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City Council Meeting Minutes August 19, 2008 Page 8 of 18 reject all contracts. He noted statutory laws require notice be given to the residents and vendors of the City intent to investigate single hauler proposal. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella stated the City has learned from other cities' experience and has determined the RFP process is the best choice. She explained increased recycling will reduce the cost of trash hauler. She noted the citizen survey demonstrated the citizens' support for recycling and a single hauler. Councilor Muckle asked if the RFP could contain weekly pickup of recyclables. Public Works Director Phare stated in lieu of weekly pickups, there are options for larger recycling units. Mayor Sisk supported the RFP proposal. He noted Eco-cycle is supported and owned by all the Boulder County residents. He commended Lafayette for their recycling and single hauler program. He explained this was one of the Council's prime objectives, and it also rated very high on the citizen's survey. Doug Grinbergs, 538 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO reminded Council at one time there was a landfill in Boulder County, but now waste materials are sent to neighboring communities. He stated the City should reduce the amount of waste materials and recyclables sent to neighboring communities. He supported the RFP and the City's ability to manage recyclables. MOTION: Councilor Clabots moved to authorize the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Single Stream Mandatory Recycling and Refuse Collection, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Marsella. Gity Attorney Light requested a friendly amendment to include the following four revisions: Changes to the sizes in waste bins; 2) Revisions to Sec 3-7 eliminating the three days collection provision and requesting a minimal number of collection days 3) Change to the proposal contract to extend the contract 3 and 5 years, subject to budget considerations and 4) Changing the word "intends" to "may". Councilor Clabots and Mayor Pro Tem Marsella accepted the amendment. VOTE: All in favor. PROPERTY ACQUISITION (DOWNTOWN POST OFFICE PROPERTY) PUBLIC NOTICE AND ORDINANCE No. 1540, SERIES 2008 -1ST READING PROPERTY ACQUISITION (DOWNTOWN POST OFFICE PROPERTY) - PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.02.010 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AT ITS SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 REGULAR MEETING, THE LOUISVILLE CITY COUNCIL WILL MAKE A FINAL DETERMINATION AS TO THE PURCHSE OF FEE TITLE TO A PARCEL OF LAND TOTALING 0.96 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, COMMONLY REFERRED