City Code and Legislative Policy RevisionsMemorandum public Works Department
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Steven J. Stadler, Public Works Director
Copy: Mike Mornson, City Manager
Date: November 7, 2012
Subject: City Code and Legislative Policy Revisions
Staff proposes revisions to the following City Code or Legislative Policies
City Code Section 935: Shade Tree Disease Control
City Code Section 825: Trees in Streets and Public Grounds
City Code Section 2005: Misdemeanors: miscellaneous provisions
Legislative Policy 8D: Solid Waste Collection Procedures
Copies of each Code or Policy showing the proposed changes are attached.
The changes are minor and, in most instances, were made to reflect current practice.
A brief summary of the changes are as follows:
Section 935: Emerald Ash Borer was added to the ordinance.
Section 825: Title changed to "Trees and Landscaping in Streets and Public Grounds".
Approved tree species revised. Section 825.23 added to address plantings and mulch in the
right of way.
Section 2005: Revised to increase tree limb height above streets and sidewalks to 13 feet and
9 feet, respectively, and prohibit planting within one foot of alley or sidewalk edge.
Legislative Policy 8D: Legislative Policy 8-D, Solid Waste Collection Procedures was last
revised March 18, 1997. Since then many changes have been made to our Solid Waste
Collection Policies, Programs and Procedures. For these reasons PW staff made the decision
to revise Policy 8-D to reflect current practice and the Solid Waste Collection Policies, Programs
and Procedures that have evolved since the last revision.
Hopkins City Code
Section 935 - Shade tree disease control
(Rev. 1989) 935.01
935.01. Policy. The Council has determined that the health of the elm, ash and oak trees within the
municipal limits are threatened by fatal diseases known as Dutch elm disease,Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)
infestation and oak wilt disease, respectfully. It has further been determined that the loss of elm and oak
trees growing upon private and public properties would substantially depreciate the value of property
within the City and impair the safety, good order, general welfare and convenience of the public. It is
declared to be the intention of the Council to control and prevent the spread of these diseases and this
section is enacted for that purpose.
935.02. Tree Inspector. The position of Tree Inspector is hereby created within the City to carry out the
provisions of this section and of Minnesota Statues, Section 18.023 as amended. The City Manager is
directed to employ or retain on a continuing basis a suitably qualified person as Tree Inspector, who shall
promptly become and remain certified as a Tree Inspector by the Minnesota Commissioner of
Agriculture. It shall be the duty of the Tree Inspector to coordinate, under the direction and control of the
Council, all activities of the City relating to the control and prevention of Dutch elm disease and oak wilt
disease. He shall recommend to the Council the details of the program for the control of such diseases,
and perform the duties incident to such a program adopted by the Council.
935.03. Shade Tree Disease Control Program. It is the intention of the City to conduct a program of
shade tree disease control pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statues, Section 18.023, as
amended. This program is directed specifically at the control and elimination of Dutch elm disease, EAB
infestation and oak wilt disease and is undertaken on the recommendation of the Minnesota
Commissioner of Agriculture. The Tree Inspector shall develop a program plan in compliance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 18.023, as amended, and the Regulations issued pursuant thereto by the
Department of Agriculture, for the identification and control of diseased elm, ash and oak trees, and shall
be responsible for the making and maintenance of all records and reports related to the program. The
Tree Inspector shall act as coordinator between the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture and the City
in the conduct of this program.
935.04. Nuisances Declared. The following are declared to be public nuisances whenever they may be
found within the City:
a) Any standing or living tree or part thereof infected to any degree with the Dutch elm disease
fungus, Ceratocystis ulmi (Busiman) Moreau, or which harbors any of the elm bark beetles,
Scolytus multistriatus (Eichh) or Hylurgopinus rufipes (Marsch). And also, any dead elm tree
or part thereof with bark intact including logs, branches, stumps, or firewood which has not
been disposed of properly.
b) Any living or standing tree or part thereof in the red oak group (red oak, pin oak) infected to
any degree with the oak wilt fungus, Ceratocystis fagacearum (Bretz) Hunt.
c) Also, any living or standing tree in the white oak group (white oak, bur oak) that poses a threat
of transmission of the oak wilt fungus to other trees of the same species through
interconnected root systems.
d) Any other shade trees with epidemic diseases, including Emerald Ash Borer infestation.
