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City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Page 10 of 14 Administrative Costs for five thousand accounts -The City estimates 25 to 50 cents per month for the fixed administrative costs. • Repairs of the carts -Normal wear and tear will be handled at no cost and the hauler would be responsible for coordinating repairs and replacement carts. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Dalton suggested a 50-cents per month administrative fee. He asked if a resident could contract with another company. Public Works Director Phare responded yes, however they would be required to pay the City's minimum fee. City Manager Fleming addressed the question rel<~tive to increasing the number of days the limb drop off is open. Staff could reevaluate that activity and other activities such as leaf collection during the budget process. Councilor Yarnell thanked Public Works Director F'hare for answering the residents' questions. Councilor Clabots asked how many times a customer can switch bins throughout the year. Public Works Director Phare responded 12 times a year. Councilor Muckle noted many residents have addressed yard wastes. He asked why the City elected not to do the curb side composting. Public Works Director Phare explained it would add to the overall cost of the service. Western Disposal's proposal required the service be citywide, year round. Councilor Muckle respected the residents' comments and points of views. Mayor Pro Tem Marsella voiced her strong support for the proposal. She stated trash service is typically a municipal service. She noted there is no fuel surcharge. She felt this was the right step for the community and accomplishes all the City's goals for the program and helps further the City's goals on sustainability. Councilor Sackett addressed the residents' whose: comments suggest that the City Council and City Manager have made up their minds on the issue. He stated the Council is trying to fulfill the wishes of the community. He explained in addition to the citizen survey, public hearings and meetings, the City conducts Ward meetings where citizens can voice their concerns. He stressed the Counci and staff are still considering new information and prejudging the proposal is wrong.