City Council Agenda and Packet 2019 08 20

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City Council Meeting Minutes August 6, 2019 Page 3 of 5 Councilmember Stolzmann asked if information will be attached to the carts when they are delivered to the customer. Director Kowar stated all the new carts will be tagged with information about carts, the new service, and pick up days. Director Kowar stated they are aware mistakes will happen, but the staff of both Republic and the City will be available to help. He stated neighborhood meetings will be held in late August. They are spread around town and will have people to answer questions and all of the communication materials. The City newsletter will have service information regarding the annual bulk item pick up, curb side leaf and branch removal in the fall, and other additional services. The City's leaf drop off program will continue along with Republic's leaf pick up and regular use of resident's compost bins. Mark Petrovich from Republic stated Republic is sending a calendar and newsletter to all customers this week. These will have all the details on the program, cart exchanges, special services, and all the important dates to know. It also gives all customers a web site to get additional information. Director Kowar noted compost is being held within the County currently. Republic and the City are partnering to maintain compliance with the quarantine. Compost may be transported out of the quarantine zone without processing from October - April 1. The City and Republic are working under a current assumption that the quarantine will be lifted prior to April 1. If the quarantine is not lifted the City and Republic will review alternatives. Director Kowar noted the customer service phone number established for Louisville residents, reviewed the rates and how extra containers will be charged, and showed the map noting the different pick up areas and days of the week they are serviced. Councilmember Stolzmann asked if HOAs can join in the City contract. Director Kowar said Republic can do this if the HOA asks. CONTRACT APPROVAL FOR THIRD -PARTY REVIEW OF TERRACES ON MAIN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING APPLICATION FOR DIRECT ASSISTANCE — MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA City Attorney Kelly noted this comes to Council pursuant to the cooperation agreement between the City and the Revitalization Commission (LRC) which requires the City Council review and approve expenditures and the budget of the LRC. This agreement is for a third party review of the TIF application for the Terraces on Main Project as set out in the recently approved TIF Assistance Guidelines. City Attorney Kelly stated there is an error in the contract in that the agreement is written between the City and the consultant, however it should be between the LRC and the 40