Section 935 Page 1
Hopkins City Code
(Rev. 1989), 935.04
935.05. Abatement. It is unlawful for any person to permit a public nuisance as defined in 935.04 to
remain on any premises owned or controlled by that person within the City. Such nuisances may be
abated in the manner prescribed by this section.
935.06. Inspection and Investigation. Subdivision 1. Annual Inspection. The Tree Inspector or his
assistants shall inspect all premises and places within the City as often as practicable to determine
whether any condition described in 935.04 of this section exists thereon. He shall investigate all reported
incidents of infestation by Dutch elm fungus or elm bark beetles, emerald ash borer or oak wilt. He shall
also inspect all premises and places within the City by April I of each year for elm wood, logs, or stumps
that meet any of the conditions described in 935.04 a), and require by April 15, removal or debarking of
all wood, logs, and sttunps to be retained.
Subd. 2. Entry on Private Premises. The Tree Inspector so designated by the Council may
enter upon private premise at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out the duties assigncd to
him/her under this chapter. Before making any inspection on private property within the City, the Tree
Inspector shall give notice of the intent of said inspections by publishing a notice annually in a local
newspaper.
Subd.3. Diagnosis. Whenever possible, diagnosis shall be based upon accepted field
symptoms. The tree inspector shall, upon finding indications of oak wilt or Dutch elm disease, take such
steps for diagnosis as may be appropriate, including analysis of twig samples from actively wilting
branches by the Department of Agriculture tree disease laboratory, or other laboratories capable of
performing such services approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture.
935.07. Abatement of Shade Tree Disease Nuisances. In abating or ordering the abatement of the
nuisances defined in 935.04, the Tree Inspector shall cause or order the infected tree or wood to be
removed, burned, or otherwise effectively treated so as to destroy and prevent as fully as possible the
spread of the diseases. Such abatement procedures shall be carried out in accordance with prescribed
methods approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. If the Tree Inspector finds that Dutch
elm disease or oak wilt threatens to cross property boundaries or disease control area boundaries, the tree
inspector may require root graft disruption to prevent the spread of disease in this manner. If plowing or
trenching is not possible due to terrain, location, or buried utilities, the tree inspector may require
chemical root graft disruption. These barriers will be placed in accordance with current technology and
plans as may be designated by the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture.
Section 935 Page 2
Hopkins City Code (Rev. 1989), 935.08
935.08. Procedure for Abatement of Nuisances. Subdivision 1. On Private Property. Whenever the Tree
Inspector finds with reasonable certainty that a public nuisance defined in 935.04 exists in any tree or
wood located on private property in the City, he shall notify the owner of such property by certified mail
of the infestation, and specify therein a time (in any event not less than 5 or more than 20 days from the
date of mailing of such notice) in which the infected tree or part thereof shall be removed or otherwise
treated by such owner in the manner specified in the notice and to the satisfaction of the Tree Inspector.
The notice shall also state that if such nuisance shall not have been abated by the owner within the time
provided, it will be immediately abated by the City and the entire cost thereof will be billed to the owner
and if not paid shall be assessed against the property owner under Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.101.
Subd. 2. Assessment of Costs. The Tree Inspector shall keep a record of trees removed
and the cost of abatements done under 935.08 and shall report monthly to the City Clerk all work done for
which assessments are to be made, stating and certifying the description of the land, lots and parcels
involved and the amounts chargeable to each. On or before September 1 of each year, the City Clerk
shall list the total unpaid charges for each abatement against each separate lot or parcel to which they are
attributable under this section. The Council may then spread the charges or any portion thereof against
the property involved as a special assessment under Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.101 and other
pertinent statues for certification to the County Auditor and collection in the following year along with
current taxes.
