Anoka Asks Trash Haulers For ‘Best And Final’ Offer

The primary election, but the fate of organized trash hauling into the voters hands, and they city of Anoka has asked for a “best and final” contract offer should the voters answer “yes” in November. It happened on Aug. 19 as the City Council voted to reject a contract given to them on Aug. 1 and set a special meeting on Aug. 26 to be presented with a new one.

“People want to understand the details of what they would be voting on: what would that look like?” Council member Erik Skogquist said. “We want to get as much information available to the public so that they can make an informed choice. … My understanding is (Mounds View) got some very competitive bids and offers that reduce prices for a lot of people. It’s worth us at least pursuing this.”

SOURCE: Hometown Source