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vendor pickup periodically of those materials, specifically fluorescent light bulbs and/or batteries and computer mother boards • Future trends and developing markets for recycling additional materials, such as aluminum storm doors or vinyl windows • Building flexibility into the contract to address future market trends and to be able to adjust it with the economy and market for the benefit of the City as well as the vendor • Problems with rain and wind on those days allotted for recycling and issues with blowing debris from recycling containers and/or vehicles NOTE: Mr. Pratt advised that the City had covers available at City Hall for recycling containers at no charge. • Does vendor equipment use fossil fuels or recycled, clean diesel or electric engines What changes do we need to make in contracting and/or our personal behaviors as a City and residents in order to bring about some of these changes? Vice Chair Vanderwall noted that this question implied some familiarity by the Commission of the existing contract, which it did not have. • Term of the contract: long enough for the vendor to invest in good equipment and depreciation • Ability for annual rate negotiations within the confines of the contract, depending on competitive markets and economic conditions • NOTE: Mr. Pratt advised that the City Council had recently adopted a Professional Services Contract currently dictating that the term of those contracts would not exceed three (3) years, with a one time three (3) year renewal option. • Award to vendor for their flexibility and their proactive work in finding new markets for recycled materials • Clarity in the contract of the benefits to the City and vendor to balance the highs and lows, benefits and barriers, available periodically during the term of the contract • Commercial recycling considerations as well as residential needs NOTE: Mr. Pratt noted a new state ruling in 2003 that counties made sure that all residents had access to curbside recycling services, no matter their type of dwelling; and subsequent expansion of the program to apartment buildings. However, Mr. Pratt noted that commercial entities such as Har Mar Mall and strip malls, as well as local restaurants, had no such stipulations to follow and their recycling was based on their own preferences or economic considerations. • Whether costs for commercial recycling should be mandatory or remain voluntary; and associated costs; and how to encourage and/or reward participation by commercial enterprises • Whether the contract should include a pilot program to involve commercial businesses • Funding for the residential curb side recycling program, funded through annual tax dollar subsidies and SCORE grant funds through Ramsey County; Page 5 of 12