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r-ORONO COUNCIL ME.. ING HELD JANUARY 14, 1991 1991 RECYCLING BID Bernhardson st. ted that the City had received two bids for the 1991 recycling contract. He said, "Staff considers the bid received from Polka Dot to be most responsive because they bid a fixed rate. The other company bases its rate on the current prices for recycled materials. Tnere i =; also the issue of possibly paying landfill costs with the other company and we have not had to do so with PoJ •<;a Dot." Cou.ncilmember Goetten asked why t., significantly this year. rate had increased so Bernhardson stated that the increase may largely be due to Polka Dot's new program for picking up plastic containers. Mr. Qiiady stared that he had read information stating that Hennepin Cc unty pays up to 80% of the cost of recycling programs and asked if that is true. Gerhat ^on stated that Hennepin County does pay 8>'% of the program for each city that meets its established goal. He said, "However, that will most definitely be discontinued." It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Jabbour, to award the 1991 curbside recycling contract to Polka Dot Recyclers of Buffa.lo for an annual amount of $40,680.00. Motion, Ayes*4, Nays-O. Motion passed. 1991 INSURANCE RENEWALS Bernhardson provided Council with information pertaining to the renewal of insurance coverages effective January 1, 19)1. It was moved by Callahan, seconded by Goetten, to award the City of Orono 1991 insurance policies to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, United Fire and Casualty, Western National and the St. Paul Companies, effective January 1, 1991, as proposed. Motion, Ayis-4, Nays-0. Motion passed. POLICE CHIEF SELECTION PROCESS Bern;’rdson provided Council with information regarding the process for selecting a Chief of Police. He said, "The attached chart provides a listing of entities that Council may wish to include in the process. If Council could perhaps complete the worksheet next week, we could put together a request proposal." Mayor Peterson asked Bernhardson what it may cost to enlist the services of an external consultant. Bernhardson replied, "It would cost approximately $1S,000 to $18,000 if the City were to engage an outside source to assist with the entire process. However, that amount would obviously be less if the level of involvement is reduced. It may be - 11 -