HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-202 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1987/12/07RESOLUTION NO. 87-202
RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR
IMPLEMENTING CITY WIDE RECYCLING PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is recognized as a leader in the area
of developing solid waste recycling programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to accomplishing the
source -separation goals established by Hennepin County; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park adopted Resoltuion
Number 87-140, on September 21, 1987, which established a recycling goal of 50%
participation from all single-family homes, multiple -family dwel l ings and
businesses by the year 1990; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park recognizes the
need for orderly development and implementation of a comprehensive, City wide
recycling ordinance in order to obtain the recycling goal; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to make its intentions regarding
recycling clear to all residents and businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park hereby
affirms its commitment to City wide recycling by adopting the following
policies and directing staff to develop plans for implementing -each:
RESIDENTIAL (includes single-family through four-plex homes).
1. Staff shall develop a fee structure for garbage col lection which
provides an economic incentive for residents to recyc l e.-
2.
1-2. Council shall adopt an ordinance which prohibits disposing of grass
and leaves into the regular refuse destined for landfills or
incinerators.
3. Staff shall research, present findings and provide recommendations
for consideration of weekly recycling collection.
4. Staff shall develop and implement an intensive and comprehensive
promotion program concerning residential solid waste management
including recycling.
COMMERCIAL (includes al 1 other property uses other than single-family
homes).
1. Staff shall convene a meeting inviting waste haulers, contract
recyclers and all business operators in St. Louis Park for purposes
of sponsoring an open forum for recycling solicitation to take place.
2. Staff shal 1 develop an ordinance which requires all businesses to
recycle.
3. Staff shall investigate a development policy which requires new
commercial developments to include recycling facilities, similar to
those requirements for refuse.
Adopted by the City Council December 7, 1987
Attest:
Reviewed for administration:
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Approved as to form and execution:
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