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9.b)2) Spring "Heavy Metal Day" Meeting Date: 2/16/2010 Agenda Item: � 6 ) � 1 - �i �.J City Council Agenda Report City of Scandia 14727 209�' St. North Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Discuss the date for a"Heavy Metal Day"to be held this spring. Deadline/Timeline: A date needs to be reserved with SRC as soon as possible. Background: • For many years,the Township/City has sponsored a"Heavy Metal Day" for residents to drop off refuse not taken by their regular trash hauler, such as scrap metal, furniture, appliances, tires, etc. These events were typically held in the spring and fall. In 2008 and 2009, only a spring event was held. • The purpose of sponsoring a clean-up day is to allow residents a convenient way to dispose of refuse that has the potential to be stored on their property or may be illegally discarded within the city limits. • Staff and SRC, Inc. have preliminarily identified May 1, 2010 as a possible date for a spring event. • Publicity will include advertisement in local papers and in the City newsletter that will be mailed in early April. Recommendation: Council should confirm the date of May 1, 2010 for"Heavy Metal Day." Attachments/ • None Materials provided: Contact(s): SRC Inc. 651 464-2321 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt,Administrator Heavy metal day