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weekly Notes- December 18th 2020
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: December 17"2020 TO: City Council Members& Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator Zoning &Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received. 2. The Lookout Trail neighborhood meeting is this evening(Thursday)-Lee Mann will be presenting that communication via ZOOM.The address is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84808266181 and Meeting ID: 848 0826 6181 . One additional email was received from a resident on Lookout Trail—Hugh Burhans and which was also taken into account in the many conversations—this is enclosed. 3. The State of MN desires a written arrangement between the City and the Council necessary for State Funds to flow to the Norell Ave. Roundabout project—essentially the State wants to be sure the City has expertise to execute a Project.That has been completed and the enclosed letter is to be executed by both the City and County.The letter outlines City and County responsibilities. COVID-19 Matters: • This is the Governor's-PORTAL https://mn.gov/covidl9—Many documents/Exec.Orders can be found. Washington County has initiated a County Dashboard containing more localized COVID-19 Impacts and rates LINK->> HERE. • There are opportunities for housing assistance for those impacted by COVID—see links: United Way 211—211 Site(211unitedway.org) Other Items: • From time to time, the City's Financial consultant EHLER'S will examine if it makes some financial sense to refinance its outstanding bonds— saving interest costs(after fees are calculated).That summary indicating that it would not result in a savings or other benefit....is enclosed. • The City does participate in the EMWREP(East Metro Water Resource Education Program)coalition at a cost of about$800.00 annually in order to address its many requirements under its MS4 permits,(MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS)including public information pieces about STORMWATER management and impacts.See some of the enclosed attachments.These are also inserted into our newsletters from time-to-time. • Enclosed are the materials received from Tennis Sanitation inquiring about their rates and process. The City Attorney, Jenni Pinski and I did collectively review the current Agreement,these documents AND did meet with them on 12/17 via ZOOM.A summary of that meeting will come from the City Attorney's office in early January.That said,Staff acknowledges that their costs have risen—AS HAVE TH E CITY'S-the STAFF position remains that the City has NOT violated any terms or conditions of the Agreement. Mayor McComber provided: 1. Elected Leaders Institute—from the LMC 2. LMC Endorsement of City Representatives for Federal Policy Committees—(includes M. McComber and C.Johnson) 3. Various NLC Updates Please let me know if you have any questions-651.253.7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 37 From: Hugh Burhans To: Eric Johnson Cc: skbrown(d)usfamily.net;matteckel(abme.com;anaie.enaelbart(cbamail.com;dabeaudet(aIcomcast.net; huahburhans(�bgmail.com Subject: December 3rd dated notice: Lookout Trial N Date: Thursday,December 10, 2020 10:23:59 AM Attachments: Bike Trail.odf Hello Eric, As a resident on Lookout Trail North, I wanted to add my endorsement to the comments thoughtfully presented by Jerry Brown, as recently forwarded to me (copy attached). I don't think I could express myself any better. Thank you Jerry. My thoughts addressing your December 3rd letter bullet points: • East side trail placement- happy this was at the top of the list. Seems obvious to me. The finishing crown to completed Loop Trial. hap://www.dot,state,mn.us/stcroixcrossing design.html#looptrailvisualization • Providing on-street parking - I don't understand this so no comment. • Maximizing roadway width -You mean minimizing roadway width? I recall the original MN Crossing project concept was to make Lookout Trail a dead-end after the last driveway north. A narrower boulevard encouraging traffic calming makes sense to me. How about a blinking LED posted speed limit sign? • West side mailbox access -yup, need that. • Providing a safe pedestrian route - Because OPH is family friendly, this is assumed. Love seeing all those families out walking . . . So the 95 shortcut raceway is coming to an end? Exciting news! Respectfully, Hugh Burhans 6286 Lookout Trail North OPH MN 2 of 37 Washington n ou my f M N Y' A great place to Live,work,and play today and tomorrow! City of Oak Park Heights 12/2/20 TO: Marc Briese, P.E. Programs Engineer State Aid for Local Transportation 395 John Ireland Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155 ALSO VIA EMAIL: marc.briese(@state.mn.us RE: 2020 Local Road Improvement Program(LRIP) Leg. Earmark—601h Street—Backage Road Dear Marc, We understand there is a policy desire of MNDOT to ensure proper execution of projects where State Funds are allocated to local communities. Further, in some cases,small municipalities may not have the required engineering, legal or administrative capacity or expertise to effectively execute complex roadway projects and thus the State may look to the County to perform certain functions. In the case of this Project,the City of Oak Park Heights utilizes a professional staff and consultants under the auspices of consulting engineering firm of