and
16 proposals for orcanized collection and it establishing the
17 organized collection system.
18 (d) Orcanized collection accomplished by contract or as a
19 municipal service may include a recuirement that all or any
20 portion of the solid waste, except (1) recyclable materials and
21 (2) materials that are processed at a resource recovery `acuity
22 at the camacity in operation at the time that the regvirement is
23 i=csed, be delivered to a waste facility ;dent fied by the
24 local ccvernment unit. In a district or county where a resource
25 recovery facility has been desicn.ated by ordinance under sec:icn
26 115A.86, orcanized collection must conform to the reauiremen•s
27 of the desicnation ordinance.
28 Subd. 4. (CITIES AND TOWNS; IOC^;CE; PLANNING.) (a) At
29 least 90 days before proposing an crdirznce, franchise, license,
30 contract or other means of orcanizir,z collection, a city or
31 town, by resolution of the covernirc trdv, shall announce its
32 intent to organize collection and ir.,i•e the participation of
33 interested persons in planning and et:ablishinc the orcanized
34 collection system.
35 jb) The resolution of inter.t m.z- pe adocted after a public
36 hearinc. The hearinc must be held a: ;east two weeks after
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public notice and mailed notice to persons known by the city or
2
town to be oceratino solid waste collection services in the c_tv
_
3
or town. The failure to give mailed notice to persons or defect
4
in the notice does not invalidate the proceedings, provided a
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bona fide effort to comely with notice regui:ements has been
6
made.
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(c) During the 90 day period following the resolution of
a
intent, and before proposing a method of organizing collection,
9
the city or town shall develop or supervise the development of
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10
plans or proposals for organized collection.
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11
(d) Coon request, the city or town shall provide mailed
12
notice of subsequent proceedings on the organization of
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13
collection in the city or town.
14
- Subd. 5. (COUNTY ORGANIZED COLLECTION.] (a) A county may
15
by ordinance require cities and towns within the county to
16
organize collection. Organized collection ordinances of
17
counties may:
require cities and towns to require the separation and
19
separate collection of recyclable materials;
20
(2) specify the material to be separated; and
21
(3) require cities and towns to meet any performance
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22
standards for source separation that are contained in the ccur.:y
23
solid waste plan.
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24
(b) A county may itself orcanize collection in anv c'_tv or
25
town that does not comply with a county orcanized collection
26
ordinance adcoted under this subdivision, and the county may
27
implement, as cart of its orcanized collection, the seu:ce
28
separation p:oe:am and performance standards required by its
29
orcanized collection ordinance.
30
Sec. 28. Minnesota Statutes 1986, section 115A.95, is
31
amended to read:
32
115A.95 (RECYCLABLE MATERIALS.]
33
A resource recovery _facility that is ccmpcstinc waste,
34
burning waste, or converting waste to energy or to materials for
35
combustion, and is owned or operated by a public agency or
36
supported by public funds or by obligations issued by a public
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UTTER TO READERS
CHAMPLIN/DAYTON PRESS
Dear Champlin Citizen,
Week of August 17 issues
The City of Champlin has indicated a strong interest in an ORGANIZED COLLECTION
SYSTLS for solid waste, in response to both the Metro Council and Hennepin County
Solid Waste Master Plans. The city is currently served by an open system where
each resident contracts for their own service and billing is between the hauler
and household.
ORGANIZED COLLECTION can be achieved by taking one of the following directions;
1. The City could go out for bid and award the entire hauling
contract to one company with the City billing for the services.
2. The City could purchase collection equipment, hire personnel
and get into the hauling business themselves.
3. The present companies hauling within the city (8) could form a
consortium or corporation, and together negotiate a contract with the
city, with each hauler servicing their fair percentage of the households,
but working within a specific zone or region of the city.
Both options #1 and #2 would put.1the smaller, independent hauler out of
business. Option #3 would insure that we, -the in companies, would be
kept in business, and thru the contract, the resident would be assured of
consistant service and rates. The collection of garbage and recyclables would
be billed thru the city as.a utility.
Several haulers in your city support OPTION #3
Please Support our efforts to keep working and let the City Council know of your
support by calling 421-8064. or by attending the Public Hearing Aug. 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Thank You -- We look forward to our continued service.
Your Garbage Haulers
Dean Worden - Ace Sanitation ZL
LeRoy Lanouc- Peterson Bros.
