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Tuesday, November 22, 2022 · 16 topics, explained in plain English

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1. One-year reflections on the organized collection program and Partners in Energy progress were presented and discussedOutcome pending

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One-year reflections on the organized collection program and Partners in Energy progress were presented and discussed

The council held a work session discussion on the first year of the city's organized collection program and recent progress under the Partners in Energy plan. Staff reported that the organized collection rollout issues were largely resolved, customer complaints had declined, organics and recycling performance was generally positive, recycling contamination was low enough to produce a credit that was expected to reduce resident costs, and collection rates were expected to rise slightly in 2023 under the contract. Staff also reviewed delinquent trash bill assessments already sent to the county, identified continued work on education, website updates, move-in/move-out data management, organics processing capacity, bulky item reuse, and future energy outreach and planning efforts such as Windsource promotion and EV planning. No formal action was requested or taken.

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One-year reflections on the organized collection program and Partners in Energy progress were presented and discussed

Approved the agenda with an amendment

Approved a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Blessed Trinity Catholic School

Set a public hearing for Metro Pawn and Gun license renewal

Approved a third amendment to the Bloomington public health services agreement

Accepted a $20,000 grant for the Sheridan Pond Improvements Project

Established a special revenue fund for opioid settlement money

Issued a proclamation declaring November 26 as Small Business Saturday in Richfield

Received the Advisory Board of Health annual presentation

Received the Human Rights Commission annual presentation

Received the Sustainability Commission annual presentation

Noted that no items were removed from the consent calendar

Received the city manager’s report

Approved claims and payroll totaling $3,448,553.37

Adjourned the meeting

Approved prior meeting minutes

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