City Council Resolution 1986-09RESOLUTION 86-9
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FLOW CONTROL ON LEAVES
WHEREAS, the goals of the 1980 Waste Management Act are to reduce Minnesota's
dependence on landfills and promote alternatives to land disposal, and
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello owns and operates a leaf composting
facility, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to begin landfill abatement wherever possible
for the protection of the environment and to control costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MONTICELLO, MINNESOTA,
THAT:
1. The City of Monticello will no longer, through a refuse contractor,
pick up leaves with mixed municipal refuse at curb side.
2. The City of Monticello shall themselves or contract for curb side
pick up of bagged leaves a minimum of three times annually within
the City limits.
3. The City of Monticello shall open its leaf composting facility
to residents of the City of Monticello for private transportation
of leaves and/or grass clippings at selected times throughout the
spring, summer, and fall, in conjunction with operations at the
Dutch Elm wood utilization site.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1986.
Arve A. Grimsmo, Mayor
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Thomas A. Eidem
City Administrator