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City Council Meeting Minutes December 16, 2008 Page 7 of 14 program. His current service through Western Disposal provides yard waste removal and this contract does not. He does not have a vehicle to haul yard wastes and did not support the proposal. J.R. Ketelsen, 539 W. Laurel Court, Louisville, CCU supported the proposal and stated it is a step in the right direction for athrow-as-you-go single trash hauler program. Hale Landis, 2572 Evans Avenue, Louisville, CO was concerned businesses and HOA's were not included. He noted dumpsters for home remodels were not addressed. He stated the City is trying to fix a problem that does not exist. He felt it inappropriate to turn off water for non-payment of trash service. Steve Kovalski, 2593 Franklin Avenue, Louisville, CO opposed the proposal and stated it takes away the residents' freedom of choice. R.J. Harrington, 457 E. Raintree Court, Louisville, CO stated there are many positive aspects to the proposal and the contract. He thanked Council for taking the time to evaluate the program. Deanna L. Green, 2561 Evans Avenue, Louisville objected to the proposal. She stated government should not enter into the homeowners' business negotiations. She felt the plan takes away her freedom of choice. She did not support liens. Mayor Sisk suggested there would be no liens on resident's property. Eva Kosinski, 1301 Jackson Court, Louisville, CO stated the Council's intentions were well meant, however due to the present statE: of the economy, there is no longer any market for recyclables. Richard Miller, 1230 Kennedy Avenue, Louisville, CO stated the City is creating a monopoly, driving the price up and taking away the residents freedom of choice. Michelle Smith, 389 Juniper Street, Louisville, CO supported recycling and the City's single trash hauler proposal. She urged Council to go forward. Mark Persichetti, 1402 Taft Place, Louisville, CO, Louisville Resource Conservation Advisory Board (LRCAB) member, stated the Board fully supports the proposal. He felt the plan provides the best prrogram for the citizens. Brent Wilson, 1955 Sunnyside Circle, Louisville, C;O voiced his concern over the yard waste disposal, and preferred it not go to the landfill. Overall, he supported the City's proposal.