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Member Gjerdingen expressed concern with how to encourage participation at <br /> high-density housing units and commercial businesses. <br /> Mr. Pratt clarified that all multi-family housing units are now included in <br /> residential collection; but the business community was not included in the City's <br /> programs. <br /> However, Chair Vanderwall noted that the City had recycling at all city-operated <br /> facilities; with Mr. Pratt confirming that all indoor facilities had offered recycling, <br /> with offering at parks at approximately at 60% availability at this time and still <br /> proceeding. <br /> At the request of Chair Vanderwall, Mr. Pratt reviewed the rationale in how and <br /> why some plastics were acceptable and not others, based on the chemical make- <br /> up and melt temperatures impacting how they could be used (e.g. furniture <br /> making), and suggested the next RFP include an expanded plastics collection as <br /> bonus points in a value-added portion of the RFP. <br /> Chair Vanderwall suggested that organics as well as more plastics be included <br /> under those items for collection. <br /> Mr. Schwartz questioned if the PWETC wanted to consider if collection of <br /> organics should be a requirement based on future Ramsey County mandates, or a <br /> valued-added option. <br /> Chair Vanderwall suggested a separate cost structure for organics. <br /> Member DeBenedet suggested, since organic collections would soon be <br /> mandated, it not be included in evaluation criteria, and once in place another RFP <br /> could be developed. <br /> Chair Vanderwall suggested that alternatives be considered for three (3) year and <br /> five (5) year contracts; opining that the longer the contract the more advantageous <br /> to vendors and their costs and subsequent costs for their proposals for vehicle and <br /> equipment amortization. <br /> Further discussion included the illegality per City Code for people scavenging <br /> recyclables from collection points, while recognizing the difficulty in observing <br /> and enforcing compliance, especially with a higher concentration of aluminum <br /> cans at various area athletic events, but violations definitely affecting the City's <br /> revenue stream from recyclables. Mr. Pratt noted that the Police Department was <br /> aware of the problem. <br /> Regarding Member Gjerdingen's ongoing concerns regarding participation by <br /> multi-family complexes in residential recycling opportunities, Mr. Pratt noted that <br /> staff provides educational materials to the managers/owners of those buildings; <br /> Page 4 of 10 <br />