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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 12, 20136 City Planner Streff discussed the proposed 2014 Clean-Up Day event with the Council. He suggested a one-year pilot program be considered in order to increase resident participation. He did not believe the budget would need to be increased because of the pilot program. Mayor Grant questioned why the City was receiving pressure to increase participation. Community Development Director Hutmacher commented that the pressure being received was from the County. The County was hoping to decrease solid waste in current facilities, while increasing recycling efforts. She stated that the proposed cleanup events would be free of charge, and electronics would no longer be accepted. Mayor Grant requested further information on how much the administrative fees would be reduced through the new pilot program. City Administrator Klaers reported that the City spends an average of $2,500 in personnel and administrative costs for the event. This amount was projected to be reduced through the new pilot program. Councilmember McClung recommended that a number of benchmarks be established with Shoreview to determine how the City will evaluate whether the pilot program is successful or not. City Planner Streff stated that the benchmarks in place would begin with the budgeted amount of $20,000 and the number of participants in past years. Councilmember Holden suggested that the City partner with the Boy Scouts on the electronics Mayor Grant stated that this type of partnership would assist in reducing administrative costs. He recommended the pilot program be pursued for two years, instead of one. He suggested that each car pay $5 to assist with covering the expense for the event. City Administrator Klaers commented that staff would raise these suggestions to the City of Shoreview. Councilmember McClung suggested the County take over this program. Councilmember HoldenCouncilmember McClung agreed with . City Administrator Klaers stated that the program was to be managed by local jurisdictions. Councilmember Holmes indicated that she was not interested in participating in this event given the long lines and congestion. Councilmember McClung agreed and stated that he would rather pay another company or service to get rid of his waste than take part in the cleanup day.