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City Council Meeting Minutes June 3, 2014 Page 5 of 26 Council member Stolzmann commented the Council is aware Tusaar is looking at other areas. She reported working at other pilot areas and noted Louisville is a very good choice as there are a lot of talented and skilled people in the area. VOTE: Roll call vote was taken. The motion carried by a vote of 6 -0. DISCUSSION /DIRECTION /ACTION — SINGLE HAULER RESIDENTIAL TRASH SERVICE Mayor Muckle requested a staff presentation. Public Works Director Kowar addressed the large public response to the single hauler residential trash service. City staff is aware of their concern and tried to get back to as many members of the public as possible. He outlined the City goals during the entire process. The first goal was to create a competitive environment for a large contract, which exists within the City every five years. The second goal was to increase waste diversion as much as possible and take refuse from going into the landfill. The third goal was to explore the value, which may be possible through the competitive process, for the best service and price. Staff presented the analysis and recommendation based on prior City Council discussion. At the last City Council meeting staff presented the bid information and a recommendation. City Council requested more information in a format which illustrated the impacts to the residents and better explained the rate structure. Public Works Director Kowar presented the following information: The average cost per account per month: • Current $18.55 • Waste Connections $20.82 • Republic Services $21.06 • Western Disposal $22.96 The total 5 -year overall cost increase in solid waste disposal: • Current • Waste Connections $ 581,335 • Republic Services $ 655,061 • Western Disposal $1,245,673 Residential References: Current Waste Connections Republic Services Western Disposal ExcellentNery Satisfied Good /Satisfied ExcellentNery Satisfied ExcellentNery Satisfied