City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 03 05

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City Council Meeting Minutes February 12, 2019 Page 7 of 12 gives drivers a better feel for the community and any dangerous areas. It is an efficient day for drivers and gives them the right amount of time to complete routes. Councilmember Stolzmann noted the RFI's include exploring potential synergies at City properties and asked if there is any possibility to chip all woody materials at a city property. Petrovich stated that could be a possibility to bring Al Organics to that site to chip everything. It would still require a separate pile for chipping because food waste couldn't be disposed of at the City site. Councilmember Stolzmann asked if the quarantine area is ever enlarged to include Al Organics would the bundles still be needed. Petrovich stated that would allow for putting branches in the bins. Petrovich added the four -day service allows for people to do extra stops if a resident forgets their day and needs service on an off day. Mayor Muckle stated the goal is to provide good service for solid waste and to increase diversion to meet sustainability goals. The RFP encapsulated these principals and he thanked both companies for their proposals. Public Comments Mark Persichetti, from the Sustainability Board and a member of the selection committee, stated it was very close. They too had some of the same concerns about branches in the containers. He stated when comparing the value added items he likes Western. When looking at embedded costs he has some concerns there might be ways for people to add additional carts without a cost incentive to go bigger. Director Kowar stated the embedded option does allow for increased cost for extra trash container size. Mayor Muckle asked if once a person got to the 96-gallon can could he/she order another. The answer was yes. Bryce Isaccson, Western, stated if a resident gets to the 96-gallon service with either trash, recycle or compost, they would charge the same for any size cart. He added picking up 850 homes per day is well within safety levels. Any calls before 3 pm that day they will come back to do what they need to do that day or the next day. One day service does not impact their level of service. John Leary, 1116 LaFarge, stated he likes the idea of the embedded services and feels it would lead to better environmental outcomes. He felt bundling would be difficult to do.