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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL-December 10, 2007 9 Discussion ensued. Councilmember Holden asked Mr. Browning why Eureka did not offer a single-sort option. Mr. Browning replied they conducted a study over a 14 month period and found that with the weekly frequency of collection with the two-stream resulted in higher participation rates and customer satisfaction. He explained the issues surrounding the single-sort versus the dual-sort systems. Councilmember Holden questioned whether Eureka offered bins. Mr. Browning replied bins are not required, but most residents use the blue bins, which are not provided. He indicated they would accept use of the green Arden Hills bins. Councilmember Grant thanked Eureka and Walters for taking the time to attend and answer questions. He asked each to state how long they have been in the recycling business. Mr. Browning replied Eureka has been running curbside recycling since 1985 and provides service to about 120,000 buildings. Mr. Walters stated they have been in the trash business since 1988 and recycling since 1990. He stated they cover both residential and commercial recycling. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Holden seconded a motion to Approve a Proposal Dated November 14, 2007, and Authorize Staff to Negotiate a Contract with Eureka Recycling from March 1, 2008 to February 28,2011. Councilmember Grant commented the dollar amount is not that great; however, this item truly impacts the residents of Arden Hills in a direct way. He stated it is important to choose the correct method for residents and believes the dual sort is the right choice. Councilmember Holden commented residents are more interested in the environment than the single-sort system and the dual-sort appears to meet the needs of residents. Mayor Harpstead stated the tipping point for him was the storage of the bins followed by the pickup and increased yield following recycling. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. Resolution 07-72: Setting the 2008 City of Arden Hills Recvcling Fee for the Residential Curbside Recvcling Program. City Planner Lehnhoff reported staff recommends setting the curbside recycling fee at $37.25 per year per household for 2008. He stated this covers the cost of the residential curbside recycling program and did not include revenue sharing. He stated the price might decrease in 2009 depending on the success of revenue sharing.