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Further discussion included whether the body was ready to begin working on preparing an outline of a proposal to be publicized to receive hauler and public comment to allow drafting a more formal proposal. Commissioner Gjerdingen opined that, in order for others to understand the benefit of organized waste disposal, they needed to be provided as much information as possible to see the rationale of such a proposal. Commissioner Vanderwall opined that the public could follow discussion by viewing the PWET Commission meetings; and that the next step would be to get their involvement and comments, allowing the PWET Commission to respond to their comments; but further opined that, while recognizing the need to encourage participation, a dialogue was needed with a broader portion of the population. Chair DeBenedet asked staff to draft an outline of a proposed plan as to how to proceed, allowing the PWET Commission to kick ideas back and forth for further fine-tuning, for consideration of acity-managed trash collection with specific geographic areas zoned throughout the City allowing current haulers to retain their same number of customers, but for the purpose of minimizing vehicles on the road for traffic, noise and street maintenance considerations. Chair DeBenedet noted that this would apply only to residential customers. Discussion included the process in developing and organizing a proposed system prior to receiving input from haulers and the public; suggestions fora " 20%" plan; determining a revenue stream, whether through the City as a fiscal agent or direct billing by haulers to residents; how to handle those not participating (i.e., those not using any trash hauler); available statistics from the City's Recycling Coordinator Tim Pratt; onus on haulers to provide a counter study to the flawed assumptions of their perceptions of the MPCA study; and review of the Fort Collins study provided in the September agenda packet as a model. Mr. Schwartz advised that he would consult with Mr. Pratt for his suggestions, potential questions and responses, various issues to consider; and also with City Manager Malinen on the process and how it may potentially work; as well as consulting with those other metropolitan communities having considered such implementation since 1991, with none of them moving toward organized hauling due to hauler opposition, and other rationale they considered in not pursuing organized collection, as well as where those process are currently in those other cities; and how the City of Roseville can shape a program to be more successful. Mr. Schwartz advised that he would bring that information to the next PWET Commission meeting. Page 7 of 11