STANTEC—a regionally well known and established firm. Further,the assigned staff are well acquainted with MNDOT expectations,design process and project execution—such Staff are Lee Mann, P.E.and Kevin Hoglund, P.E. Both K. Hoglund and L. Mann are each licensed—professional engineers and each hold over twenty-five years of public municipal project execution experience including the facilitation of State aid funded projects. To this end,as there remains a desire on the part of the State to involve the County the following expectations will be generally delegated as follows and are acceptable to the City of Oak Park Heights and Washington County-both parties will work in good- faith to facilitate the proper execution of the Project and to benefit effective use of public dollars. To the City: • Execute LRIP Grant Agreement • Ensure the project meets milestones and dates; STANTEC will hold typical construction progress meetings, project management team meetings, use of project tracking software,etc. • Develop, review and/or approve the plan in conjunction with City Administrator—Dr. Eric A. Johnson,AICP to ensure City goals are also met. • Submit plan,engineers estimate,and proposal to the DSAE • Advertise,let,and award the project • Communicate progress and updates with the DSAEs and State Aid Programs Engineer • Ensure that the project receives adequate supervision and inspection • Ensure project close out—with guidance and coordination from Washington County to ensure compliance with required State Aid rules. To the County: • Be the limited fiscal agent on behalf of the City to facilitate and/or submit State Aid payments and pay requests: State Aid will make payments to the County,and the County will disburse funds to the City for final payment to contractor(s) • Request SAP/SP number for the project. If any further clarifications are needed please reach out. 651-439-4439 City/651-430-4300 County. Sincerely Dr. Eric Johnson,AICP Frank Ticknor, PE City Administrator Design Engineer City of Oak Park Heights Washington County 3 of 37 g'�" EHLERS PUBLIC FINANCE ADVISORS December 17, 2020 Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 14168 Oak Park Rd Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-3007 RE: Potential Refunding of Existing Bonds As your Municipal Advisor one of the services we provide is to monitor your outstanding bond issues and alert you to any potential refunding opportunities. An updated status report for your outstanding debt is attached. It includes general information about your existing debt and a brief comment regarding potential savings based on current market conditions. We will continue to monitor your issues on an ongoing basis and will contact you if we identify refunding opportunities that merit consideration. If you have any questions about this information, please contact me. Sincerely, Ehlers —P�L�L' Rebecca Kurtz Nick Anhut Senior Municipal Advisor/Vice President Senior Municipal Advisor BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IT'S WHAT WE DO. ® info@ehlers-inc.com 1(800)552-1171 ® www.ehlers-inc.com 4 of 37 \ ./ . z \ \ k2 k / & / S = .8 \ � \ � a � a » _ % _ .° 2 0 9 § f � \ rj / \ / J \ \ \ 7 8 ® 8 »\ 2 \ ¥ \ 2 \ 0 2 m _ � W I � n ° \ § \ \ A a � 7 � o / � � d \ \ / \ \UE ® Ct \ § � _ _ x \ \ x / ~ / &7 % / § � � k k \ S / « & D 0 From: Angie Hong Subject: EMWREP Education Updates: Dec. 2020 Date: Monday, December 14,2020 2:20:56 PM Attachments: imaae028.ona imaae03O.ona imaae033.ona imaae034.ona imaae035.ona MS4PermitProaramFactSheet.odf Car wash.wa Don"t dump litter and leaves.ong Engine oil.ona Hello East Metro Water Resource Education Program partners: I hope that you are enjoying lots of delicious baked treats and the fresh coat of snow outside. Read on for the latest updates from our shared education program. As always, please feel free to call or email with any questions. Happy Holidays! Angie Program Updates: 1. WCD Tree Sale— now taking orders 2. EMWREP support for new MS4 Permit requirements 3. 2021 Planning+ Expanding into the Lower St. Croix Watershed 4. MS4 Toolkit featured materials— I DDE (illicit discharge) 5. East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers 6. 2020 "Best of" -top performing topics for social media WCD Tree Sale—now taking orders The Washington Conservation District tree sale is now LIVE! WCD sells low-cost bare-root saplings for use in habitat and erosion control planting projects. Trees are sold in bundles of 25 for $35 and include a variety of conifers, deciduous trees, and shrubs. There is also a bird packet, which includes 30 trees -five each of six different species that are beneficial for birds. All orders should be placed online at www.mnwcd.org/tree-sales. Trees will be available to pick up on the last weekend of April at the Washington County Fairground. EMWREP support for new MS4 Permit requirements The new MS4 General Permit, issued on November 16, requires permittees to educate the public about illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE), pet waste, and winter salt and deicing materials. In addition, permit holders must identify two additional stormwater education priorities within their communities. The new permit also requires at least one 6 of 37 opportunity for public input on the stormwater program each year and one public participation activity. To support partners in meeting these requirements, EMWREP will continue to conduct educational programs and activities throughout the year and will also provide partners with newsletter articles, social media graphics, and fact sheets that can be distributed to the public. At the end of each calendar year, EMWREP will prepare an annual report that summarizes education activities throughout the year and also evaluates the effectiveness of outreach efforts. I have attached a fact sheet that summarizes permit requirements; there is also room on the sheet to insert your city/county/watershed contact info and logo if sharing with the public. 