06-05-1986 CCMMINUTES
BOARD OF REVIEW - JUNKER SANITATION SERVICE
JUNE 5, 1986
The Board of Review met at 4 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Members present were Mayor Paul Ackland, Alderman Mike Carls,
Alderman Marlin Torgerson, Alderman Pat Mikulecky. Also present
were City Administrator Gary Plotz and Finance Director Ken
Merrill as well as Jim Junker and his representatives.
Mayor Ackland opened the meeting, stating the purpose was to
hear any citizen comments concerning refuse service.
Dennis Riedel, 515 Huron, stated a weekly pickup was missed
during a blizzard last winter. He wants provision for make-up
service in such an event.
Jim Junker responded that only two scheduled pickups have been
cancelled due to weather in the past 17 years and that it would
have been dangerous to attempt service.
Phil Brooks, 374 Larson, stated that small rocks had not been
picked up at his residence when they were placed with the refuse.
Mayor Ackland and Jim Junker responded that the contract prohibits
placing of rocks in refuse since they do damage to equipment.
There being no further comments from the audience, the hearing
was closed at 4:20 p.m.
There followed discussion between Jim Junker and the Council
concerning rates. Mr. Junker presented letters to the Council
stating that the McLeod County Landfill rate will be increasing
to $5.60 per month starting July 1, 1986 (from its present $2.60)
due to P.C.A. requirements. Junker Sanitation submits a request
for an increase to $5.50 per month per unit.•
There was discussion concerning 3M's refuse removal, which may
be in violation of the City's contract with Junker. The City
Attorney is to follow up on this matter.
Mayor Ackland stated the council will consider Junker Sanitation's
request for a rate increase at a subsequent regular council meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5 p.m.