RES 1985-11 - 00005065FM
RESCLUTICN NO. 11 - 1985
RESCLUTION TO PROOFED WITH A CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
FOR FRIDLEY
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has determined that alternative methods of
solid waste abatement are necessary for the region; and
' WHEREAS, curbside recycling is seen as an integral part of a comprehensive
solid waste program; and
WHEREAS, the State has passed legislation which allows the Metropolitan
Council and the County to charge the landfill operator fees of $.50 and $.25
respectively per yard for waste deposited at the landfills; and
WHEREAS, these monies can be used to help cities establish solid waste
abatement programs of their own; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has specified an available amount of $.50
per household or approximately $5,000 for the City of Fridley; and
WHEREAS, a curbside recycling program for Fridley would cost approximately
$15,000, including subsidy to hauler, publicity and staff time; and
WHEREAS, the City is attempting to be the leader for Anoka County in
implementing a curbside recycling program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESCUED by the City Council of the City of Fridley that
staff should proceed with the necessary steps to contract with a qualified
hauler, assist the hauler with publicity and solicit monies from both the
Metropolitan Council in the amount of $5,000 and Anoka County in the amount of
$10,000.
' PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 4TH DAY OF
FEBRIARY, 1985
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WILLIAM J. NE - YOR
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