2021 Planning+ Expanding into the Lower St. Croix Watershed I am currently meeting with EMWREP partners to discuss education and outreach needs for 2021. Some of education needs identified so far include: • Blue Thumb— Planting for Clean Water—Shorelines and buffers; Realtor workshops, BMP cost-share program support • Groundwater: Septics and water softeners; Stormwater Reuse Assessment, new fact sheets • Local decision makers: Groundwater-surface water interaction; Understanding rules included in development permits and ensuring landowners/developers apply for permits • Agriculture: direct outreach to landowners in priority areas • Homeowners Associations (HOAs): Maintenance of stormwater BMPs • +AIS, school education, and partner-specific projects Expanding into the Lower St. Croix Watershed One of the top priorities identified by partners in the Lower St. Croix 1W1P plan is to expand our existing education program to serve the portions of Chisago, Anoka, Isanti, and Pine Counties that are also in our watershed. We anticipate using 1W1P funds to hire an outreach educator with an ag focus that will serve the entire area, and will also be asking northern counties and MS4 cities to join EMWREP as paying partners. Stay tuned for more info in the coming year. MS4 Toolkit Materials— Illicit discharge detection and elimination (IDDE) MS4 Permittees must develop, implement, and enforce regulations and implement a program to detect and eliminate illicit discharges. These programs should address: 7 of 37 • Illegal dumping in ditches and storm sewer systems • Proper disposal of pet waste on municipal property • Proper storage of salt at commercial and industrial facilities (indoors or under cover and over an impervious surface such as concrete) In addition, permittees should: • Provide training for staff • Map areas where illicit discharges are most likely to occur • Investigate potential illicit discharges and enforce regulations as needed I'm including several simple graphics with this email that can be posted on websites or social media to educate your residents about IDDE in the coming year. Be sure to include specific information about your communities ordinances and other relevant information, such as waste collection days or nearby drop-off sites. East Metro Water— read the latest articles published in the blog and local newspapers The healing power of nature (Dec. 10) "If you've ever noticed that you feel happier and more relaxed after spending time outdoors, you won't be surprised to hear that research shows a strong connection between time spent in nature and reduced stress, anxiety, and depression." In the in between (Dec. 3) "We're in the season of in between, both literally and metaphorically. The leaves have fallen but the snow has not. A crisp layer of ice coats the corners of the lakes and rivers, not yet thick enough to support our weight, but cold and sharp enough to keep us from impulsively leaping in for one last swim. In the time of in between, look for the simple pleasures in life. The magic is still happening, just a little bit more quietly." To Bison or to Monet? (Nov. 27) "Washington County Parks is haying the prairie at Pine Point Regional Park to imitate natural processes that would occur if the land were being grazed by bison." New trails highlight major changes at Lake Elmo Park Reserve (Nov. 20) "This year, Washington County launched a major transformation at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, aided in part by a grant from the Minnesota Outdoor Heritage Fund. The park has added a new parking lot and entrance off of Inwood Ave., created new trails, and began work to restore 166 acres of prairie and oak savanna. On the east side of the park near the Nordic Center, Washington County added 2.2 miles of new ski trails." 8 of 37 Boring bureaucracy keeps the water clean (Nov. 12) "The U.S. EPA created the MS4 Program in 1990 to address the growing threat of stormwater pollution. In Minnesota, the program is administered by the MPCA and applies to roughly 300 cities, townships, counties, watershed districts, and large campuses such as universities, hospitals and prison complexes that operate their own private roads and stormwater drainage systems. This includes more than 20 permit holders in Washington County." Amidst tumult of 2020, Comfort Lake— Forest Lake Watershed District work continues (Nov. 10) "CLFLWD continues its work to protect and improve local lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands in Forest Lake and southern Chisago County. The district has completed dozens of clean water projects and is currently updating its 10-year comprehensive watershed management plan, which will guide future work from 2022-2031." 