935.09. City Assistance. The Council may by appropriate resolution provide for subsidies to certain
property owners to assist in the abatement of a public nuisance defined in 935.04 in accordance with the
provisions of Minnesota Statues, Section 18.023, Subd. 4 as amended.
935.10. Transporting Elm Wood and Oak Wood Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to transport
within the City any bark intact elm wood, ash wood or wood from the red oak group that is detennined to
be hazardous, without having obtained a permit from the Tree Inspector. The Tree Inspector shall grant
such permits only in conformity with the State approved removal and wood disposal practices.
935.11. Interference Prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to prevent, delay or interfere with the Tree
Inspector or his agents while they are engaged in the performance of duties imposed by this section.
935.12. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who violates 935.10 or 935.11 of this section is guilty a
misdemeanor.
(Amended, Ord. No. 89-634)
Section 935 Page 3
Hopkins City Code (Rev. April 1996) 825.01
Section 825 - Trees and Land, caping in Streets and Public Grounds
825.01. Permit required. No person may plant a tree within the limits of any parkway or street in the city
without having first obtained a permit from the manager.
825.03. Perin it application. A person wishing to plant one or more trees shall apply to the manager for a
permit, stating the variety and precise location proposed for each tree. After the receipt of such an application,
the city manager shall investigate the locality where the trees are to he placed and shall grant a permit only if,
in his judgment, the location is such as to permit the normal growth and development of each tree. The permit
shall specify the location, variety and grade of each tree and method of planting, including, among other
things, the supplying of suitable soil. The permit shall be good only for the season stated on same in the year
issued, and no charge shall be made for same. No trees shall be planted except in accordance with its terms.
The specifications of the permit shall be such s will secure the suitable location, planting and growth of each
tree.
825.05. Approved trees and spacing along streets and boulevards. Only the following deciduous trees and
varieties thereof shall be planted as street or boulevard trees: Norway maple„ginko, hackberry, honey locust, Deleted: summit green ash.
Jinden, autumn blaze maple, sugar maple, oak, walnut. disease-:csisttmt tam and Japanese Lilac. They shall be - {Deleted: Kentuckyaoff«tret,
spaced when planted in accordance with regulations to be established by the city manager from time to time Deleted: and
pursuant to accepted forestry recommendations and practices pertaining to the several tree species permitted.
(Amended Ord. #96-782)
825.07. Location requirements. No permit for planting of trees shall be given where the clear space between
the curb and sidewalk is less than three feet. where overhead utilities muv be impacted or where lines of' sight
are obstructed to create tant.ential public safety issue. Neither shall a permit be given where the soil is too
poor to insure the growth of the trees unless the applicant or the owner agrees to excavate a suitable hole of not
less than 65 cubic feet and to replace the material removed with suitable good loam.
825.09. Trees removed. Moving of trees and shrubs or trimming the branches thereof made necessary for the
moving of such building or any other purpose shall be done under the supervision of an experienced tree
trimmer acceptable to the manager. If moving or replanting causes the death of the trees or shrubs, the
applicant shall replace the trees at his expense.
825.11. Building materials in street. No building material or any other material of any description shall be
piled up against any street tree unless the tree is first sufficiently protected by a proper guard to prevent
possible injuryand in conformance with all instructions issued for that purpose by the manager.
Section 825 Page 1
Hopkins City Code (Rev. April, 1996) 825.13
825.13. Damaging trees forbidden. No person shall remove, destroy, cut, deface, trim, or in any way in or
interfere with any tree or shrub on any of the avenues, streets or public grounds, including parks and parkways
of the city without a permit from the manager.
