7.a) Staff Report-Garbage at Log House Landing■
M 1 n a c s o t a
Staff Report
Date of Meeting: April 1, 2013
To: Park and Recreation Committee
From: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
Re: Garbage at Log House Landing
Agenda Item #: Ta)
Background:
At the last meeting, the Committee member White asked that garbage collection at the Log
House Landing be placed on the next agenda for discussion. The committee also inquired about
the amount budgeted for Refuse and Garbage Disposal.
In 2012, the City spent $3,033.57 for refuse and garbage disposal at park facilities. This
included $1,824.87 for portable toilets, $835.26 for garbage collection at Log House Landing
and $373.44 for collection at the Erickson ball field. The 2013 budget is $3,500.
Lisa Schlingerman has also contacted the City and asked to have the dumpster removed from
Log House Landing. She supplied the photos included at the end of this report.
Issue:
Should there be garbage collection at Log House Landing? If so, what type of container is
needed?
Proposal Details:
Currently, there is a dumpster placed at Log House Landing. The City is billed based upon
weight of the refuse. Last year monthly billing ranged from $130-160 for service from Amy
through October.
The committee may consider replacing the dumpster with a garbage canister similar to that at
Erickson ball field. This costs approximately $62/month. However, if garbage is left outside of
the canister the City may incur an additional charge.
The committee may consider having no garbage collection services at Log House Landing. The
committee should consider then how people will dispose of their garbage when fishing or
engaging in other recreational activities on the river. Will the garbage simply be dumped on the
ground?
This could result in considerable staff time having to pick up the garbage.
Options:
1) Leave the current dumpster at Log House Landing
2) Replace the dumpster with a smaller canister
3) Have no garbage collection at Log House Landing
Fiscal Impact:
As previously mentioned, the large dumpster costs $130-160/month, May -Oct or about
$835/year.
A smaller canister would cost $62/month, May -Oct or about $375/year. This cost could increase
if garbage is left outside the container.
If no garbage collection is at Log House Landing, the garbage disposal line item of the Parks and
Rec budget could be reduced by $835. However, there may be additional staff time required.
Recommendation:
Option 2.