2020 "Best of" -Top performing topics for social media Facebook—Site visit promo (boosted post) —Aug. 3 8083 views + 64 "likes" + 17 shares 9 of 37 tiSCashingirrsnCanserwrationL6Yserict ... r •'i w� Drd}'vu F,�3w S�4aS xe@;provide FREE sitk YffitL'S{OYr arryan�s in wash�gson Caurrry?Whed�er you operate a large farm,iive:n s tiny pause.ar awn a lescal business,.aur sta!�can adanse you vn haw tci reduce sutmOff pc�uoon,i7rlgDrOv@ n3biS�i and�re3S,e d�2u!ifv6 rt3Sive planings_A.N D well atsa cartraecs 3rou wi[#a avaiEakrle grarrts cca get the.. ar:�rk done! �.17f C1:aut$Yie5[nine project highigha from around Wadrirx�tan Cvura:}^.�f+,rou'rt�inspired.sig�a up dor a site visa ttsday aF °°•rr4vet�^ And spread tfie tivrrd to friends grad Fami�y� M r, pyu� mN l e.oea l•�l$ I�op1e'�Y�drd /K ���� fi47 taw 11�r1ta [� lake Camnnent Share 2106 views + 79 "likes" angiehongmn ..- C:iara•le}vel Up angiehongrnn Minnesotans have 3 ti a.opted more than 12.00 storm *�• r. pains to pmtect urWn lakes and rivers! seriously the easiest thing you can ti,r du to previmt water Mllutien in your ro communl�; Take•uc•t°,c Reaves and y gunk in the street sr.,rt•doesn't wash into stoam drains that connect to aur waters. C.k Find a drain near yrru at w><ww.adopt-a- deain.org. y,. " II Aadaptadrain Kstorrrwrater 1 1; -cleanwater t?minnesotalak�m "1 mm issl5oppiriver Cstcrimriver 79likes TikTok—Why NOT to put glitter in the toilet (video) — Dec. 9 6076 views + 892 "likes" + 5 shares Whu1 Mppens:vt�—Youµlar 4111-In the tulle,??rrglrt IOeoiIN +rtr�tlloaaaw i. n 4riJi-qI sward-Rngi*Hwq i Cody Fnwd lin),�+a..1 gflnN, this n'AI�t�w leS aeanl<' Angie Hung.Creamy I Im'e 4olCel h:I,urn sw'Y. g ton � '!L f,� ti,�dr4��hlc ver;tan Ipso,fn��d x�rmr nt "'Plp;n}q�S.:lnrOn.IMa&PC-ejCalynll.R 01 Q YouTube— Park Maintenance municipal training video—created in 2010 2988 views 11 of 37 MI MY , r Ef,. PRES ION p M M 17 Parks Staff Keep Water Clean 2.1)ag aM-NOV 16.2010 ;In 91 0 SHARE =+ SAVE ... East Metro Water Blog—these and other blog posts are also published in the newspaper Most read post: June 25 - 918 readers Rumor has it there's a rumor in town "Tanners Lake is part of the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD), and the district has worked hard to improve and protect water quality in the lake over the past 20 years." Webinar— Planting for Pollinators 5 workshops + —450 registrations + 100 views on YouTube PlantingforPollinators:r I Your Yard can the Change Presented by Blue Thumb &the WaS11ington Conservation District r e . 81w Thumb:Planting for Pollinators Webmar r07news•AFa 4.�^.2J 1 5 Apt 1 4 S4M6 —r SAVE ... Please feel free to call or email if you have any questions. Thanks! Angie Hong 12 of 37 Water Education Senior Specialist East Metro Water Resource Education Program Representing Brown's Creek, Carnelian Marine-St.Croix, Comfort Lake- Forest Lake, Middle St.Croix, Ramsey - Washington Metro, Rice Creek, South Washington and Valley Branch Watersheds, Cottage Grove, Dellwood, Forest Lake, Grant, Lake Elmo, Hugo, Newport, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Stillwater, St. Paul Park,Willernie,West Lakeland, Woodbury,Washington County and the Washington Conservation District C/O: Washington Conservation District 455 Hayward Ave. Oakdale, MN 55128 angie.hong(a)mnwcd.ora Phone: (952) 261-9599 cell www.mnwcd.ora/emwrep ©L0 13 of 37 Stormwater Pollution and the MS4 Permit Program ui 'Fog a" In urban areas, storm sewers drain rain and melting snow off of roads quickly to prevent flooding. From there, the runoff water travels away safely through underground stormwater pipes. In most communities built before the late 1970's, stormwater pipes carry runoff directly to nearby wetlands, lakes, streams and rivers without treatment. Storm sewer systems help to protect communities against flooding, but they also carry pesticides, fertilizers, oils, metals, bacteria, salt, sediment, litter, and other debris into our waterways. STORMWATER IS THE LARGEST SOURCE OF WATER POLLUTION IN URBAN AREAS. The Clean Water Act establishes a structure for housekeeping"to avoid polluting waterways during the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) routine road and park maintenance. In addition, and state agencies to regulate water pollution and there are separate permit programs to regulate set water quality standards for rivers, lakes and industrial sites and construction sites. streams. What's NOT included in the MS4 program Within this structure, the Municipal Separate Storm The MS4 permit program does not address issues Sewer System (MS4) permit program regulates such as flooding or aquatic invasive species that cities and other entities that manage storm sewer are not related to stormwater pollution. Likewise, it systems. In Minnesota, the program is administered does not apply to agricultural or rural water pollution by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. outside of permitted cities and townships. MS4 permit holders include cities, watershed districts, counties, and townships, as well as large campuses such as universities, hospitals and prison Do you have concerns about stormwater complexes that operate their own private roads and management in your area? drainage systems. Contact your community's MS4 Permit Coordinator to share comments and suggestions. MS4 permit holders are required to develop stormwater pollution prevention programs, educate the public about stormwater pollution, and engage citizens in solving