825.15. Park and playground planting. Healthy trees in addition to those set forth in subsection 830.05 may be
planted in public parks and playgrounds after permit therefor is authorized and issued by the manager.
(Amended Ord. #96-782)
825.17. Thinning and infested trees. The manager may remove or destroy trees in streets and parkways for the
purpose of thinning out such trees and procuring their proper spacing or to remove trees of a species prohibited
by this section, or if infected by disease or infested by injurious insects when such destruction is necessary to
the protection of other trees.
825.19. Chafing trees. No person shall place or let be placed in any street or parkway any wire conduit or
other thing that bums, cuts or chafes any part of any trees, whether trunk. root or branch. In case the owner or
the person placing same shall fail after three days written notice to take adequate steps to prevent further
injury, the manager may remove the same.
825.21. Paving. No paving of any description shall be laid or maintained by anyone between sidewalk and
curb which will cut off the air and water from any tree. A space of not less than 50 square feet must be left
open for each tree, which space may be covered with suitable, satisfactory iron grate, upon a permit of the
manager to whom the plan for the grate must be first submitted.
825.23. Plantings and landscaping materials. The placement and maintenance of shrubs. flowers and other
plantings_ landscanhw rick and mulch within the limits of anv t>utllic right of way shall be restricted as
fgllo��s j >gck idscaplpg. material may onlV_.be Used in the immediate vic inityol:trccs shrubs
and flowers with a maximum ol•a 2 loot spread lroim the plantings, and h) shrubs and flow rs III uSf l__planted
a sufficient distance from sidewalks to prevent them from eneroaching onto the sidewalk area and in no
instance w;thin one foot of the sidi walk ed 2c.
Section 825 Page 2
Hopkins City Code 2005.53
2005.53. Unauthorized driving of motor vehicles. No person shall drive a motor vehicle belonging to
another without the owner's consent.
2005.55. Alcoholic beverages: public places. Subdivision I. Definitions. For purposes of this subsection
the terms defined have the meanings given them:
a) the term "public place" means any and every public road, public building, highway. alley,
sidewalk, street, avenue, driveway, or other thoroughfare: every public parking lot or area,
schoolgrounds - public or private; and any private parking area or property which contains
signs or is otherwise posted prohibiting loitering or trespassing thereon; the term does not
include locations which are temporarily permitted, licensed, or otherwise authorized for public
or private use in connection with celebrations, fairs, bazaars. or other special events or
activities during such events or activities.
b) the term "alcoholic beverage" means a beverage containing more than one-half of one percent
alcohol by volume.
Subd. 2. General rule. The consumption, exchange or service of alcoholic beverages is
prohibited in public places in the city. For the purpose of this section, consumption, exchange or service
of alcoholic beverages includes the possession of any bottle or receptacle containing alcoholic beverages
which has been opened. or the seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed. for the
purpose of consumption, exchange or service in a public place.
Subd. 3. Penalty. Violation of this subsection is a petty misdemeanor.
2005.57. Trespass. Subdivision 1. General rule. Whoever intentionally does either of the following is
guilty of a misdemeanor:
a) enters upon the land of another and. without claim of right, refuses to depart therefrom on
demand of the lawfully possessor or his agent: or
b) enters upon the land of another, without claim of right of consent of the lawful possessor.
during such hours as entry is prohibited by conspicuously posted signs.
Subd. 2. Demand. A demand to depart may be made orally or in writing or by posting at
reasonable intervals signs which prohibit trespass on the affected land. Any city police officer may be
appointed an agent of the lawful possessor of land for the purpose of making a demand to depart
therefrom.
Subd. 3. No person who has received a written demand to depart pursuant to Subdivision 2 of
this Section shall reenter the lawful possessor's land without the written permission of the lawful
possessor, or the agent providing said demand, for a period of up to one (1) year from the date of the
written demand, as provided therein. (Amended: Ord. No. 97-803: Ord. No. 2012-1047)
2005.59. Nuisances. Subdivision 1. General rule. The things described in the subdivisions of this
section are declared to be public nuisances affecting property, public and private, and public peace and
safety.
