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addressing language of the two clauses brought forward during tonight's PWETC <br />discussion. <br />Mr. Culver advised that staff could provide additional information on the risks as <br />part of their Request for Council Action when presented to the City Council with <br />the PWETC's recommendation. <br />Ayes: 7 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried. <br />7. Recycling RFP Discussion <br />Mr. Culver deferred to Environmental Engineer Ryan Johnson for presenting the <br />2017 Recycling Request for Proposals (RFP) as detailed in the staff report dated <br />January 26, 2016. <br />Noting that the city's current three-year contract with Eureka Recycling for city- <br />wide recycling services expires year-end 2016, Mr. Johnson noted that staff had <br />been consulting with Ramsey County as it initiated a new RFP, resulting in this <br />first draft for PWETC review and comment. Mr. Johnson noted the areas of <br />discussion for tonight suggested by staff in the staff report; and highlighted other <br />areas of the RFP to garner their input. <br />Mr. Johnson referenced and expressed appreciation for the assistance of Jean <br />Buckley and Kate Bartelt with Ramsey County and that of Foth Infrastructure & <br />Environment, LLC for their assistance an overview in preparing an updated RFP <br />and future contract considerations. Mr. Johnson noted they provided good input <br />for staff in clarifying and fine-tuning general language. <br />As detailed in the staff report and attachments provided, Mr. Johnson highlighted <br />the following areas; with PWETC members offering input as indicated on the <br />RFP and related indices or value added components. <br />Contract Term — 3 or 5 years <br />Mr. Johnson noted that Ramsey County recommended a five-year term for the <br />next contract. <br />Member Cihacek stated his support for a three year contact, with annual extension <br />up to five years, especially based on current market issues, and helping the city <br />and vendor both maintain a competitive stance. <br />Chair Stenlund stated, with that market volatility, a five year contract would <br />provide more consistency for the city. Chair Stenlund opined that a positive for <br />him would be a five year contract, plus two extensions, anticipating a better bid <br />for a vendor to overcome large variances in world commodity downturns. <br />Page 12 of 20 <br />