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249 <br /> <br /> Mr. Inderbitzen replied that it would depend on how widely <br />the City wants the program implemented ~nd how quickly it can help <br />the Company anticipate what will be needed in terms of weight <br />modification to offset additional costs. He said that the Company <br />currently has a voluntary recycling program which accommodates <br />people who call and that the new program could probably be started <br />on a limited basis as soon as the containers become available. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr inquired if 45-gallon containers could be used for <br />regular garbage as well. <br /> <br /> Mr. Inderbitzen explained that the residential weight <br />structure in the City is keyed to the 90-gallon container and that <br />the Company automated the City's program on the basis of the <br />90-gallon container. He said that the overall weight structure of <br />the City and the Company's economic viability would be a concern <br />if varying sizes of containers were used. He added that the <br />Company uses 60-gallon containers in places where the 90-gallon <br />ones cannot be accommodated. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes commented that the public hearing has been set <br />for June 19th. He asked if the Company would be ready by then <br />with the necessary financial data, including a firm rate schedule, <br />for Council to decide on. <br /> <br /> Mr. Inderbitzen replied that some issues cannot be predicted <br />until the program is operational, like the volume of materials to <br />be recycled and the kind of return the program will generate in <br />terms of revenues from sales to offset the structure. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes inquired if the weight structure of the regular <br />garbage will be considered separately from that of the recycled <br />materials. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bocian said yes. He added that the costs will be <br />segregated even if both programs will be built into one. <br /> <br /> Mr. Brandes asked if the recycling program will be optional <br />for residents. <br /> <br /> Mr. Bocian said it would. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer commented that the composting program is a little <br />more complex but that it is just as important for the environment. <br />He requested staff to prepare a report on this for the June 19th' <br />meeting. <br /> <br />Item 12c <br />Resolution Opposinq Nuclear-Free Zone Initiative on June County <br />Ballot <br /> <br /> Mr. Butler stated that this Initiative would have some very <br />serious ramifications that will affect the City's economic <br />situation. <br /> <br /> - 19 - <br /> 5-15-90 <br /> <br /> <br />