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City Council Meeting Minutes June 3, 2014 Page 9 of 26 Council member Lipton thanked staff for their rigorous analysis, which he felt was done in good faith. He stated the City has only done the single hauler RFP once before and every time it is done; it is a learning process for the Council, staff and the citizens. He felt the RFP was a fatally flawed document and there should be another RFP with specific requirements and specifications where the respondents can offer other services in addition to price, which can be weighted. He noted the Emerald Ash Borer is of concern, but the issue may not be the same in the next five years. He suggested the contract with Western be extended one year and during that time; establish a new bidding process for the RFP, which would finalize for a Tong -term contract. Mayor Muckle noted the single hauler contract is a very high priority for the City Council. The Council's goal is not to undo what was established five years ago in terms of the basic principles of the solid waste management. He felt Western's proposal was responsive to what was requested. He stated the pricing index was an internal document and not included in the RFP. He was ready to make a decision tonight. Mayor Pro Tem Dalton did not believe the RFP was fatally flawed and noted the Council felt if they could achieve a lower price for the service, it would make sense to make price an objective, which lead to unintended consequences. Council member Stolzmann stated the RFP process was not perfect, but not fatally flawed. The Council was able to hear from the community and provide for what the citizens want. She was not sure a one -year extension of the contract was realistic. She suggested a shorter termed contract. Council member Keany was willing to direct staff to renegotiate with Western Disposal and move forward. He stated most of the Council agrees, and is aware of the public's support. Mayor Muckle thanked the public for coming to the meeting and voicing their opinions. He explained public members wishing to speak will be given three minutes. He asked the public, who support Western Disposal to raise their hands. He also asked the public to raise their hands if they supported a renegotiation strategy. The majority of the public members raised their hands on both questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dr. Lisa Skumatz, 762 Eldorado Drive, Superior, CO explained she is speaking as a trash and recycling expert. She works around the nation and internationally on Pay as You Throw and best management practices in solid waste and recycling for communities. She stated the leaders in recycling around the country will tell you their two mantras are incentives and convenience. A Pay as You Throw program can be an incentives for households. 80% or more gives a much higher rate recycling and 80% is the same as charging 80% more. She urged Council to look at an option, which has a