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City Council Meeting Minutes June 3, 2014 Page 7 of 26 rate and noted the cost of the cart has not changed but the distribution amongst the carts has. He presented a cart distribution chart to members of the City Council. Mr. Allen explained the change in the cart distribution does not change the bid proposal; it merely looks at the cost dispersion amongst the different containers. He stated Republic looks forward to helping the City increase their diversion of solid waste. Mr. Moreno explained he spoke with EcoCycle to let them know of Republic's pricing structure, which keeps to the City's Pay as You Throw program. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Lipton expressed his concern over the process for collecting compost and the woody materials. He stated his understanding Republic would pick up woody materials twice a year, otherwise resident would have to haul such materials to a designated drop -off site. He noted most of the composting in his neighborhood consists of woody material and many residents do not have vehicles to haul away these materials to a drop -off site. He was concerned the woody material would end up in the trash, which could prove problematic with the threat of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Mr. Moreno explained the proposal is to collect these materials curbside in the spring and fall, when residents do a large amount of landscaping. Should any woody material be collected in the trash, it would be taken to the Foothills facility, which is in the EAB quarantined area. The drop -off area designated in Louisville would provide public notice and education about the quarantine of the Emerald Ash Borer, to allow residents to assist Republic Services in complying with state regulations. They have partnered with A -1 Organics, who is familiar with the remediation efforts, which must take place in order to meet state regulations. Council member Lipton was concerned with only two annual curbside pickups of woody materials. He did not feel it was fair to ask the residents to put these woody materials in their vehicle and drive to the drop -off site. He felt it would be counterproductive to the City's goals. He voiced his concern over the way the RFP was set up. Public Works Director Kowar agreed with Council member Lipton. He noted it is unknown how long the quarantine will be in effect. Staff felt the discussion on the compost issues has value. He explained it was a competitive service, but took away the convenience, with the quarantined materials. Frank Bruno, 235 Inca Parkway, Boulder, CO President and CEO of Western Disposal, congratulated the City Council on the successful Impact on Education event. He thanked Council working with Western Disposal for the last five -years to establish Louisville's recycling and composting effort. He noted enormous progress has been made to date, but much more work needs to be done to increase recycling. He focused on two main points: