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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—JUNE 20, 2016 4 B. Organized Collection Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers & Associates, explained over the past month staff had been meeting with County staff, the Master Developer and legal representatives from Kennedy & Graven (JDA) and Joel Jamnik (City) on the overall framework for the Master Development Agreement and future purchase agreements. Staff raised the issue of the City's desire to have an organized collection requirement within TCAAP. Both the County and the Master Developer are agreeable to this and it will likely be documented as a requirement in both the Master Development Agreement and subsequent Purchase Agreements. It was her understanding the City Council wanted staff to proceed with drafting of an ordinance to require this. She recommended holding off at this time since it may not be required due to the issue being addressed in other documents that are considered binding. She indicated she spoke with the City Attorney regarding organized collection and provided feedback on this conversation. Councilmember Wicklund asked if the same or lower refuse rates would be paid by residents in TCAAP as the remainder of Arden Hills. Ms. Kvilvang was uncertain as to what rates would be charged. Councilmember Wicklund hoped that organized collection on TCAAP would lead to lower refuse rates for residents on TCAAP. Mayor Grant commented the HOAs on TCAAP would be allowed to bid out the refuse rates on a yearly or every other year basis in order to achieve the most competitive rates. Councilmember Holden asked if public hearing meetings were required if the organized collection would be managed by an HOA. Ms. Kvilvang explained public meetings would be held after the fact, once the Ordinance was created. The Council supported staff moving forward with this concept. C. Metropolitan Councilmember Marie McCarthy Metropolitan Councilmember Marie McCarthy thanked the Council for their time. She stated it was exciting to be before the Council. The Council took the time to introduce themselves to Councilmember McCarthy. Zoe Mullendore, Community Relation Specialist with Metropolitan Council, introduced herself to the Council. Eric Wojchik, Sector Representative, stated he would be the first point of contact for the City with the Met Council.