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e e e City Council Minutes July 16, 1990 Page 11 Cindy Soltis of 13909 227th Avenue questioned whether pickup of garbage and recyclables would include two trucks and whether it could be done with on~ truck. Ms. Soltis further questioned whether the City would be recycling plastics. Jean Eggert stated that she would like to see plastics recycled. Ms. Eggert further indicated that in Maple Grove where recycling is required, she has seen garbage blowing in the streets because the bins containing the recyclables did not have lids. Ear I Hohlen of Main Street questioned how the garbage hauling and billing would be handled at the mobile home park. Gary Schmitz, Recycling Coordinator, indicated that the City will work with Mr. Hohlen regarding this item. Mr. Bill Norden stated that he is a garbage and refuse hauler and that he has the privilege of dumping his garbage at no charge at the present time. He stated that he lives in the City of Elk River and questioned whether he would be billed for garbage serv ice. The City Council indicated that he would be billed for service. Helen Offstead of 192nd containers would have lids. include this as a bid option. Court questioned whether the recycling Gary Schmitz indicated that he would The City Administrator indicated that the ordinance will require a summary in order to be published. He further indicated that the City will not publish the ordinance summary until a franchise agreement with the haulers is understood. Councilmember Schuldt questioned whether garbage billing would be for garbage pickup or for recycling. The City Administrator indicated that both are included in the bill. The City Administrator further informed the audience and the Council that there should not be a false expectation that garbage. rates will be decreasingj but the City will be doing all they can to maintain the current garbage pick-up rates. Councilmember Schuldt voiced his concern regarding the fact that voluntary recycling did not have chance to work in the City of Elk River. The City Attorney indicated that there would be a change to the second draft ordinance under item 4A, regarding the fact that the haulers will be responsible for their vehicles. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 90-18 AND ORDINANCE REGULATING THE STORAGE, COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE AND RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Council recessed at 11:10 and reconvened at 11:20. 6.6. Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator, stated that the last portion of the sign ordinance to be reviewed by the Council is the Section pertaining to billboards. The Council reviewed the proposed ordinance regulating billboards in Highway Commercial zones and industrial zones. Mr. James Klenke of Franklin Outdoor Advertising