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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,November 18, 2013 Page 10 Don Hewitt, 1794 Maple Lane Mr. Hewitt agreed with the comments of Mr. Olson and Mr. Houck. Mr. Hewitt advised that he had changed trash haulers to meet his personal service require- ments. Over the last few months, Mr. Hewitt advised that he had conducted his own informal survey of friends and family and asked them how much they paid for trash collection. Mr. Hewitt noted that he found none paying less than what he currently paid. Mr. Hewitt suggested that the City Council look at the annual report of Waste Management that outlined their business strategy for achieving the dominant share and then ratcheting up prices. Mr. Hewitt stated that he was opposed to this proposal for organized trash collection; saw no problem with the current system; and further saw no great benefit in making such a change. Ann Berry, 1059 Woodhill Drive In her over 51 years in Roseville, Ms. Berry stated that she had only had two (2) different haulers in. Further as a member of the League of Women Voters for over 48 years, Ms. Berry stated that she, along with at least 10 members in to- night's audience here to observe, had continued to ratify their original position in support of organized trash hauling for Roseville. From her history in Baltimore, MA and St. Paul, MN before residing in Roseville, Ms. Berry noted that they both offered organized trash collection, and she had been dismayed when moving to Roseville that they would have to make that choice as a resident. Of the few resi- dents she was able to speak to in the City of Maplewood, also part of the League as well, Ms. Berry stated that she found them all to be pleased with their orga- nized trash collection service. Ms. Berry noted that on her street alone, there were a minimum of eight(8) haulers,plus 2-3 other haulers who make repeat runs. Ms. Berry opined that there were safety issues for children on that street from multiple haulers, as well as the wear and tear on the streets from those trucks. Ms. Berry also expressed concern about where the trash ended up. Ms. Berry, in her obser- vations of this study over the years, and its regular updating and membership con- firmation, spoke in support of organized trash collection and encouraged the City Council to join other cities in planning for it. Barbara Simon, 1709 Millwood Avenue Ms. Simon agreed with Mr. Olson and Mr. Houck; opining that, as a long-term resident, her key words were "freedom" and "choice." In addressing Mayor Roe specifically, Ms. Simon expressed appreciation for how well the meeting was be- ing run, and offered her prayers for him and Councilmembers as they serve the community. Ms. Simon opined that she did not take her blessings and freedoms lightly, and they were very important to her. However, Ms. Simon opined that economics should not be the main driving force in Roseville, nor should govern- ment be involved in collective, socialized trash hauling. Ms. Simon further opined that individuals have value, and wanted to go on record saying that she did not agree with a collective, socialized trash hauling system in Roseville. Duane Ziegler, 1829 Roselawn