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Member Rich Theis introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
Date
ATTEST:
Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 87 -112
RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS WITH REFUSE COLLECTORS TO
EXAMINE THE POTENTIAL OF ORGANIZED REFUSE COLLECTION IN
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center currently has an
open system of refuse collection; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council Solid Waste
Management Development Guide and Policy Plan points out the
advantages of an organized collection system; and
WHEREAS, increasing emphasis by State, Metropolitan
Council, and County governments dictate a more active role in the
waste management area by local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reach the recycling goals
established by Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, an organized refuse collection system may
provide a means to achieve those goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the staff
participants of the JOINT HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT hold
informational meetings with licensed refuse collectors to examine
the feasibility of an organized refuse collection and keep the
City Council advised concerning subsequent Counc action
required to achieve the mandated 16% recycling goal.
May 18. 1987 �.r- -t �,fAl'C�✓'
rff;
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Bill Hawes and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist,
Gene Lhotka, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.