local water pollution problems. The permit also requires these MS4 entities to identify and stop illegal dumping(called illicit discharges),take steps to reduce runoff from construction and development, and practice "good 14 of 37 REQUIREMENTS OF THE MS4 GENERAL PERMIT- Public Education and Outreach Public Participation and Involvement Permittees must educate the public Permittees should seek input from about stormwater pollution and 01191 9` the public on their Stormwater suggest actions that people can take 1416 Pollution Prevention Program to reduce stormwater pollution iny� (SWPPP) and involve the public in their communities. activities to protect water. Required topics include: Each year,there must be: • Illicit discharge recognition and reporting(illegal • At least one public input opportunity(could be a dumping in ditches and storm sewer systems) meeting) • Winter salt and deicing materials • At least one participation event(ex. e.g., rain barrel • Pet waste distribution event, rain garden workshop, cleanup In addition, permittees must educate the public event, storm drain,stenciling,volunteer water quality about at least two other high priority stormwater monitoring, adopt a storm drain program, household issues in their communities (ex.yard waste, lawn hazardous waste collection day, etc.) chemicals, raingardens, etc.) 3: Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination (IDDE) 4: Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control riPermittees must develop, Permittees must develop, implement implement, and enforce regulations and enforce rules for construction and implement a program to detect , activity that disturbs one or more acres and eliminate illicit discharges. ® of land and discharges to the municipal stormwater system. These program should address: Permittees should regularly inspect to ensure that • Illegal dumping in ditches and storm sewer systems construction sites: • Proper disposal of pet waste on municipal property Stabilize exposed soils, stockpiles, ditches and swales • Proper storage of salt at commercial and industrial Install practices to prevent sediment from leaving facilities (indoors or under cover and over an their sites impervious surface such as concrete) Protect storm drains In addition, permittees should: Contain liquid and solid waste from concrete, stucco, • Provide training for staff paint,form release oils, curing compounds, and other • Map areas where illicit discharges are most likely construction materials; and to occur Preserve natural buffers within 50 ft of waterways • Investigate potential illicit discharges and enforce or incorporate additional sediment controls if that is regulations as needed not possible. 5: Post-Construction Stormwater Management 6: Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping eqPermittees must also develop rules Permittees must map all municipal to address stormwater pollution after If facilities that may contribute stormwater construction is complete. Developers 4 pollution (compost sites, parks, salt must install practices to treat storage, and public works facilities, stormwater runoff from any projects etc.)and use best practices in their that create one acre or more of new operations to minimize stormwater or reconstructed impervious surface (roads, parking pollution. Permittees must also inspect and maintain their lots, buildings, etc.), Where practical, practices that stormwater treatment devices (ponds, infiltration basins, infiltrate water into the ground are recommended. rain gardens, etc.)and provide training for staff. M MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 15 of 37 RE: Tennis Sanitation, L.L.C.-Waste Hauling Contract with the City of Oak Park Heights, MN We request that the following information be reviewed for further consideration and understanding of our rate increase request to the City of Oak Park Heights. It is to be clearly stated that we are not requesting that the City deviate from the explicit terms and conditions of the Contract nor are we demanding an amendment to the Contract, we are simply requesting that the City follow the already agreed upon Contract. It is abundantly clear that the interpretation of said Contract, in certain areas, differs from Eric Johnson's point of view and ours. With that being said, we are tremendously appreciative that you are willing to take a look at both sides unbiasedly so that a healthy and rich relationship may continue between the City of Oak Park Heights and Tennis Sanitation and as a result, a deeper clearer understanding of the Contract may prevail. On November 15th, 2020, Tennis Sanitation sent the attached letter to Eric Johnson proposing one rate increase in three areas of billing (Attachment 1). This increase is the Disposal Fee increase that we are entitled to request. All three of these areas/requests go hand-in-hand as they are directly correlated to the rise in the dumping fee (Disposal Fee)that will be imposed on Tennis as of January 1", 2020 from the R & E Board. The R & E Board, which is the name of the dump that the City of Oak Park Heights trash, bulk items, and extra bagged trash/construction debris must be dispose at, is executing a $2/ton increase in Disposal Fees for haulers. This letter was also sent to Eric Johnson along with our request and can be referred to in attachment 2. In laymen's terms, we are asking that the Disposal Fee