Subd. 2. Snow and ice not removed from public sidewalks twelve hours after the snow or ice
ceased to fall thereon.
Section 2005 5
Hopkins City Code (Rev.), 2005.59
Subd. 3. Trees. hedges. billboards, or other obstructions. except buildings erected in accordance
with this code, which prevent persons driving vehicles approaching an intersection of public highways
from having a clear view of traffic approaching such intersection from cross streets for one hundred feet
along such cross streets, measured from the property line, when one hundred feet from such intersection,
measured from the property line.
Subd. 4. Limbs of trees that project over a public sidewalk or street and are less than pine feet Deleted: eight
above the surface of such public sidewalk andthirteen feet above the surface of such street. Trees. shrubs Deleted:,,;,,e
or hedges must be planted a minimum crone foot from the alley or sidewalk edge.
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Subd. 5. Wires except clothes line wires that are strung less than fifteen feet above the surface
of the ground. (Amended Ord. No. 87-584. Sec. 1)
Subd. 6. Buildings, walls and other structures which have been damaged by fire, decay, or
otherwise, and which are so situated as to endanger the safety of the public.
Subd. 7. Explosives, inflammable liquids and other dangerous substances stored in any manner
or in any amount other than that provided by this code.
Subd. 8. Loud or unusual noises and annoying vibration which offend the peace and quiet of
persons of ordinary sensibilities.
Subd. 9. Use of public streets or sidewalks which causes large crowds of people to gather.
obstructing traffic and the free use of the streets or sidewalks.
Subd. 10. Allowing of water, rainwater, ice, or snow to fall from any building or structure upon
any street or sidewalk or to flow across any sidewalk.
Subd. 11. Dangerous, unguarded machinery, in any public place, or so situated or operated on
private property as to attract the public.
Subd. 12. The doing of any thing or act. or any occupation, or any failure to act which:
a) annoys, igjures, or endangers the safety, health. comfort. or repose of any considerable
number of persons: or
b) offends the public decency: or
c) unlawfully interferes with, obstructs, or tends to obstruct or renders, dangerous for passage, a
lake, stream, canal, or basin, or a public park, square, street, alley, or highway: or
d) in any way renders any considerable number or persons insecure in life or in use of property.
It is a misdemeanor for any person. firm or corporation to cause or create any public nuisance, as defined
in this subsection, or to permit such nuisance to be created or to be placed upon or to remain upon any
premises owned or occupied by such person, firm or corporation. (Amended Ord. No. 87-584, Sec. 1)
2005.61. Noise. Subdivision 1. Statement of Purpose. It is recognized that loud, unpleasant, raucous
or prolonged noise has a harmful debilitating and detrimental effect upon human beings, adversely
affecting their mental and physical health, safety and well-being. Such loud, unpleasant, raucous or
prolonged noise is hereby declared to be a public nuisance. In an endeavor to provide for the mental and
physical health, safety and well-being and for peaceful repose of the citizens and neighborhoods of the
city, it is hereby declared to be in the public interest that loud, unpleasant, raucous and unnecessary or
prolonged noise be abated. (Added Ord. 87-586. Sec. 1)
Section 2005
CHAPTER V1114
LEGISLATIVE POLICY #8-D
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION PROCEDURES
1. PURPOSE
1.01 To outline policies regarding all solid waste collection methods and
administrative procedures.
2. REFUSE COLLECTION
2.01 Residential refuse collection in the City service area is provided by the City
for a fee established by Council Resolution, on a once a week basis with an
automated system using containers provided by the city.
2.02 The general location for containers in areas without alleys is in the street
boulevard one (1) to three (3) feet behind the curb line with handle
positioned away from the street (arrows toward truck).
