HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 1987-134CITY OF PLYMOUTH
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a special meeting of the City
Council of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota was held on the 23rd day of
February , 1987. The following members were present:
Mayor Schneider, Councilmembers Crain, Sisk, and Zitur
The following members were absent: -Councilmember Vasiliou
Councilmember Crain introduced the following Resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 87-134
DIRECTING STAFF TO PROCEED WITH INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS WITH
REFUSE HAULERS AND THE PUBLIC TOWARD EVENTUAL IMPLEMENTATION OF
ORGANIZED REFUSE COLLECTION IN THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH
WHEREAS, the City of Plymouth currently has an open system of refuse
collection; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council Solid Waste Management Development Guide and
Policy Plan points out the advantages of an Organized Collection System; and
WHEREAS, increasing emphasis by State, Metropolitan Council and County
Governments dictate a more active role in the Waste Management area by local
governments; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to reach the Recycling goals established by Hennepin
County; and
WHEREAS, an Organized Refuse Collection System would provide a means to achieve
those goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA That City Staff proceed to hold informational meetings with
the licensed refuse haulers in the City of Plymouth, hold public information
meetings with Citizen Groups and draft necessary Ordinances with the intent
that following a public hearing by the City Council an Organized Solid Waste
Collection System will be considered, revised and/or adopted by the City
Council.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly seconded by
Councilmember Zitur and upon vote bein taken thereon the
following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Schneider, touncilmembers train, Sisk,
and Zitur
The following voted against or abstained:. none
Whereupon the Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.