increase be approved in all areas that it applies to and not just the one area that the City approved. The disposal fee is equally part of resident's monthly invoice,the bulk items/white goods disposal (hereby known as "Appliance Fee") and extra bagged trash/construction debris disposal (hereby knowns as"Billable Extras). The only part of our request that was approved by the Council was the Disposal Fee increase attached to the resident's monthly invoice, and not the same Disposal Fee that is attached to the Appliance Fee or the Billable Extras. The Appliance Fee and Billable Extra Fee is being addressed and requested because they contain the same Disposal Fee since they are brought to the same dump as the resident's monthly waste. We are only asking for fair distribution of the already approved Disposal Fee. The break-down of how the Appliance Fee and Billable Extras are calculated can be seen in attachment 3. This indicates that the only part of these fees that is increasing is the respective Disposal Fee portion. As a hauler,when we dispose of anything collected from the City of Oak Park Heights at the R & E Board, we must pay Disposal Fee which rightfully, according to the contract, should be increased and assessed with the City accordingly. That is why it is imperative that we continue to address the necessity that the Disposal Fee portion of the Appliance Fee and the Billable Extra fee also receive the increase. In our rate request letter on November 15th, 2020,we do recognize that we also requested a rate adjustment for recycling. We acknowledge that this is outside the Contract date for this request and rescind this for the time being. Originally, we did ask for this in the spring as the Contract allows, but we were denied. We do intend to address this again before April 151 Furthermore,we have attempted numerous times to emphasize the need to increase the Disposal Fee in all areas that it is actually tied to, and not only where Eric Johnson deems acceptable. These areas 16 of 37 include the resident's monthly invoice, the Appliance Fee, and Billable Extras but we have not prevailed. An abundance of documentation and data has been provided but when speaking with City Officials,they were not aware that we had been making this request and it became clear that we have not been successful at making it past Mr.Johnson's review. Please note that we have included a clear explanation of our request, comparative rates including the City of Bayport, (Attachment 4) as well as additional information and supporting documents as you have requested. You may also note that we acknowledge that the City has approved one portion of the new Disposal Fee, but not in all areas that the Disposal Fee is assessed to us and therefore we are entitled to under the existing Contract. Below are brief descriptions of the attachments that provide merit for our request. We would especially like to draw your attention to page 23 of the contract, Section E. Additional collection services. In this section there is no specific date listed to request an increase for these additional services (i.e., bagged trash and construction debris). We sincerely appreciate your time as you review our request and the contract. We look forward to further discussion on this topic. Sincerely, 76166e e ?C"Zil Tennis Sanitation, L.L.C. Attachment 1: Copy of the November 15th Request for rate adjustment Attachment 2:The 2020 & 2021 disposal/tipping fees per ton from the R & E Board Attachment 3: Page 5 of the contract Page 5, Attachment A of the Contract o Line Item 5 "E-Appliance/large items disposal fee". The explanation under this line item is the standard monthly charge for collection, transportation and disposal of all white goods or large items not including e-waste. Attachment 4: Rate comparison 17 of 37 r a CITY of OPH-TENNIS SANITATION,LLC 2015-2019 FINAL AGREEMENT 8031 ATTACHMENT A,page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT'A TO PROPOSAL FORM (See hmft done on pegs 2 of AftwJLm4M A) 1NSEliT YOUR ,Y PAR DWELLING UNIT izQR CGLLEcnoN AND DISPOSAL OF RBFUSE,RECYCLING,AYPUA14CES AND YARD WASTE THM ARE THE PRICES TO of CHAMB FDR THE SE MM aagJMMAND 0Un�1KTt E Ce1MT"a FMAEFUSE AND RtrcrcLAgtf COLLEMON-JANUARY 4 20157,I MIM MEMriH J:1,ZIM 30-35 bp,{g Gallon 90-95 Gallen Galton A-Disaposal Fee' 3.07 4.89 7.33 B-Collection Fees 4,00 4.00 4.00 C-Reeding Fee 2.65 2,55 2.55 D•Y"tnrd Waete FeO 1.00 1.00 1.00 E-Appliance/Large Items Dispoet l Fees 0.26 0.26 0.26 TGTAL(A+B+C+D+E)- Base 10.85 12.70 15.14 Dwelnng unit Price I) Ditpasa!Fse of reftm*w,,w(tndu&ag all toxcs,xwcharges mnjl}is}.ta Lcraed on the Dl tposal Fee .41culadon and County Rates. 7hir ammmt chm w annwily based on the fornmla pwWdeA 2) Bass collection fee includes the cost ofregular wee*exalt vd0n,bachtding colkegon and transportation and dapwidon ref rsfusehvaratC materiaLr err tdeorlr ad In the Cwabwct to R0vod Dv ivad Fud Paf'i{y,ons Chrlatma ftwparhaweWld.a,,H0gand)WckpffArack1V.dkLdxMeltem, Whletgoods, moathly pabtkwtion of a two-calermn by six hale pmmotlan or educational llhesiratim in local newspaper, regular++wlfly m Wce of all City facllltiea wUhaw ad nal QWYe, 3) Included in the recycang fee;cost of repdar bl.