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Memo City Council Assessment Policy Task Force - Refuse Hauler's Group page 2 . Since the Assessment Task Force worked on the assessment issues and subsequently revised the Assessment Policy, it seems logical that they undertake the task of evaluating and assessing the refuse hauler issues as their trucks make a significant impact on the streets. The revised purpose and scope of the Task Force is as follows: · To study the impact of heavy duty vehicles on the city streets. · To review services provided by various haulers. · To review their reputation and pricing structure. · To consider contracting with a limited number of haulers to serve the entire city. · To draft arecommendation to the Council, outlining its finding and a course of action. DISCUSSION: To date the Task Force has met three times to discuss the issue of what the City can do to reduce the wear and tear on the streets. Since garbage trucks travel frequently through the city streets, focus was placed on them. The Task Force moved forward with the assumption that since garbage trucks are heavy vehicles, they cause wear and tear on the streets. Would the life of the streets be prolonged if the number of trips or number of trucks is limited? The Task Force has looked at a few cities that have either adopted the organized collection . system or are considering the option as a solution to reduce the wear and tear on the city streets. The city that was going through the final stages of this process was Falcon Heights, which became the point of focus. The Task Force reviewed their report to learn the process they were going through and the steps involved in the organized collection system. As part of reviewing this report, the Task Force also looked at two studies that were referenced in the Falcon Heights report. The Task Force has requested that the City Engineer make a presentation to the Task Force that shows the impact heavy trucks make on the streets. The Task Force meetings are attended by an attorney representing the garbage haulers, a representative from a garbage hauling company, and a local resident to observe and listen in to the discussions of the Task Force. The Task Force will continue to look at options for preserving the streets. At this time they have not arrived at any specific recommendations for the City Council. One question the Task Force has raised for the City Council to consider is "If the City desires to adopt "organized collection system", is the City Council willing to allocate staff time and other resources to this effort on an on-going basis". If the response is no, the scope of "contracting with a limited number of refuse haulers to serve the entire City", should be eliminated as part of the purpose and scope. RECOMMENDED ACTION: . The Task Force is seeking direction from the Council with regard to the question posed above.