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MINUTES OF THE ORONO COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 12, 1988 LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL CONTINUED • Mr. Holtz felt that he was now fully aware of the ordinances affecting his business. He informed the Council that he fired the individual to whom a citation was issued, and added that there had been no incidences of any kind since that time. It was moved by Councilmember Goetten, seconded by Mayor Grabek, to approve the staff recommendation regarding a letter to the owner. Motion, Ayes =5, Nays =O, Motion passed. RECYCLING PROGRAM -AWARD OF CONTRACT As City Administrator Bernhardson explained, the City took bids from various companies for curbside recycling pick -up for 1989. It is the City's recommendation to award Polka Dot Recycling with the curbside recycling contract. The City is recommending that a $9.00 annual charge be billed to the residents of Orono in their water /septic fees. Bernhardson asked permission from the Council to allow the City to obtain the recycling bins from the County. Councilmember Goetten asked when the recycling program would be implemented? Public Works Director Gerhardson said the program could begin anytime after January 1, 1989. Bernhardson suggested February 1, 1989 as a start -up date. Councilmember Callahan suggested pick up at the refuse site, • as opposed to curbside. He believed there would be more participants if they did not have to bring the recyclables to the curb. Councilmember Nettles questioned whether Polka Dot required label removal. Gerhardson replied that labels did have to be removed from tin cans, but not glass. It was moved by Councilmember Callahan, seconded_by Councilmember Peterson, to award the recycling contract to Polka Dot to pick up at the refuse site, and allow the City to obtain one bin per household. Peterson asked if there was a limit as to how many bins could be used. Public Works Director Gerhardson informed her that additional bins could be purchased. Mayor Grabek did not believe that the additional cost of pick up at the refuse site was econimical. Motion, Ayes =2, Goetten, Grabek and Nettles, Nay. It"was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to award the recycling contract to Polka Dot for curbside pick up, and to allow the City to obtain one bin per household. Motion, Ayes =3, Callahan and Peterson, Nay, Motion passed. 1989PRE ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION • City Administrator Bernhardson clarified that the memo reflected what the changes in the fee schedule will be and 16