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I . .- ARDEN lULLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 26. 1995 3 Mr. Fritsinger indicated that, at this time, the policy would affect only those maintenance . employees in the Public Works and Parks Departments. Even though the Parks employees do not typically perfonn safety sensitive functions, they have CDL's and are available for emergency service. Ibis requires them to be randomly tested along with the other maintenance . workers. . Mr. Fritsinger indicated that Staff is proposing the City contract with the Association of Minnesota CountieslMinnesota Counties Insurance Trust (AMC/MCIT), which contracts both the testing and random drawing. The collection site for testing will be Medtox Laboratories, . located at 402 W. County Road D, New Brighton. The random drawing will be completed by United, Inc., Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. . Mr. Fritsinger indicated that the City will pay an annual fee of $125 to AMC/MCIT. The actual testing costs vary depending on the results of the test. However, the nonnal costs would be $46 per drug test, which includes $23 per lab test, $20 collection site fee, and $3 for Medical Review . Officer (MRO) review. Mr. Fritsinger indicated that Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution No. 95-89 adopting .e regulations and procedures for a drug free workplace for employees in safety sensitive positions, and to contract with AMC/MCIT for the testing of this program. . MOTION: Hicks moved and Keirn seconded a motion to adopt Resolution No. 95-89, Adopting Regulations and Procedures for a Drug Free Workplace for Employees . in Safety Sensitive Positions. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). Recycling Contract . Community Development Director Kevin Ringwald presented an overview of the recycling contract to the Council. Mr. Ringwald indicated that the resale price of recyclables had increased . significantly over the past two years and only recently decreased somewhat. Mr. Ringwald indicated that the costs have stabilized now, and that it is reflective of the market. . Mr. Ringwald stated that E-Z Recycling wishes to remove Section 9.1 of the Agreement to clarify the employee designation. . Mr. Ringwald indicated that the City could promote recycling by placing a notice in with resident's water bill, or by airing a spot on cable channels, listing what items are recyclable, the . recycling date, etc. Mr. Ringwald continued that box board (i.e., cereal boxes) has been added to the recycling contract. Mr. Ringwald indicated that there is the ability to market recycling within the current budget. .e .