HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08/12/2019COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 12, 2019
4:20 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Mr. Morrissey
participated via telephone. Absent: Jacobs.
Moved by Schmitt seconded by Amos that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Voice -vote
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Objective: Recycling and Refuse Presentation.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an overview of the RFP process for
the recycling and refuse program. The RFPs looked at contracting recycling services and either
making the program voluntary or mandatory. Staff recommends entering into a five-year
contract with Republic Service for collection and processing for all users and requiring all users
to recycle. The suggested rate would be $8.00 per month per user for two recycling collections
per month and yard waste collection using the current schedule. This would be an increase of
$5.00 per month for current users. He further recommended increasing garbage rates by 11-14
percent depending on the size of container. He requested placing the recommendation on the
agenda for next Monday as the temporary agreement has a higher rate and that time is needed to
implement the new contract.
Council discussed the pros and cons of the recommendation along with whether the
recommendation would affect staff. Staffing would not be reduced and work would redirect to
other areas that are needing more attention. Councilmember Morrissey requested an additional
work session next week. Mrs. Klein, Mrs. Juon, and Mr. Amos stated that the item should be
moved forward. Mr. Feuss requested more time as well and Mr. Schmitt stated he would support
either moving forward or having another work session. They agreed to have a work session next
week and vote the same week.
Objective: Review of edits to Title 1 of the City Code.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, commented that due to timing constraints, she asked that council
review Chapter 5 and send her an email with any question so that she can return with answers at
next week's work session.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Juon seconded by Schmitt that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:06 p.m. Voice -vote Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk