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City Council Minutes Page 4 <br /> July 9,2012 <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned the timeline for the ordinance. Ms. Haug stated that the ordinance <br /> would be prepared accord in s to a regular ordinance schedule. She stated that staff would <br /> also utilize social media and the city newsletter to notndi residents of the new ordinance and <br /> send letters notif ing area vendors and professional applicators about the ban. <br /> Mr. Beck explained that one option for enforcement that is not included in the sample <br /> ordinance is a licensing requirement for professional applicators. l\Lr. Beck stated that he will <br /> research how other cities are handing enforcement. <br /> Council consensus was for staff to work with the city attorney to prepare an ordinance <br /> banning coal tar based sealant. <br /> 6.4. Residential Garbage and Recycling Contract Renewal <br /> Ms. Haug presented her staff report. She noted that representatives from Allied Waste and <br /> Randy's Environmental Services are present to answer questions. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned when single stream recycling would take effect.Ms. Haug indicated <br /> that the haulers would like to have it in place by the time the snow flies. <br /> Councilmember 1\lotin indicated that there is no language in the contract requiring the single <br /> stream recycling. Mr. Beck stated that language could be added. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard questioned if staff sought bids for the garbage contract. Ms. <br /> Haug explained that bidding on the contract is not required and staff did not feel it was • <br /> beneficial because of the good working relationship the cite has with the current haulers and <br /> the level of service that they provide to the city. She added that she did check with other <br /> communities that have organized collection and the city's rates are competitive, even lower <br /> in some instances. <br /> Ms. Haug stated that staff wanted to make sure the Council was agreeable to the contract <br /> changes relating to contract length and single stream recycling. She indicated that the <br /> contracts will be brought back for faunal approval once the garbage haulers have had a <br /> chance to review the contracts with their legal staff. <br /> 6.5. 2013 Budget Discussion <br /> Mr. Portner reviewed a PowerPoint overview of the 2013 budget. <br /> Mr. Simon reviewed General Fund revenues and expenditures. Staff from the following <br /> departments reviewed their requested budget and goals: <br /> • Engineering <br /> • Human Resources <br /> • Building Maintenance <br /> • Legal <br /> • Information Technology <br /> • Finance <br /> • Council Contingency <br /> Mr.Portner reviewed the personnel requests. • <br />