3.1. SR 11-29-1993
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ITEM 3.1.
TO:
FROM:
MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL
GARY SCHMITZ, ZONING ASSISTANTc;t~~
DATE: NOVEMBER 22, 1993
SUBJECT: BOELTER'S APPEAL OF REFUSE APPEAL
BOARD DECISION
Mike Boelter, 18738 Highway 10, Elk River, Minnesota, came
before the Refuse Appeal Board on October 11, 1993, to discuss
an exemption from mandatory garbage and recycling service. The
reason for the appeal request was that Mr. Boelter self hauls
his own waste to the Elk River Landfill for both his home and
business. Mr. Boelter does not feel he needs the City's refuse
and recycling collection service and that he can do an adequate
job self hauling his own waste. Mr. Boelter has not used the
City's refuse and recycling service.
The Refuse Appeal Board voted 4-0 to deny the request to remain
consistent throughout the City. It is the Appeal Board's
feeling that if this request were approved, it would open the
opportunity of several additional requests similar to Mr.
Boelter's. Allowing people to self haul their own waste is
~ difficult to monitor and does have the potential to be abused.
Mrs. Lester Boelter, 20733 Elk Lake Road, Elk River, Minnesota,
would also like the opportunity to discuss her refuse situation
with the Council. On September 20, 1993, Mrs. Boelter's appeal
case came before the City Council. I represented Mrs. Boelter
because she could not attend the meeting. Mrs. Boelter has
told me that they are on a fixed income and cannot afford
another added bill. Attached is a memo from the September 20,
1993, City Council meeting explaining Mrs. Boelter's request in
detail. On September 20, 1993, the Council voted 5-0 to deny
the exemption request. Mrs. Boelter would like another
opportunity to speak to the Council directly about her
situation.
In order to help senior citizens like Mrs. Boelter, the City of
Elk River has designed the 32 gallon biweekly refuse program to
help the low volume generator of refuse. Currently, the total
cost of the biweekly service is $12.36 per month. This price
includes recycling and tax. In order to help the people who
use the 32 gallon biweekly container (mainly senior citizens),
the City subsidizes $2.52, per month per customer. This is
essentially the City's senior citizen discount. As of November
1, 1993, there were 248 customers on the 32 gallon biweekly
program. The 1993 City subsidy will be $7,499.52.
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I will be at the November 29, 1993, meeting to discuss any
questions you may have on the appeal requests.
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