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URBAN AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2000
1 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Urban Affairs Committee was called to order at 7.00 p.m.
Members Present: Barry Berg, Robin Curran, Shirley Doering, Shelley Madore, Sharon Schwartz, and
Pam Sohlberg.
Members Absent: none
Staff Present: Assistant Planner Margaret Milton and Assistant Planner Kathy Bodmer
Guests present: Dave Weidenfeller, BFI, Gary Boyum, Waste Management.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Barry Berg moved, seconded by Shelley Madore, to approve the agenda. The motion carned
unanimously
3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 30, 1999
MOTION Shelley Madore moved, seconded by Barry Berg, to approve the minutes of the November
30, 1999 meeting with the correction that under Item #3A that Shirley Doenng suggested that the
nominations be moved to later m the meeting. Motion carned unanimously
4 DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. REFUSE COLLECTION PROGRAM
Kathy Bodmer introduced the item by saying that the City Council authorized the distribution of the
survey as requested by the Committee. She said that the survey had not yet been mailed out so that
Committee Members could make any last corrections at the meeting. Shelley Madore suggested that the
outside of the envelope say "Survey Enclosed" or "Your Opinion Counts" or something to bang
attention to rt. The rest of the Committee agreed. A discussion ensued about the types of homes that
would receive the survey Kathy Bodmer explained that the database from which the addresses will be
taken includes single family homes and townhomes, both owner-occupied and rented homes.
Kathy Bodmer then reviewed a letter from Dick's Sanitation that was received after the packets were
mailed out. The letter stated that Dick's was not opposed to doorside collection of refuse, but was
opposed to an organized collection program.
Next, Kathy distributed the findings of a telephone survey that was conducted m 1.997 by Decision
Resources, Ltd., a professional polling firm. The survey was funded by a grant from Dakota County and
conducted for the City's recycling and natural resources programs. The survey results indicated that of
300 people interviewed, 33% said that they would prefer curbside collection of refuse and recycling,
while 57% stated that they preferred to continue with the current doorside collection program.
Shirley Doering asked if the haulers present would like to address the committee. David Weidenfeller of
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BFI stated that it was one hauler who brought up this issue in the first place. He said that BFI was aware
of the City's ordinance when they began hauling in the City, and was wilting to continue to provide
doorside collection service. He stated that BFI was not opposed to doorside collection, but that the
company was strongly opposed to organized collection.
Robin Curran asked how the topic of organized collection was brought up Barry Berg reviewed the
recent history of the Committee's deliberations and explained that it wasn't a matter of economics, but
more an issue of the number of trucks on the street at one time. Shirley Doering asked whether the
review of an organized collection program was within the scope of the City Council's charge to the
Committee. Kathy Bodmer responded that the Council specifically asked the Committee to review the
matter of curbside v doorside collection of refuse, but that the Council had given the Committee latitude
to study other aspects of refuse collection if that would be helpful for their recommendations.
Gary Boyum of Waste Management agreed with the comments made by the BFI representative, stating
that his company was more than happy to provide doorside collection service in Apple Valley He also
said that his company was opposed to organized collection programs. He gave the example of the City
of Roseville where all recycling is required to be collected in one day He said this puts a strain on waste
hauling companies because many trucks must be sent to that community to get the work done in one
day
Sharon Schwartz stated that rt has always been the City's intention to allow residents to have freedom of
choice of haulers. Other committee members pointed out concerns residents have expressed over the
number of trucks dnvmg through their neighborhood. Barry Berg suggested that research be done to
determine the amount of wear and tear on City streets caused by refuse trucks and how this translates
into increases m property taxes. Shirley Doenng stated that the committee should wait for the results of
the survey to determine the issues and concerns of the residents.
After more discussion, the Committee agreed that the survey should be printed on white paper with an
Apple Valley logo They also agreed that that a notification should be punted on the envelope saying
"Please return by (date)"
MOTION Sharon Schwartz moved, seconded by Pam Sohlberg, accepting the draft of the survey, to be
mailed out to 1,000 households, with the envelope stating "Return requested by (appropriate date)"
Motion passed unanimously
B PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Margaret Milton introduced the item by updating the Committee on the City Council's review to the
Urban Affairs Committee's recommendation. She explained that the City Council reviewed the memo
and asked the Committee to further review the ordinance and provide a recommendation if necessary
Shelley Madore asked if the neighborhood that had raised the issue regarding the recreational vehicle
had been contacted regarding mediation services. Margaret Milton explained that the City Attorney's
Office advised against providing information regarding private mediation services unless the City was
willing to provide it. Shelley stated that she was concerned that the City had nat followed up with the
neighborhood to inform them of the City's action. Margaret stated that she would waste a letter to the
neighborhood.
Next, Margaret Milton presented a potential ordinance change which states that all recreational vehicles
must be parked a minimum of 13' back from the edge of the roadway This change was based on the
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recommendations the Committee presented to the City Council. Margaret explained that m
neighborhoods with sidewalks, vehicles cannot be parked on a dnveway m such a way that they block
the sidewalk. The proposed ordinance would provide the same requirement for streets that do not have
sidewalks. Margaret noted that the ordinance would not prohibit the parking of larger vehicles at the
residence. Instead, rt would require that a different location be found for parking the vehicle.
Sharon Schwartz asked what the City Council's position on the matter was. Margaret stated that one
Councilmember seemed not in favor of the ordinance, while one other Councilmember seemed strongly
m favor of it. The rest of the members didn't indicate their positions.
MOTION Pam Sohlberg moved, seconded by Barry Berg, to support the proposed amendment to the
ordinance requinng that recreational vehicles be parked a minimum of 13' from the edge of the roadway
Motion passed unanimously
5 OTHER BUSINESS
Shirley Doenng confirmed that the next meeting of the Urban Affairs Committee would be held
Tuesday, March 28, 2000
6 ADJOURNMENT
MOTION Shelley Madore moved, seconded by Sharon Schwartz to adjourn the meeting. The meeting
adjourned at 8 00 p.m.
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