Kurt Corrow - Corrows Sanitation
and members of Champlin Refuse Inc.
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the four alternatives which the Task Force is considering. He also discussed methods of
paying for the Scoping Environmental Assessment Worksheet which is estimated to cost $24,000.
The proposed cost -sharing method by the technical committee to the Task Force set Champlin's
share of the cost at $2,250. Other entities sharing in the cost would be Anoka County,
Hennepin County, Cities of Anoka, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Andover, Dayton and Ramsey.
The Metropolitan Council is not included in the payment formula, but they will be providing
the staff and would be the Responsible Governmental Unit. The study would be done by a
consulting engineer. In order to proceed further, the Technical Committee will need: 1)
Joint Powers Agreement. 2) Approval of the four sites, as well as the "No Build" option.
3) Approval of the Metropolitan Council as the Responsible Governmental Unit. 4) Approval
of cost apportionment.
Councilmember Johnson was also present at the Technical Committee meeting. He said the City
will be asked to participate in the process of funding the scoping document. He expects it
will take up to a year to complete the scoping document. This will be followed by an
Environmental Impact Statement which could take another two to three years. Therefore, the
time table for completion of another bridge to relieve the present situation would be a
minimum of three to four years. He sees no real solution to the present traffic problems in
the near future. The completion of the Highway 610 Bridge is expected to provide temporary
relief, as will completion of the work on Ferry Street and Main Street in Anoka. He said
the Council would be asked, in the next month or two, to decide if and to what extent it is
willing to participate in the scoping document.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
solution of Intent is Mayor Haas stated that the Energy Commission of the City of Champlin has been working toward
tablish an $clemiaed organized garbage collection for several years, and meetings and public hearings have been
lleetion System held to provide input from residents and the garbage haulers. He said it has always been
the intent of the City not to put the local haulers out of business, but to help them work
more efficiently throughout the City and to reduce the wear and tear an local street while
providing optimum refuse disposal to City residents.
Mayor Haas introduced Ms. Marilyn Corcoran, Recycling Coordinantor, who said three people
contacted her to voice their opinions an the organized collection issues. She asked that
their calls be put into the record, as follows:
- Donie Galloway, 608 Dayton Road (421-3248): In favor of Option ! 3
- Dominic Ehrmantraut, 804 Pleasant (421-8286): In favor of zoned collection system 43)
- Jean Joslyn, 12106 Idaho (427-1415): Does not want government involvement. People should
be able to hire whoever they wish. Wants to keep government out of our lives.
Ms. Corcoran said there are several people present who would be willing and prepared to
answer questions on methods and legislation.
Mr. Pat Cullen, 11438 West River Road, said he has had the same garbage hauler for 30 years
and has never had a complaint about his work. He felt it is a matter of the discretion of
the individual homeowner to hire the hauler of his choice rather than having the City take
it on and bill the residents. He felt it would be easier for an individual homeowner to
discharge an incompetent refuse hauler than it would be to have to register a complaint with
another agency.
Mr. Chuck Kutter, a representative of Minneapolis Refuse, Inc., said that part of the
negotiation with the member haulers would provide for handling complaints. He said when
complaints are registered, they are taken care of within 24 hours or a penalty clause will
be invoked. He said the MRI is currently averaging three to five complaints per day out of
62,000 homes.
Ms. Carol Sendzik, 8006 -113th Avenue North, asked if a particular hauler would be pulled
out of an area and replaced with someone else even if that hauler already had the majority
of the customers in the area. Mr. Kutter replied that she might lose her present hauler,
but there was also b'good chance that she would keep the same one. This is entirely
dependent upon how the districts were set up. In any event, the quality of service should
improve over what it has been in the past. He said the total contract for refuse collection
will be negotiated between Champlin Refuse Inc. and the City, and districts will ne assigned
to member haulers.
Mayor Haas asked what the percentage of rate increase for refuse hauling had been in the
City of Minneapolis over the past ten years since organized collection has been in effect.
Mr. Kutter said cost increases are based on the Consumer Price Index. The current cost in
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- on the curb.
