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operated affected the equipment and ultimate costs for the haulers as well as impacts to community roads. Mr. Stolt suggested that consideration be given, beyond the calculator, to define roles of the municipality and haulers to work together, including starting and stopping resistance. Member Stenlund questioned if Mr. Stolt's firm was awarded the contract for organized collection as an independent contractor, would he benefit from having that entire contract rather than the current competitive method. Mr. Stolt responded negatively; noting that his firm was a larger independent hauler with 50,000 customers, and he would not want to lose that business since his firm couldn't compete with the deep pockets of a national firm. Mr. Stolt advised that his business model was based on better customer service and specialized service. Mr. Stolt noted that independent haulers had been receptive to-date to municipal issues and concerns; and continued to be involved in innovative programs, such as MPCA organic collection programs, originally initiated by haulers, not through state mandates. Mr. Stolt opined that independent haulers were more than willing to help cities achieve their goals. Commission Discussion Chair DeBenedet thanked speakers for their input; noting that the Commission would receive background materials and information to-date once compiled and received from staff, and invited audience members and members of the listening public to attend or listen to the November meeting for further Commission discussion and possible recommendation to the City Council. 7. Possible Items for Next Meeting—November 22, 2011 • Utility Undergrounding Draft Policy • Ramsey County Solid Waste Policy • Review and potential update of the City's Solid Waste Policies as mandated by year-end 8. Adjourn Member Vanderwall moved, Member Stenlund seconded, adjournment of the meeting at approximately 9:06 p.m. Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Page 12 of 12