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102588.3 MAYOR'S ARTICLE RECYCLING - At the October 24th Council meeting we directed staff to start a curbside recycling program in the City of Orono. The City of Orono together with six other communities have been doing a drop off recycl itig program under the joint powers known as the West Hennepin Recycling Commission. This effort to date has been very successful with the Cities reaching approximately a 7% recycling rate. The City however, needs to reach a 10% recycling rate by May of 1989 or the County wi 1 1 cease its funding together with the County eventually taking over the recycling program by putting in the program they would want at a price they would set. Ultimately the goal for the cities are to reach a 16% recycling goal. As a result an increased rec}cling effort needs to be undertaken. Your City bill be working to commence the program by the first part of 1989. In advance of this the City wi l l be delivering the appropriate container(s) together with applicable recycling information. It is anticipated that this wi 11 be twice a month pickup, placing these containers at your curbside. While the County will pay for a portion of the program, the City portion wi 1 1 be financed by a I+arge of about $ 1 1.00/year that will be put on as part of the ; ity and septic billing system. Those on the utility system .1 have that charge billed quarterly on their statements. The residents on the septic billing system will be billed once annually. Should you have any questions or ideas regarding this program, please feel free to contact John Gerhardson at 473-7359. COUNTY ROAD 15 - With the construction season coming to a close for 1988 the County has completed the majority of the work on 15. Unless we have mild weather through November, December and into January it is anticipated that the only work remaining will be that of some of the sidewalks and ground restoration which will wait until next spring. It should additionally be :>>ted that the Westonka Chamber and Chic Remien have undertaken a "BeaLLification Drive" in conjunction with the project and looking to make a great project even better. If you have any comments regardi-^ this please contact Chic kemien at the Westonka Chamber 41z-6780.