R^ Mr. Kevin Nordby, Director of Recycling for Brown i Ferris Industries, said he thong
strange that Champlin has decided to contract trash hauling without simultaneously
proceeding with a more active recycling program. He felt these two are closely linked, an
it would be logical for the City to investigate curbside recycling first. This would help
to reduce the haulers costs. Mr. Nordby went on to enumerate concerns about organized
collection he felt had not been considered. He said supervision would be expensive. He
asked who would take the complaint calls. He questioned third party liability on the part
of the City in the event anyone where injured by an act of any CRI hauler. He felt these
are areas the City has not been considering.
Me. Corcoran responded in part saying that the Energy Commission had not attempted to
address recycling in concert with organized garbage collection. She said that Champlin has
one of the most aggressive recycling programs within the Metropolitan area for its size, anc
that it does utilize source separation. She asked the City Attorney to comment on the
matter of third party liability in the event of accidents.
The City Attorney stated that there will be adequate insurance protection. It is
conceivable that the City of Champlin could be sued, but he did not expect recovery against
the City as being likely. He did not anticipate an increase in City insurance premiums to
result from entering into as contract for organized collection. He did not feel that
liability would be an issue unless the City exhibited gross negligence, such as in allowing
a company to participate which has a history of accidents and carelessness in its operation.
Mr. Kutter said that MRI has entered into a "hold harmless" agreement with the City of
Minneapolis to protect the City from exposure due to law suits arising out of garbage
collection.
Mr. Pat Cullen questioned whether the State law would require the City to actively solicit
minority contractors to participate in the association. The City Attorney did not think
this would be a requirement. Mr. Kutter said the contract would be negotiated among all
haulers currently working within the City. If this includes any minorities, they would, of
course, be invited to participate. They may choose not to participate, as some of the
haulers have already done.
Councilmember Johnson said he felt confident that the penalty clause built into the contract
would provide for reasonable response to any complaints filed. He further stated his belief
that the group of providers currently working in the City will be competent to fulfill the
terms of the contract. Councilmember Simpkins said his hauler has not complained that
organization is bad. The alternative of a single bid for providing service to the entire
City would put all independent haulers out of business.
Me. Joan Molenar, 11711 Douglas Drive, asked if it will cost the City considerably more in
administrative fees to do the billing and collection for CRI. She felt the increased
paperwork and personnel would result in higher bills. The City Administratorsaid it would
not require increased computer capacity, but will result in more data entry and will
generate some additional bills since not everyone who will be billed for garbage collection
are receiving utility service. Councilmember Johnson suggested that if the haulers do not
have to bear the expense of their own billing, it should result in a lower collection
charge.
Mr. Tad Korfe of 1 6 L Sanitation Service, Brooklyn Park, said his company is willing to do
whatever is necessary to make the organization work. He felt he could not compete with
large companies, such as BFI or Waste Management, to bid on a contract to serve the entire
City.
There was general discussion of the method in which the City will bill and collect for
service. Mr. Laroue, of Peterson Brothers, Inc., described the method by which the City of
Anoka has been handling billing for him during the past few years. This has helped to keep
his costs down.
Mr. John Malnatti questioned why the City should be billing residents and carrying the past
due accounts. He feels this will damage the City's casn flow. Mayor Haas noted that late
fees and interest would be charged, similar to present utility accounts. Long delayed
payments will be certified on the real estate tax statement.
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Mr. Jim Crawford, 313 Garfield Avenue, said he has lived in Champlin for 41 years. He does
not feel it would create a problem for him to have someone else collect his garbage. He
expressed a preference for the organized system which would allow local haulers to continue
operating in Champlin.
Mrs. Alma Swanson, 7124 River Shore Lane, said she took an impromptu survey of her neighbors
at the time she asked them to sign the petition on midge control. She determined the
consensus of opinion to be that garbage collection should be left as it is, rather than
organized collection.
Mr. Ray Kangas, 11135 Xylon Avenue North, said the United States has a long-time tradition
of competition. When the City starts legislating who can operate a business in a particular
area of the City, the spirit of competition is destroyed. He felt competition stabilizes
its own market and controls pricing. The company which does not do its business well at a
reasonable price puts itself out of business. Mayor Haas pointed out that the association
will regulate its own members which will result in lower rates. He said further that the
Consumer Price Index is the deciding factor on rate increases.
.iun Motion by Councilmember Johnson and seconded by Councilmember Simpkins to close the Public
Hearing on an Organized Garbage Collection System. Voting in favor were Mayor Haas,
Councilmembers Isom, Johnson and Simpkins. Voting against: none: Motion carried.
