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A iN MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 10, 1987' RECYCLING COMMISSION COSTS 1988 CONTINUED Councilmember Sime asked if the recycling program was effective. He felt residents should be made more aware of the program. Public Works Coordinator Gerhardson stated that the program has not quite reached the projected goals, but anticipate the goals will eventually be met. He noted that the goal is collecting 16% recyclables of the total refuse tonage by 1990 in order to get a rebate from Hennepin County. If this goal is not met, Hennepin County will impose regulations on the communities. He also noted that at some point, garbage haulers will not be allowed to collect recyclables, thereby forcing residents to participate in the program. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime, that the Orono City Council desires to stay with the Joint Powers Agreement that involves eight communities, and directs staff to budget an amount of $6,917.00 in the 1988 budget for Orono's costs of the Joint Powers Recycling Agreement. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. NO TRUCKS ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE NO. 40, SECOND SERIES City Administrator Bernhardson explained that because the streets to be designated are streets that are shared in ownership and maintenance with Orono it is necessary to amend the ordinance adopted at the last meeting to read "City maintenance vehicles ". It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime, to Ordinance No. 40, Second Series amending Ordinance No. 7.10 restricting truck traffic on certain City streets as authorized by the Orono City Council. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. NO TRUCK RESTRICTION GUIDELINES - OLD BEACH ROAD - RESOLUTION #2243 TOWNLINE'ROAD - RESOLUTION #2244 It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime, to adopt Resolution #2243 and #2244 restricting "truck traffic" on Old Beach Road and Townline Road, and direct the Public Works Dept. to post Old Beach Road and Townline Road "NO TRUCKS ", subject to cooperative posting with the communities who also share these roads. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. WOODHILL:AVENUE`- FEASIBILITY STUDY It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Sime, the Orono City Council authorizes the Engineer to conduct a feasibility study for the upgrade of Woodhill Avenue for an amount not to exceed $2,000.00, a cost which will be included in total project costs if the project is ordered to be constructed. Motion, Ayes 5, Nays 0. 8