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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 24, 1990 Page 5 Public Hearing, continued Susan Brustman, former New Brighton resident and League of Women Voters member, feels the current system is wasteful, unsafe, uneconomical, and harmful to the environment and wholly endorses an organized system. Benke stressed the need for Council to investigate the issue fully before a decision is made. Morris Wolf, 2670--14th St. NW, supports a system which is volume based and encourages recycling. Phyliss Reha, EQC member, noted that the recommended system requires vo 1 ume based rates from all haul ers. Ms. Reha feels "freedom of choice" is very important, but to accomplish the goal of reducing waste and the harmful effects on the environment, an organized system would be the best solution. Judy Grant, EQC member, thanked the Council for considering the proposed policy statement. Ms. Grant feels the final decision will appropriate and one that residents will be able to adjust to. Gunderman feels the issue of mandated recycling should be added to the agenda of the staff and hauler workshop. Childs is instructed to incorporate the Council IS concerns into a revised policy statement. Williams noted the importance of establishing a list of criteria in order to accomplish the outlined goals. A workshop between the staff and haulers has been scheduled on May 7th at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Larson, to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Motion by Brandt, seconded by Williams, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR ORGANIZED SOLID WASTE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Council noted that the adoption of a resolution of intent does not require that an organized system be enforced immediately, but gives the Council a gO-day period to design an appropriate program. Public Hearing Solid Waste Plan Report 90-94 Resolution 90-30