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City Council Minutes May 4, 2015 Page 5 John Alfords, owner of Alfords Apartments located at 423 and 433 Irving Ave NW, discussed his concerns with the street assessments on his apartment properties and how he isn't entitled to the franchise fee refunds. Council stated they will have Mr. Alfords meet with the city engineer and bring this item back to the next work session for discussion. 6. I. a Oath of Office: Police Officers Chief Nierenhausen presented Reid Ellanson, Harley Lenart, and Colin Myhro, and Mayor Dietz read and swore in them as police officers. 6.2 Proclamation: Day Without Violence Mayor Dietz introduced and read the proclamation of Day Without Violence for September 29, 2015. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Burandt to proclaim September 29, 2015 as Day Without Violence. Motion carried 5 -0. 7. Public Hearings There were no public hearings. 8.1 Blue Bag Organics Program Ms. Mroz presented the staff report and distributed an informational literature and a sample bag from the program. Jim Wollschlager, Chief Operating Officer of Randy's Sanitation, was present to elaborate on the program. Republic Sanitation customers may also participate in this program. Mayor Dietz asked if some customers will experience having to obtain a larger cart due to increasing the amounts of organics recycling. Mr. Wollschlager stated customers in other communities have increased their cart size at no charge if they experienced the need for a larger cart after participating in the Blue Bag Organics program. The City of Elk River can look into this option. Mayor Dietz asked if the city will discontinue use of the "green" compostable bags. Ms. Mroz stated details are being finalized to replace the green organics compostable bags sold at the liquor stores with the blue bags and the blue bags will be available as part of the monthly cost. PaIEEAEID11 NATU/%