2.03 When alleys are present, and conditions allow, containers are to be located
in the alley. The proper container location is one (1) to three (3) feet behind
the alley edge line with the handle away from the alley.
2.04 The container should be placed a minimum of four (4) feet from any building
or other obstacle and a minimum of four (4) feet from any other container.
2.05 The Public Works Department reserves the right to designate location of
containers to maintain an efficient pattern of collection and/or allow safe
operations.
2.06 Cans in alley locations that require trucks to be backed will only be
collected from the street side of the residence.
2.07 Automated refuse truck operators DO NOT leave the vehicle to move cans
or put extra bags into cans.
2.08 Containers accessibility is the responsibility of the resident. This includes snow
removal to allow pick up during the winter months. Special care should be
taken to place the containers where a vehicle will not block pick up.
2.09 The container may remain at the pick up location only on the pick up day or
until it is collected if normal pick up is delayed. Containers can remain out
at the pick up site continuously only by approval of the Public Works
Department.
2.10 Containers will be stenciled with the home address for identification.
2.11 The resident is responsible for cleaning the container and any repairs caused
by negligence.
2.12 The City will repair damage caused by collection equipment or conditions
beyond the resident's control. Residents may be charged for repairs or lost
containers if negligence is determined by the Public Works Dept. (subject to
City Manager review).
2.13 Items not accepted in the container include but are not limited to; 4e -tires,
junk cars, car parts, waste oil, paint products, lead batteries, all household
batteries (i.e. nickel cadmium batteries, mercury batteries, button batteries
etc.), brush, yard waste, leaves, fluorescent tubes, metal barrels or'drums,
major appliances, and/or ted -hazardous wastes. In addition to these items,
any material banned from disposal through the Minnesota Waste
Management Act will not be accepted inside the container.
2.14 Only refuse which is contained within the refuse container(s) will be
collected. If the resident is present when the container is being collected,
extra refuse equal to two (2) additional containers full, placed in the
container by the resident, will be accepted for an extra charge based on
the size of the container at the property. Fees are set by Council resolution.
2.15 Collection will be performed weekly. In the event of a holiday during the
collection schedule, in most cases normal collection for the balance of the
holiday week will be one day later. However, because of the two day
Thanksgiving Holiday, refuse collection for residents in Thursday's route,
during this holiday, will be collected one day early, on Wednesday.
2.16 Refuse containers must be set out by 6:00 a.m. of the collection day or the
night before.
2.17 The City provides a choice of three different container sizes; 30 gallon, 60
gallon and 90 gallon. Containers selected by residents must be large
enough to contain the household refuse generated each week. The city
reserves the right to designate container size if necessary in cases where
refuse is found to overflow the container or accumulate on the property.
Multiple container requests which equal a larger single size container will not
be allowed.
2.18 Extra refuse containers for weekly pick up (City Service Area) are available
at an additional monthly charge for each container.
2.19 Lids must be closed (not flopped back). All refuse must be confined to inside
the container and not protruding. Protrusion of refuse out of the container is
unsanitary and reason for non -collection.
2.20 Changes in number of containers and container sizes are limited to one
change for each three month period.
2.21 Each occupied Residential Dwelling Unit is required to have refuse services
provided by the city and to pay for that service.
3. EXTRA REFUSE SERVICES
3.01 Carry out service
a. Available (City Service Area) at an additional monthly charge to
disabled residents only (Doctor letter required).
b. The resident must use a city supplied container and have it in an
outside location that is accessible.
3.02 Call Back Service
a. If time allows and under special circumstances, the city may offer to
return to a property on a day other than their regular refuse day for an
additional pick up of refuse. An additional fee will be charged for this
service. Fees are established by Council Resolution.
3.04 Special Bulk Item Pick-up (City Service Area).
a. Conducted weekly (Thursdays) during the year on a call-in basis ONLY.