Council discussion of the subject ensued. Councilmember Simpkins felt that the majority of
the independent haulers in the City are in favor of organized collection, and it makes sense
to have only one truck moving through a neighborhood, rather than five or six coming through
on different days. He has received no complaints from independent haulers against the
organization of collection. Councilmember Isom felt that organized garbage collection and
recycling would complement each other. He felt this was a reasonable way to ensure that
service levels and rate structures are maintained as much as possible. Councilmember
Johnson said he is aware that the Energy Commission has been working on this matter for over
a year and tried to cover all aspects. It recommends proceeding with organized collection.
Recent legislation in the State has paved the way for crganized collection, and he sees it
as a benefit to the community. Mayor Haas said he has confidence in the proposed system and
feels it has the support of the haulers in the City. He said he would like to see a study
regarding increased billing costs to the City, as well as have the City Attorney look into
the insurance liability and explore the use of a "hold harmless" agreement. The City
Administrator said the cost of billing will be discussed at the budget hearings.
solution 87-150 Councilmember Johnson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO ESTABLISH A SYSTEM OF ORGANIZED COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Simpkins, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Haas, Councilmembers Isom, Johnson and Simpkins, and the following voted against the same:
none, whereupon said Resolution was passed this 25th day of August, 1987.
:ems Mayor Haas called a recess at 8:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
solution Vacating the The Community Development Director said it was a condition of the final approval of the Elm
improved Portion of 117th Creek PUD Phase 1 that the 117th Avenue right-of-way lying west of Cavell Avenue be vacated.
enue Lying West of Cavell The road right-of-way was originally platted but never utilized and not intended to be
enue: Cowles Media utilized in conjunction with the new plat. It is suggested that the City retain utility and
drainage easements over that property, but that the land be vacated.
solution 87-151 Councilmember Johnson introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE VACATION OF -AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC ROAD PURPOSES PURSUANT TO THE
PETITION OF COWLES MEDIA COMPANY.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember
Simpkins, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Haas, Councilmembez8 Isom, Johnson and Simpkins, and the following voted against the same:
none, whereupon said Resolution was passed this 25th day of August, 1987.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
cons Reading and Mr. Rohif Warden addressed the Council. He is the attorney representing Mr. Ewald Peterson,
option of Ordinance owner of the property located at 12220 West River Road. Mr. Warden reiterated that the
application to rezone was brought by the City of Champlin, and that no particular interest
zoning Property Located
in favor or against the rezoning. Me
12220 West River Road was shown by other residents of the neighborhood
om C-2 to R-2 briefly summarized the history of the property.
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and agency accountability by providing citizens outside the
agency with a condensed, accessable, and graphic description of
the financial affairs of the agency.
-Requires the Council to report to the Legislature by January
15, 1988 a recommended process for coordinating the planning and
development of transit by regional railroad authorities.
-Directs the Council to publish a consolidated metropolitan
bulletin or register containing official notices, meeting and
hearing schedules for the Council and all Metropolitan Agencies.
-Terminates the opt -out "grandfather" for cities eligible for
op -out unless they have already opted -out or taken financial
action to opt -out by July 1, 1988. However, a city or town has
an additional 12 months extension if it has notified the RTH
before July 1, 1988 that the city or town is in the process of
completing a transportation evaluation study that includes an
assesment of the local transit needs of the city or town.
-Requires the Governor
consult
thewith
MetropolitanLegislators
prior to making appointments
Commission (MAC).
Effectivity Date: The day following final enactment.
4. AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT (HF 794, Laws 1987
Gba,p. 348 )
The 1987 amendments to the solid waste management act have
several provisions which affect Metropolitan Area Cities. One
is a provision that protects cities from federal and state
antitrust actions by giving explicit state authority for cities
to organize solid waste collection as a municipal service
e,or
with one or more haulers by ordinance, franchise,
or
contract. Cities are also enabled to implement flow control
procedures and regulations to ensure delivery to designated
facilities. Before adoption of any mechanism for organizing
ve
solid waste public hearing,�,andties followstheispecciificye,
hold a procedures.
