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e a free market so that new developments can be integrated. He suggested a licensing or some other procedure to ensure that rules are followed. He said he opposes the motion. Ms. Schue said the City sets minimum rates for garbage collection and Eugene has not had the unpleasant experiences with garbage collection that some other cities have had. She said approval of the proposed ordinance is wise. Ms. Ehrman said the council, the Refuse and Recycling Board, and industry representatives have worked well together. She said the council decided it wanted to regulate the industry as little as possible by setting minimum rates. She said she is glad the new rate will be reviewed in a year. Mr. Holmer thanked the staff and the Refuse and Recycling Board members for their work. He said he just disagrees with them. The motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Council Bill 2962 was read the second time by council bill number only. Ms. Ehrman moved, seconded by Mr. Holmer, that the bill be approved and given final passage. Roll call vote; the motion carried, 7:1 with Councilors Ehrman, Schue, Wooten, Bascom, Rutan, Miller, and Bennett voting aye and Councilor Holmer voting nay. The bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19479). e Mayor Obie thanked the Refuse and Recycling Board members for their work. IV. PUBLIC HEARING: LOCAL AND REGIONAL SEWER USER FEE RATES City Manager Micheal Gleason introduced the item. Public Works Director Chris Andersen gave the staff report. She said the council held work sessions on proposed sewer rates on April 22, May II, and June 2. She said the sewer rate citizens pay is composed of a local and a regional rate. The Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) held a public hearing on the proposed regional rate. The MWMC requested a reduction of five percent in the operating and administration budget and use of the reserves. MWMC then recommended approval of a $4.91 rate for a typical single family residence. Ms. Andersen said the council reviewed four options for local sewer rates at its last work session. Mayor Obie opened the public hearing. He said the councilors received copies of letters from Stephen Duffy, President of Eugene Linen, and Tom Kyle, Plant Manager for Chef Francisco, Inc. Mary Bentsen, 950 West 16th Avenue, said she would support an increase in sewer rates if the council assured her the money would be used for the sewers or other needed things. She questioned the council IS priorities for spending money. She said the City should provide for the safety of citizens by - MINUTES--Eugene City Council June 8, 1987 Page 5