City Council Study Session Summary 2017 04 11

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City Council Study Session Summary April 11, 2017 Page 2of4 She had a security assessment performed at the building. She will be working with Clerk Meredyth Muth and following up on that to make sure our court is safe. She is looking at a court satisfaction survey. Fine schedule is available in the court. She would like Council to look at the municipal code and make sure fines are in line. Maloney appreciates her judicial philosophy. He asked about opioid use in our area. She has not seen too much of it in our area. Council member Stolzmann asked about jail time for municipal offenses. She said council could consider a maximum 180 days or 364 day sentence. The Mayor and Council thanked Judge Wheeler. Discussion — Solid Waste Services Public Works Director Kurt Kowar presented options for Council to consider regarding future solid waste services.. This is a preliminary presentation and will be followed by discussions with the Sustainability Board and public. The Mayor said what he hopes to accomplish tonight is to come away up to speed on options for our next contract in 2019 and be familiar with those options. The intent is also to come back at Council on May 2nd and get direction on the upcoming RFP which must be ready to go out in 2018. Kowar said they can come back in a year and update the discussion. Kowar reviewed slides in the packet and the contract timeline. He plans to use the same criteria that were used in 2014 (slide in packet.) Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an issue and Western has a compost area in the quarantine area. Pricing is weighted heavily and then schedule. Kowar is seeking Council comments on weighted criteria. Council member Stolzmann said Council needs to be prepared to have discussion on the day of the week for pickup issue. Everybody needs to bid for the same services. Council member Loo said she heard people liked Western because they are local whereas Republic would have to travel and that does not address environmental concerns. Council member Stolzmann wants to simplify the bill and pay options through trash pricing. There was discussion about sustainability and promotion of composting and recycling. Bin sizing and pricing was discussed. Other considerations that will be included in RFP: • Free large item pick up • EAB quarantine • Street Faire Free bin and pickup • Customer service