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{ Session 1533, Minutes Page 8 1Le December 10, 1990 the program--too large and bulky, hard to manage, no driveway, difficulty in maneuvering in bad weather, etc. She has had few coaplaints recently, and said the City is looking much neater and cleaner. She said she has received calls recently from those who do not yet have the carts, but want them. Mr. Adams agreed, adding that he has received much more in the way of posi- tive rather than negative feedback, especially recently. He also has taken calls from residents who want the carts in their neighborhoods, noting that those who are still using bags have experienced a larger number of crows in their area. He agreed with the Mayor that communications with residents have not always been effective and that improvements must be made. He said strong educational efforts will have to be made regarding the state law prohibiting yard waste from being included with regular refuse next year. He suggested that Council consider forming a citizen task force with a sunset provision to study this matter, and help inform the citizenry of the need for recycling. Mr. Schoomer said that was an excellent idea and Council should proceed to set up such a body quickly. Regarding polycarts, he felt most residents who have them think they're wonderful, however, a very small but vocal minority do not like them. He said the City should continue expanding the programs already in place, as well as adding new recycling categories (glass in 1991, plastic in 1992) and particularly to push for increased citizen participation in the curbside programs. He also hoped that ways could be found to dispose of things such as tires, batteries and other items that have a toxic impact. Mr. Wagner agreed with earlier comments on the polycarts, adding that some residents objected strenuously to reducing pickups to once a week, although that seems to have become more acceptable. He asked Mr. 011endorff when the cart program will be expanded to the entire city. The City Manager said sev- eral more neighborhoods were to be added in March, however, he was waiting for a thorough analysis of the trial program (to be finished at the end of January) before the City commits to spending additional funds. Mrs. Schuman said those in the experimental program were told they would be surveyed six months after the program began, and she wanted to know if that will still be done. Mr. 011endorff said it will be a sampling, not a survey of all participants. Mr. Price said there are many things citizens can do to recycle even without organized programs, but he felt not enough effort has been made to educate citizens on the programs that are available, such as newspaper recycling. He felt more citizens would recycle if they realized haw important it is. Mayor Majerus agreed that communication is a problem and that not many effec- tive ways are available to educate citizens. She also felt the idea of a task force was excellent. Mrs. Schuman concurred, noting that many people with expertise in recycling, knowing of her interest in this subject, have called her over the last few Cre years. Some of these people are in a position to help the City in terms of developing a market, establishing priorities in the waste management programs and helping to educate the community. She would like to see a written plan