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ARDEN HILLS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—AUGUST 11, 2014 4 allowed to plan ahead for this program and offer organics collection. It was noted that an RFP could be sent out in order for the City to gather additional information on how to implement an organics program. Mayor Grant was pleased that the City was thinking ahead on this topic, and questioned if staff had a timeline for this program. Councilmember Holmes believed that the City had to have an organics program in place by March of 2015. Mayor Grant asked if yard waste collection sites would be eliminated due to the new program. Ms. Buckley anticipated that these would have to remain. Councilmember Holden was in favor of limiting the amount of residuals collected. City Planner Streff stated that residuals could be looked at as part of the RFP. Councilmember McClung suggested that at least one newsletter article per year be required by the contractor in the RFP. Ms. Buckley believed that the City's website provided a great deal of information to residents on recycling as well. Councilmember Holden asked if it was best for the City or the contractor to own the recycling carts. Ms. Buckley reported that the contractors typically owned the carts, however, grant funding for innovative City programs would be available in the amount of$100,000 to assist with the expense of the recycling carts. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City should consider recycling pickup every other week. Ms. Buckley recommended that the City continue providing weekly recycling services for the benefit of the Arden Hills residents; however, both weekly and every other week collection is included within the RFP. C. TCAAP Density and Maximum Residential Unit Discussion Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the park, open space, stormwater and utilities infrastructure on TCAAP are being planned to accommodate development in the low- to mid-range of the AUAR, or 1,500 to 1,800 dwelling units. This range of dwelling units equates to a population of approximately 3,700 to 4,400 assuming Arden Hills' current household size of 2.47 people. Approximately the same amount of park space and infrastructure are needed for 1,800 units as for 1,500 units.