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City Council Meeting Minutes May 20, 2014 Page 5 of 20 their goals. Mr. Moreno stated Republic appreciates being an environmental steward and agreed the Emerald Ash Borer quarantine issue was important as was abiding by all the regulations for disposal of any waste. Mayor Muckle asked where recyclables would go. The answer was Boulder County Recycling Center. Mayor Muckle asked about one day per week pick up and the price point. Mr. Allen replied this would come at a considerable capital cost to them. He felt the four day per week service provides them with the most strategic and cost effective approach and was why they submitted their proposal that way. Frank Bruno, 235 Inca Parkway, Boulder, CO President and CEO of Western Disposal Services introduced Dan Souders, owner and Bryce Isaacson, VP of Sales & Marketing. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to work with the City for the past five years and the opportunity to increase diversion. He appreciated the process the City went through with the Request for Proposals (RFP). Customer service is a primary objective of the company along with being as efficient and effective as they can be. This includes the one day collection. He reported the company's affection for the City of Louisville and offered to answer any questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Menaker, 1827 W. Choke Cherry Dr., Louisville, CO reported Western has always picked up trash at his home with exceptional customer service. He asked Council to revisit the criteria and consider not just if they can do it but how they do it. R. J. Harrington, 457 E. Raintree Ct., Louisville, CO having recognized Dominic Moreno thanked him for his public service with Commerce City and the State of Colorado. Mr. Harrington remembered when the single hauler trash issue was originally discussed and the difficulty with which it was addressed. He felt price was over - emphasized in this current process and should have included more emphasis on sustainability. He liked one day a week pick up and encouraged a local business multiplier. He thanked the drivers and reported customer service had been excellent. He asked for consideration of the carbon footprint of the trucks and to address electronics disposal. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Stolzmann asked about not allowing yard waste. Public Works Director Kowar stated it was just Emerald Ash Borer waste needing to be taken to another location or processed at Republic's landfill within the quarantine area. Council member Stolzmann asked who holds liability for the waste. Public Works Director Kowar saw it as a partnership. A conflict exists in the contract but no one wants to break any laws; only provide service and value.