Also, cities whicht"olid eubicaste yardlofdwaste,oraitsncrease -the
cents
fee from 15 to 25 Per
equivalent. Clarifying language was added to make it clear that
the proceeds from the disposal fee can be used for abatement
purposes in addition to compensation and mitigation for the
costs and adverse effects of landfills.
lead
The amendments aPwasteit the facilitiesosal afterfJanuarycla 1988eries
or used oil in solid
unless FCA authorizes the disposal.
The bill also alters the grant process for local recycling
programs. Bindicatorslfor9localthe
recyclingCouncil
thatmust
willdevelop
measuure the
performance
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City of
Champlin
12001 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY CHAMPLIN, MN 55316 (612) 421-8064
April 17, 1987
Dear Mayor:
The Minnesota Legislature is currently considering legislation which I believe
may be of specific interest and importance to you and your community.
House File 794 (enclosed) which is a comprehensive amendment to the State
Waste Management Act, includes a provision (Section 19) that would authorize
local governments to organize solid waste collection within their local
comzunities. Organized garbage collection means that the City would designate
only one garbage hauler to serve each neighborhood or district within the. City.
The City of Champlin strongly supports organized garbage collection legislation
for the following reasons:
1. Reduced traffic, noise and air pollution, and lower long-term street
maintenance costs in residential areas.
2. More efficient and economical garbage hauling service for both the haulers
and customers, due to manpower and energy savings.
3. Orginized collection systems encourage competition among haulers of all
sizes, thus insuring that local customers pay a fair price for garbage
service.
4. An organized collection system establishes a foundation for future
curbside recycling programs, which will be required to effectively reduce
our dependence an expensive and potentially hazardous landfills.
The Champlin City Council recently adopted the enclosed resolution in support
of the pending legislation. I ask that you and your council also consider
the adoption of a similar resolution of support for organized collection, and
that you forward a copy of your community's resolution to your local State
Senator and Representative as soon as possible.
Thank you for &our
Sincere
Wm. G.
Mayor
side4tion of this important issue.
WGH/ j j
Enclosure
C:11 Y Ur %., n /% ivi wL.i+v
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: $_2]-86
:NDA StCTION:
'JNFINISHED BUSINESS
ORIGINATING DEPT:
ADMINISTRATION
M: ITEM DESCRIPTION:
7 REPORT ON ORGANIZED GARBAGE COLLECTION PROJECT
PREPARED BY:
JO ANNE BROWN
The garbage haulers currently working in the City met on Thursday, April J
24th to discuss forming a consortium. Seven of the eicht residential
haulers working in the City were present: �� j�='•'�
1 .Ace Sol. id Waste - Dean Worden
f' Peterson Brothers Sanitation - LeRoy Lanoue i r'
T & L Sanitation - Tad Korfe
Corroa Trucking and Sanitation -Curt Corra�
Walz Brothers Sanitation Ed and
and� ne Peikert
`Walz
Peikert Sanitation _
Waste Management - Jim Gencauski
BFI did not attend the meeting.
1he majority of haulers present agreed to form a corporation, and signed a
pre-set for remaining haEment ulers oasign0a0pre-subscr pre -subscription agr. A deadline of May 22nd
eenent.
_ was set for 9
The corporation will be known as Champlin Refuse, Inc., (CRI) and is a
separate entity. Minneapolis Refuse, Inc. (MRI) wi11 provide management
and administrative services at a cost of approximately 25 cents per unit per
month. CRI can decide to provide its own administrative and management
services at anytime with 30 days notice to MI.
The haulers held an organizational meeting on Thursday, May 22nd. BFI was
not .present at the meeting. The representative frcm Waste Management
indicated that they will not become a menber of the corporation; however,
they will probably attempt to convince the City Council to put the entire
City out for bids.
Each compare within the corporation will have one mEmber on the Board of
Directors. The corporation by -lags were read and adopted with several
revisions. (Copies of the by-laws will be available at the meeting.)
Officers were elected, and each company will sulmit a list of current
customers to MRI by- June 2nd for verification. Mr. Cy Baker has started the
preliminary work involved in counting the number of residential units in the
City.
I left the meeting at approximately 9:00 p.m., and the haulers and the WI
representatives discussed prices for garbage service based on information
frcm Olsen and Theilen, an accounting firm working with IvRI.
OUNCIL ACTION. MOTION BY: . SECOND BY: TO:
In preliminary discussions, the staff recommended that garbage service
include pick up of all items placed at the curb, including appliances,
furniture, leaves, grass clippings and branches. In certain instances,
some residents may be given the option of back -door service at an
additional cost. It is anticipated that the majority of the Citywould be _
curbside service with barrel containers provided ty the haulers.
It is anticipated that organized collection could be in place by August 1,
1966.
Mr. Chuck Rutter and Mr. Cy Baker of MRI, as well as the garbage haulers
involved in the corporation, have been invited at attend the meeting.
'P,ARATE
L E AF
OCT. 15
and GRASS Pickup
thru N OV. 15
DURING THE WEEKS BEGINNING OCTOBER 15 THROUGH
NOVEMBER 15, LEAVES AND GRASS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED
IN WITH YOUR REGULAR TRASH FOR TRASH PICKUP.
By composting yard waste we reduce the burden on landfills. About 50% of residential
waste hauled to landfills in the fall is leaves and grass. In addition, compost creates
a valuable resource by turning grass and leaves into a humus which is an excellent soil
conditioner. As mulch, it discourages weed growth and reduces the need to water.
In a effort to limit unnecessary landfilling, ALL HAULERS IN CHAMPLIN, will provide
SEPARATE collection of LEAVES AND GRASS ONLY, as compostible material ---NOT WASTE.
The collected material will be all brought to the Hennepin County Composting facility ---
***NOT TO A LANDFILL***
SEPARATE LEAF AND GRASS PICKUP will take place on the same day as your regularly scheduled
trash pickup, and by your regular hauler (Note: Due to heavy volume, your hauler may
require an extra days time)
THE RULES ARE AS FOLLOWS
* LEAVES AND GRASS ONLY ---(No Brush, Garden Materials, Trash, Apples,
Food Waste, Metal, Plastic or Glass Containers, Paper or Corrugated
or Sweepings)
* PACKED IN PLASTIC YARD BAGS AND TIED SECURELY
* PLACE ON CURB OPPOSITE SIDE OF DRIVEWAY FROM THE REGULAR TRASH CONTAINER
* PLACE ON CURB FOR PICKUP ON REGULAR TRASH DAY
* MAXIMUM OF'30 BAGS PER WEEK PER HOUSEHOLD
***REMEMBER***
SEPARATE LEAF AND GRASS PICKUP
October 15, through November 15, 1987
(Grass and Leaves Only -- No Qarbage Please)
Your 100% Cooperation will be greatly appreciated::
This project is supported by your Haulers and the City of Champlin Council and Energy Comm.
it
of
Champlin
F R .�G
EC
GLASS CONTAINERS
green, brown, and clear
bottles and jars only
No mirrors, ceramics, or windows
• Rinse out
• Separate by color
• Remove all metal and plastic caps,
lids, and neck rings
ALUMINUM CANS
rounded bottoms
and no seams
non-magnetic
• Rinse out
• Flatten by stepping on
RECYCLING
REMINDERS
Please have everything properh prepared anti sorted 6} categor}
(unprepared items will not he accepted)
NEWSPAPER
• Bagged, boxed or bundled
Open 24 Hours A Day
(no magazines, books or telephone
books)
CLEAN LEDGER
PAPER
(Separate from newspaper)
All Colors
Paper must be dry
DRAIN OIL
COLLECTION TANK
No other chemicals
Open 24 Hours A Day
P.E.T. BOTTLES
plastic pop bottles
(caps removed)
Bring in as flat as possible
CLEAN COPPER
cleaned —no other metals attached
STEEL CANS CAR BATTERIES
"tin" cans, light gauge
scrap metal
• Rinse out
• Remove label
• Remove both ends
• Flatten by stepping on k
Champlin Recycling Center M
Is A Public Service Convenience Drop Sight a ��
Not A Redemption Center
it
NEW LOCATION
IL
Enter off Hayden Lake Road West of The Muffler Shop I.
(Center is directly behind City offices —Champlin Plaza)
CENTER HOURS —Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY
The Champlin Energy Commission and the City of Champlin - --
WRIGHT TITLE GUARANTEE, CO.
SEWER ACCOUNTS
NSP
ADDITIONAL INCOME
OCT03ER 110, 1987
TOTAL
ADDITIONAL BILLS TO BE PAID
OCTOBER 19, 1987
$ 7,193.88
76.00
48,199.09
$ 1,327.51
TOTAL $ 15,268.14