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. . . City Council Minutes December 2, 1991 Page 3 5.4. Garbae:e and Refuse Ordinance Amendments Recycling Coordinator, Gary Schmitz, was present to discuss with the City Council his 11/22/91 memo that reviews recommended changes to the City garbage and refuse ordinance. The proposed amendments would require recycling services to be offered to the apartment complexes. The City would not be involved in the billing for garbage or recycling services to the apartments, but would inspect the activities in order to ensure that recycling options are made available. Discussion took place regarding the licensing requirements for garbage haulers and the fact that licensing is typical in suburban communities. Adding plastics to the recycling requirements was also reviewed. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 91-31, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE SECTION 602.00 - REFUSE AND GARBAGE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.5. Tax Delinquent Properties The City Administrator reviewed with the City Council his 11/27/91 memo regarding tax delinquent properties in the City of Elk River. The City Council concurred that there was no desire taking the platted lots in the Hobbit Hills Subdivision off of the tax delinquent role. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO REQUEST THAT THE COUNTY PULL FROM THE TAX FORFEITURE ROLE THE REMAINING SIX PROPERTIES THAT ARE SCHEDULED FOR TAX FORFEITURE PER 11/27/91 MEMO FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7. Other Business Councilmember Kropuenske requested information regarding the snowplowing routes. The City Administrator indicated that Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, will be present at the 12/16/91 City Council meeting to discuss snowplowing routes and policies. Councilmember Schuldt discussed the material in the Administrator's Informational Memo regarding Municipal Liquor and the fact that in Elk River contributions to the General Fund least as important as the control of the liquor industry. City Stores are at 8. Check Ree:ister COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 9. City Administrator Update The City Administrator advised the City Council that a trial membership with the National League of Cities was available and that he had signed up the City of Elk River for this trial membership.