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Minutes of the Regular ~Cil Meeting, September 14, 19~ Page 6 RECYCLING (Cont'd) Malone explained that the City has the option to do nothing at this time to implement recycling, however, it will be mandated eventually; he suggested that if the Council favors implementation of a recycling program to begin in 1988, the implementation and advertising of the program should begin immediately. ~ Winiecki stated that the committee had done an excellent job. Hansen questioned the availability of grant funds to help fund the implementation of the recycling program. Malone advised that the next cycle for application for grant monies begins in January of 1988, which coincides with the expiration of the rubbish haulers' licenses. Peck questioned the calculation of the $1.00 surcharge per-household; he asked where the excess monies would be placed. Malone explained that the calculations were done on the presumption that there would be additional costs; such as, administration of the program, fees for containers (if purchased). He stated that this program was not being established as a money making operation; fee could be reduced or increased as necessary to cover costs of the program. Council questioned if the composting site in Arden Hills was being depleted; Raddatz advised the compost is completely gone. . After discussion Council concurred that this item should be continued to a future meeting; they noted the Finance Committee would then have an opportunity to review this item in the proposed 1988 Budget. Council generally agreed with the Committee recommendations for recycling. INCR. INSURANCE FOR CONTRACTORS Council was referred to Finance Committee minutes of 8/27/87; recommending an increased insurance requirements for licensed contractors. Moved by Hansen. seconded by Peck, that Council approve increased insurance requirements for licensed contractors to $300,000 aggregate and $100.000 property damage, in accordance with Mr. Hite's review. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) PRO-RATING FEES FOR CONTRACTORS Counci1member Hansen reported that she has discussed with the Clerk Administrator the current practise of pro-rating fees for contractors. Morrison advised that the current contractors license fee is $25.00 per year; when the license is purchased toward the end of the year, the fee does not cover administrative costs for issuing the license. Hansen recommended eliminating the pro-rating of the the contractors license fee. . Morrison noted that the City Attorney was presently drafting an ordinance amendment which reflects the license fee increases; she suggested the elimination of the pro-rating for the contractors license fee could be incorporated in the draft of the ordinance amendment, if Council concurred. Council consensus was to direct the Attorney to incorporate the elimination of the pro-rated fee for Contractors License into the Ordinance amendment he is currently drafting which pertains to license fees. OTHER BUSINESS COMMITTEE APPTMENTS Council was referred to the applications received from Village residents who would like to serve on committees; were vacancies on the Human Rights and Finance Morrison advised there Committee. There was Council discussion regarding if the appointments should be made at this time or held until the first of the year, and if Council should review the applications or the Committee chairpersons. . After discussion, Council concurred that the Chairpersons of the Human Rights , and Finance Committees should contact the interested applicants and make recommendation to the Council. RCLLG MEETING Councilmember Hansen reported that the Ramsey County League of Local Government meeting would be held at the Arden Hills Village Hall on September 16th; topic will be latch-key children.