*w tly curbside milecdinn of eommbw1ed recyelublea(Synglo Saf Orly)as dined in-the Contrac4 nolleedion and'&WOPortation awd dispos#ion of rwyclables to processor/mar,oforsalWr�.Payment OfltlQpuTwu cfvws^man value to the CYty,rnimu approved processing fees,of all rwyckHa to the City as cukulatead,separately each month, 4) Standard monthly c3rargeforcoffiwdox,ppatapar"oa Bred disposal ofyvrd waats. Parol Waste mug be bundled or bagged,no longer than f w(S080 yr kwW4r^than ftty a0)pounds. S} Standard nionthty charge forcollreiion,Ow'Wortrxtim and disposal of all White Goods ar Large Iteuns,no! including eWastes, page 6 of 30 Cky of Oik putt H MqM-RFP Waste&ReeO)rQ Services 20kib-201U 18 of 37 RAMSEY/WASHINGTON RECYCLING & ENERGY September 16, 2019 RE:Official Notice of 2020 Tipping Fee and Hauler Rebate TO: Solid Waste Haulers and Transfer Stations Licensed in Ramsey and/or Washington Counties The Recycling& Energy Center(R&E Center)tipping fee for acceptable waste will be$82.00 per ton in 2020.The hauler rebate will be$0 per ton in 2020. Ramsey and Washington counties jointly own and operate the R&E Center,which processes trash to recover resources instead of putting it into landfills. By processing waste,thousands of tons of metal are recycled,and fuel is produced that Xcel Energy uses to generate enough electricity to power 40,000 homes per year. Earlier this year you were notified that the R&E Board had decided to end the public subsidy of waste processing and eliminate the hauler rebate beginning in 2020. Beginning in 2020 the tipping fee will now recover the full cost of handling trash disposed of at the R&E Center. The cost of disposal in the East Metro is about 1/3 of hauler costs that appear on garbage bills. Because an average household produces about one ton of trash per year,the $13 per ton increase means that 2020 tipping fee and rebate changes will mean an increase in the trash bill should be about$1.00 to $1.25 per month for the average household. Ramsey and Washington counties appreciate your continued support. For more information, visit www.morevaluelesstrash.com/tipfees-rebates. For Ramsey County questions, please contact Joe Wozniak at joe.wozniak@co.ramsey.mn.us or 651- 266-1187. For Washington County questions, please contact Mark Riegel at mark.riegel@co.washington.mn.u,, or 651-430-6768. 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Plans are underway at the R&E Center to recover food scraps and additional recyclables from the waste stream, and to use trash to generate different forms of energy. An average household produces about one ton of trash per year, so the 2021 tip fee (increased by $2 per ton over 2020) will increase the cost of trash collection in the average household by about$0.17 per month. Tipping fees typically account for only 1/3 of a trash bill. The rest of the bill is related to trash collection and other costs to run your business, such as for insurance and labor increases, which you may also be passing on to your customers. We appreciate your continued support. For Ramsey County questions, please contact Joe Wozniak at joe.wozniak@co.ramsey.mn.us or 651- 266-1187. For Washington County questions, please contact Mark Riegel at mark.riegel@co.washington.mn.us or 651-430-6768. Sincerely, Zack Hansen and Nikki Stewart Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy 2785 White Bear Ave I Ste 350 1 Maplewood,MN 55109 1651-266-1199 1 info@morevaluelesstrash.com I morevaluelesstrash.com 21 of 37 City of Bayport compost 2021 35 gallon 65 gallon 95 Gallon $84 Per Season Solid waste $8.38 $11.28 $15.33 $2 Per bag above cart Recycling $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 Total $16.38 $19.28 $23.33 $4 per bag On-call Extras $3 Per 30 gallons trash All Appliances, bulk items and additional trash is billable NOT included in monthly charges. City of Hastings (Dakota Co) compost 2021 35 gallon 65 gallon 95 Gallon $65 per Season Solid waste $8.98 $10.73 $12.18 Recycling $8.70 $8.70 $8.70 $3 per bag on- call Total $17.68 $19.43 $20.88 Extras $3 Per 30 gallons trash All Appliances, bulk items and additional trash is billable NOT included in monthly charges. West Lakeland - Recycling only Birchwood - Recycling only 2021 $3.50 2021 $3.25 Maplewood - Recycling only Falcon Heights - Recycling Only 2021 $4.25 2021 $3.25 Oak Park Heights mea a .�� �o0 3 0� 2021 35 gallon 65 gallon 95 Gallon Disposal Fee $4.54 $7.22 $10.84 Collection Fee $4.00 $4.00 $4.00 cs m C Recycling Fee $2.55 $2.55 $2.55 $3.50 $4.25 $3.25 Yard waste $1.00 $1.00 $1.00 White goods $036 $0.56 $0.56 $12.65 $15.33 $18.95 Totals Minus the Taxes Bayport Total $16.38 $19.28 $23.33 Hastings Total $17.68 $19.43 $20.88 22 of 37 RAWMMON LL C.-ROLL OFF LLC.-RECYCLING LLC_ www.tenn I s san Itatlon.cam 651 -459-1887 ST.PAUL PARK,MN GREG&WILLIE TENNIS ®e City of Oak Park Heights Eric Johnson, City Administrator 14168 Oak Park Blvd. Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 11/15/2020 RE: Request for Rate Adjustment Dear Eric Johnson, Mayor and Members of the City Council: We appreciate that the City of Oak Park Heights has been accommodating with adjustments of the disposal increases on the residential rates. For the term of the contract, we have previously proposed rate increases of the white goods section on the monthly rate based on the disposal increases which were approved of twice. (.26 to .41 in 1/1/16 and .41 to .56 in 1/1/19). As of 1/1/2020, disposal costs were increased by 18.84% and the hauler rebate program was discontinued from the R & E Board. As of 2021, we will be receiving an additional $2.00 per ton disposal rate increase which is an increase of 21.74% since 2019. White Goods 2015 $0.26 Tennis Sanitation, L.L.C. would like to propose an increase on bagged trash, 2016 50.41 construction trash and white goods rates that would go into effect on January 2017 50.41 2018 50.41 1st, 2021.These increases will be based on the R & E Board's decision to 2019 $0.56 20 increase disposal fees. As the R & E Board increases these rates yearly, a Average Cost of White $0'56 goods per Resident corresponding adjustment of our residential rates needs to be implemented per month $0.77 to cover the changing costs of disposal for these extra items. Current rate $0.56 Proposed increase 50.19 Appliance/Large Item Disposal Fee lNew Proposal rate $0.75 Oak Park Heights Bulk fterns and Applinace charges-Based on Weight&additonal charge to dispose o _ � Z. a r a '^ oa �e 40 7 u E ++ p C ya 1y G m 00 T3 m L Q CLCL N h N m m fn m m Q m m To � 'v � m � •'-' Ci � u a a m 3 3 u d 2015 61455 30.73 $56.22 $1,727.50 139 56.00 $834.00 60 97 517.00 $1,709.00 $4,270.50 50.33 2015 78640 39.32 $58.00 $2,280.56 137 $8.00 $1,096.00 91 129 $17.00 52,284.00 $5,660.56 $0.43 2017 96445 45.22 558.00 $2,622.91 149 58.00 $1,192.00 78 153 520.00 $3,138.00 $6,952,91 sos3 2018 88255 441.13 $65.00 $2,868.29 135 $10.00 $1,350.00 98 146 $20.00 $3,018.00 $7,236.29 $%55 2019 90,075 45.04 569.00 $3,107.59 246 510.00 $2,460.00 74 145 520.00 $2,974.00 $8,541.59 50.65 First 3 Quarters of 2020 2020 82385 41.19 $82.00 $3,377.79 126 $10.00 $1,250.00 83 142 $20.00 $2,923.00 $7,560.79 Averages to figure 4th quarter 27461.7 13.73 $82.00 51,1.25.93 42 510.00 5420.00 28 47 520.00 $968.00 $2,513.93 23 of 37 $10,074.71 $0.77 Additional Costs for Extra Material Residents are individually charged for additional bagged trash and/or construction material above and beyond their cart. The original cost reference is on page 24 and Attachment C in the Refuse and Recycle Contract. In lieu of last year and this year's dumping fee increases, Tennis proposes an increase of$0.25 per 30 gallons of trash above and beyond the resident's cart. Tennis also proposes an increase of$6.50 per yard on construction debris placed out for pick up. This reflects the 49.41% increase we have received from the R & E Board since 2015 as approval for an adjustment on this charge has not been awarded for the full duration of the contract. $1.75 Per 30 gallons Extra Trash Charge as of 1/1/19 Year Disposal per Ton $7..75 per Yard of Construction Debris 2015 $56.22 21.74`1 Current Rate $13.00 $13.00 2016 $58.00 $0.38 % Increase since 15 49.41% 49.41°, 2017. $58.00 $1.75 2018 $65.00 $6.42 $6.42 2019. $69.x0 $0.25 $13.00 2020 $82.00 2021 $84.00 3o Increase s"nce 15' 49.41`i6 $2.00 Disposal Rate Adjustment The City had based the current disposal rate off of the R & E Boards dumping fee of$82.00 per ton. Effective January 1", 2021, the rate will be $84.00 per ton. Below are the calculations based on the new adjusted disposal fee. See attached letter from the Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Board Volume Level Weight Calculator Per unit increase New disposal rate 35 Gallon rate calculation: .054 tons/month =$0.11 per month $4.54 65 Gallon rate calculation: .086 tons/month =$0.17 per month $7.22 95 Gallon rate calculation: .130 tons/month =$0.26 per month $10.84 Recycling Rate adjustment The cost of processing recycling fluctuates with the market economy and the industry trend has been declining consistently over the past few years. The attached chart shows you that currently, the cost to bring the City's recycling to a MRF (Material Recovery Facility) is currently at (-$35.18) per ton. The cost to process and January 2020 39.23 78,460 1081 72.58 sort the recycling has continued February 2020 21.52 43,040 1081 39.81 to fluctuate. Oak Park Heights March 2020 18.29 36,580 1085 33.71 April 2020 24.12 48,240 1087 44.38 recycling fee has not been May 2020 23.66 47,320 1090 43.41 visited for an adjustment since lune 2020 20.96 41,920 1094 38.32 the beginning Of the contract In July 2020 22.42 44,840 1098 40.84 I g g August 2020 20.85 41,700 1101 37.87 2015. We would like to September 2020 16.84 33,680 1101 30.59 propose a recycling fee increase October 2020 13.85 27,700 1101 25.16 November 2020 13.32 26,640 1101 24.20 Pounds per Year per home of$0.60 per month per resident December 2020 22.17 44,340 1101 40.27 471.15 to help offset the additional Average for 2020 Tons Pounds Avg homes Avg Lbs Months Average yr total fees of processing single stream 21.44 42,872 1093 39.26 12 471.15 recycling to industry standards. cost per Per Ton Per Lbs Yr Months Cost per Month Avg Recycle Processing Charge 2020 -$33.30 -$0.0167 -$7.84 12 -$0.65 January Recycle Processing Charge -$41.80 -$0.0209 -$9.85 12 -$0.82 Septemher Recycle Processing Charge -$35.18 -$0.0176 -$8.29 12 -$0.69 Avg Recycle Processing Charge 2019 -$40.02 24 of 37 Avg Recycle Processing Charge 2018 -$26.30 Overview Tennis Sanitation is requesting the following rate adjustments for 2021: Volume Level Disposal Appliance/Bulk Recycle Fee Total monthly charge minus CEC 35 Gallon .11/Month $0.75/Month $0.60/month $13.44/Month 65 Gallon .17/Month $0.75/Month $0.60/month $16.12/Month 95 Gallon .26/Month $0.75/Month $0.60/month $19.74/Month Tennis Sanitation takes pride in providing great service to our customers. 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