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cNy:,,,, i 0„ .-__--- Administration I ?i • Public Forum on Organized Collection "." IImik August 5 i��— I ��Ih , _ In an"organized"collection system,the City 3, ;_, would have a contract with one collector or a group of collectors to provide specific services.It It's been a lively topic for several years in would result in fewer,though perhaps heavier, Maplewood—whether the City should trucks on residential streets. Prices for the range "organize"the collection of residential refuse. of services specified by the City would be predic- Residents are invited to comment on the subject table through the contract.In most communities i further at a public forum on Monday,August 5. that have opted for organized collection,residents The forum will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. pay lower prices for basic collection services than in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, 1830 in an open system.Opponents believe that an E.County Road B. organized system takes choice away from Maplewood has had a"modified open residents,removes the incentive for a hauler to hauling"system for many years.Residents are provide responsive or innovative service,and free to choose a company licensed to collect in likely costs more in the long run. Maplewood(currently there are 12).The City is In the community survey taken last December, divided into four collection days,and a hauler residents favored an organized collection system may serve customers only on the day specified by a 56 to 38 margin. In March,the City Council for their part of town. Residents have a wide set the process in motion to consider organized range of services and prices to choose from the collection.In June,the residential refuse collectors companies competing for their business.Critics presented a proposal which would introduce more • of this system note that it can result in many consumer-oriented City regulations and not move trucks serving a single street,thus causing more to an organized collection system. wear and tear on residential streets as well as posing safety problems.Despite competition, The August 5 forum will give residents a • prices for collection may be higher due to the chance to hear the haulers'proposal and have a duplication of services among the private dialogue with the Council about what changes,if companies. any,should be made. Bulk Rate '' *,. Car-Rt Pre-Sort Maplewood s ". U.S. Postage CityCouncilII WiL a ��` E PAID = ��y� Permit No.4903 -_-i .—i 1--�� St. Paul, MN Mayor Gary Bastian Council Member Sherry Allenspach Council Member Dale Carlson Council Member Marvin Koppen * * * * * * * ECRWSS * * Council Member George Rossbach RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER City Manager Michael McGuire i City Hall 1830 East County Road B Maplewood,MN 55109 Upon request, this newsletter will be made available (ewood 0-4500 in alternate format such as large print or audio tape. • TDD-(Hours:9-4995 Contact the City of Maplewood at 770-4500. Hours: DATED MATERIAL Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Deliver by July 25, 1996 This brochure is completely recyclable. iq) r-