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TO: James Antonen, City Manager FROM: Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner Steve Kummer, Engineer Chuck Ahl, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Public Hearing to Consider the Adoption of a Resolution of Intent to Organize Trash Collection DATE: March 22, 2011 for the March 28 City Council Meeting INTRODUCTION On February 28, 2011, the City Council scheduled a public hearing for March 28, 2011, to consider the adoption of a resolution of intent to organize trash collection. Minnesota Statute, Section 115A.94 (Organized Collection) sets the process a city must follow when considering organized trash collection. The adoption of a resolution of intent to organize trash collection is the beginning step in a planning process and will initiate additional public participation. All trash collection system options will be evaluated, including evaluation of the city's current open trash collection system for potential improvements. DISCUSSION Goals MEMORANDUM Agenda Item H.1. During the February 28, 2011, City Council meeting staff recommended that the City Council rank the eight main goals identified by the Environmental and Natural Resources (ENR) Commission and City Council for an organized trash collection system. Four City Councilmembers submitted their ranked goals, ranking the most important goal as number 1 and least important goal as number 8. The numbers were added to create the following overall goal ranking: Main Goal Score 1. Economic 7 2. Service 8 3. Environmental 11 4. Safety 17 5. Efficiency 22 6. Planning Process 25 7. Aesthetics 27 8. Hauler Impacts 27 The City Council should refer to these goals as the city moves forward with the evaluation of trash collection system options. A full list of the ranked goals and objectives can be found on Attachment 1. What Does it Mean to Consider Organized Trash Collection? Citizens: Save money. This is the City Council's number one goal for an organized trash collection system. Packet Page Number 91 of 127