Trent Meyerhoffer called the developer, and they found a shovel had lodged in the filter system, keeping it from functioning. This was repaired in October and the filter system is now operational. Mr. Kim Slater requested research for a sewer line grant for parts of the City, including 200 South Street. Councilman Rob Smout is concerned that residents on Pioneer Road have to cross the street to get mail. Mayor Butler has already tried several times with the Post Office to get this resolved, but so far they refuse a change Citizen Perceived Needs At the January 20, 2011, Council Meeting, Megan Hirschi said she would like to see the city start a recycling program. It costs 95% less to make things out of recycled material. She would be willing to help the City start such a program. At the February meeting, Lance Allen, Waste Management, said that recycling added to the current contract would cost $2.50 per resident. President Dennis Ilium asked about a sorting program similar to the one at Metro Waste facility in Salt Lake City. Mr. Allen advised that it is more cost effective to have residents do the sorting, because the sorting facility recovers only 10% of the waste, whereas with resident sorting, it goes up to about 30%. Mr. Morris gave the background of the current garbage contract. In 2007, a committee was appointed to investigate garbage service in the community. They recommended approval of a contract with Waste Management for residential solid waste and disposal services. The Request for Proposals from Waste Management included a future option to implement a recycling program. As indicated in the RFP, participation from all residents is required for a successful recycling program. It would include a recycling can at each home with $2.50 imposed by Waste Management. The City would impose an additional $1.00 for the beautification fund, and to provide a buffer if cost increases and if delinquent accounts occur. The total cost for residents would be $3.50, equalling $42.00 per year. As requested, staff checked on programs in nearby cities. Mr. Morris said Harrisville has a mandated program which they consider a success. They use Waste Management. A few residents of Plain City do not like the program and state they will never recycle and don't want the recycle can. The City mandates the can and will not remove it for those residents who do not use it. Most like the program, and some want two recycle cans. The city feels it is a success. Farr West is currently considering a recycling program which is drawing a lot of debate. A mandated program is opposed by many people. Mayor Keith Butler was concerned about increased costs for garbage service, especially for elderly residents on fixed incomes. Staff in our city is concerned that mandated recycling could result in some residents switching back to another provider. That is not allowed under the current exclusive franchise with Waste Management. Residents who now have two cans may be able to eliminate the need for their second can by using the recycling can, which would save them money. Human and ecological environment is improved by recycling. Mr. Morris suggested a garbage committee be formed to explore a recycling program. They would work with Lance Allen at Waste Management for the latest information, cost, and impact of a program. They could meet with other communities to learn more detail about their programs. They could host a series of public hearings on a recycling program, with other communities invited to speak at them. The committee would present the public hearing results, as well as recommendations, to the City Council. If