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City Council Meeting Minutes June 3, 2014 Page 11 of 26 better if the information was presented with options outlining the pros and cons. Then Council could make the decision based on their values. Susan Morris, 939 W. Maple Court, Louisville, CO thanked the Council for raising all the important issues. She supported Western Disposal for their exceptional service; Pay as You Throw; one -day service and woody debris collection. She asked if Western would continue its free quarterly large pick -up service. She thanked Council for their due diligence. Doug Grinbergs, 530 W. Sycamore Circle, Louisville, CO stated some items weren't addressed in the RFP process including trash truck noise and windy days where trash and recycling is spewed around the City. He noted most disposal companies do not put secure lids on their containers, but Western secured the bin lids. With respect to Pay as You Throw, he would like to have a lower rate for his low trash output. He supported Western Disposal, a local company, which has tours and open houses. He stated they are green, professional, try hard and deserve the City's business. Deborah Kalish, 477 Fireside, Louisville, CO addressed the process and stated she the attorney and represents the purchasing department for the City of Boulder. She stated the RFP was fine; it addressed what is expected with respect to price structure. She felt the flaw in the process is the lumping price structure in with pricing. She felt only Western was responsive to the RFP. The other companies did not consider a Pay as You Throw program. She recommended the City Council award the five -year contract to Western. Carol Hughes, 954 Eldorado Lane, Louisville, CO concurred with the comments made by other speakers. She voiced her support for the one -day per week trash pick -up. She explained in Westminster trash is picked up every day of the week. Janet Sommerville, 490 Lincoln Court, Louisville, CO stated Western Disposal has been reliable, friendly and courteous and many of her neighbors are willing to pay more for the same day of the week services. Mark Allen, Republic Services, stated they loved the process and want to earn the City's business. He felt the RFP was very clear. He requested it not be a five -year contract and noted respect to the Emerald Ash Borer, things will change. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Loo questioned Westerns five -year overall $600,000 cost increase and asked for an explanation of the increase. She preferred both companies comeback with an apple -to -apple comparison. She stated staff did an admirable job of trying to get the best cost ratio and should not be criticized for it. She wanted both companies to present their best prices.