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<br /> . The Task Force has reviewed the garbage collection operations of a few communities that have <br /> adopted organized collection systems. The Task Force has reviewed the process that Falcon <br /> Heights followed while researching this issue. The Task Force reviewed the report that was <br /> created by the City of Falcon Heights concerning the pros and cons of organized garbage <br /> collection. <br /> The Task Force would like to have the City Council answer the following question, "Ifthe City <br /> desires to adopt an organized collection system, is the City willing to allocate staff time and <br /> other resources to this effort on an on-going basis?" If the response is no, the possibility of <br /> contracting with a limited number of refuse haulers should be eliminated as part of the purpose <br /> and scope of this committee. <br /> Councilmember Rem asked if the task force was aware of any garbage haulers that only serve <br /> commercial properties? <br /> Councilmember Grant was not aware of any garbage haulers in Arden Hills that work solely with <br /> commercial properties. At this time, Walters, BFI, ACE, and Waste Management are the only <br /> licensed garbage haulers in the City. It is very difficult for the City to implement and enforce <br /> garbage hauling licenses. City staff is not actively policing the garbage situation at this time. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if there is a study that shows road wear and tear caused by <br /> garbage trucks? <br /> . Finance Director Murtuza Siddiqui said that there are general statistics that indicate garbage <br /> trucks can cause the equivalent wear and tear of up to 1500 cars. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked for the definition of an organized collection system. <br /> COlmcilmember Grant stated that an organized collection system would involve one hauler <br /> designated to a certain area or city wide. This scenario should minimize the wear and tear on <br /> City streets. <br /> Councilmember Holden asked if the City could tack on an additional fee to have a third party <br /> handle the billing and residential complaints. <br /> Councilmember Grant stated that most organized garbage collections result in a lower price for <br /> the residents, but the cost savings may not be that great. A drawback to organized collection is <br /> that the smaller garbage collectors may not be able to compete. <br /> Mayor Aplikowski stated that the intention of this group was not to adopt a one garbage hauler <br /> system, but to explore different options that could be utilized to minimize the number of haulers <br /> in the City. <br /> City Administrator Wolfe asked the City Council if the one hauler option should be eliminated <br /> . from consideration. <br /> 3 <br />