Call before 2:00 pm on Wednesday for collection on Thursdays.
b. The pick-up charges are established by council resolution and are
based on a per stop and/or bulk item charge schedule. For loose
volume material the fee is based on each 3/4 cubic yard of material
set out for pick-up.
C. Items accepted are those too large for normal refuse container pick
up and MUST be liftable by 2 men. maximum item size 4'X 6'.
d. Place all items at normal refuse collection site. All small items MUST be
boxed or bagged.
e. Keep all items at least four (4) feet from your refuse container.
f. See section 3.06, for items NOT accepted. Major appliances are
accepted through this service.
g. BULK ITEM DEFINITION: Bulk items include furniture, sofas, stuffed chairs,
mattresses, box springs, carpets, major appliances (excluding gas
refrigerators and gas air conditioners), etc.
3.05 Bulk Item Drop Off (City Service Area)
a. A #ee drop off for bulk items will be conducted at a city designated
location twice a year. Fees are established by Council Resolution
b. Material brought by residents to the site will be collected in 30 cu. yd.
roll off containers (licenses will be checked to establish residency).
C. Amount not to exceed three (3) cubic yards [approx. one (1) pick-up
truck load] per household.
d. See section 3.06 for items NOT accepted.
3.06 Items NOT included in these extra pick up services.
a. Hazardous Wastes; should be taken to atk4e Hennepin County Drop
Off Facility . Call Hennepin County for more
information. '
b. Other items not accepted include, but are not limited to; brush, yard
waste, leaves, tires, junk cars, waste oil, paint products, car (lead)
batteries, fluorescent bulbs, HID lamp bulbs, mercury switches,
thermostats, button (mercury type) batteries, nickel cadmium
batteries, gas air conditioners and refrigerators, and metal barrels or
drums.
C. BRUSH ... No brush. Keep brush separate from items set out during
these scheduled bulk item pick ups and do not bring brush to the bulk
item drop off. See Section 4.02 and 4.03 for more information on
brush disposal.
d. YARD WASTE ... No Yard waste/leaves are accepted as part of these
scheduled bulk item pick ups and do not bring yard waste to the bulk
item drop off. See Section 4.03 and 4.04 for more information on Yard
Waste disposal.
1 4. _SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
4.01 RECYCLING
a. Curbside/Alleyway Collection
1. The City provides contracted curbside/alleyway Single Stream
recycling eelle^+��collection every other week to residents
within the City Service Area and by special contract_,—Gs-�
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2. Recycle materials collected are; newspapers; cereal, cake,
cracker, and chip cartons; metal food and beverage
containers (aluminum, bimetal, "tin" cans); glass jars and bottles
(any color); Plastic bottles w4h r Reek /64DPG r RdI RE -
TA, -containers (#1 through #7) excluding those that previously
contained motor oil or hazardous materials, mixed paper; and
corrugated cardboard. Refer to current contract language for
the most up to date information on materials collected.
All rR-ecycle materials are to be-Qlaced in the single stream
car.. ,o -be �stbasic� Gateejeries, and
should be placed them at the designated curb or alley
Corrugated Cardboard that does not fit into the single stream cart
should be =flattened -into 3'X3' pieces, bundled with string;
and placed next to the single stream cart.FeGy lin^ GGRtGiRer.
Small pieGes Gy be iRe ided in the crme bGg es yo F etheF
misce!I Ree is pGper
4. In most cases, recycling containers are to be placed at the
normal ref normal refuse container site, at least four (4) feet
from the refuse container. The Public Works Department
reserves the right to designate location of recycling containers
to maintain an efficient pattern of collection and/or allow safe
operations.
5. Recycle materials must be set out by 6:00 a.m. every other
eraweek on the same day as regular refuse. The container may
remain at the pick up location only on the pick up day or until it
is collected if normal pick up is delayed. A calendar with
recycle weeks designated will be sent to residential refuse
customers annually.
6. Call back service is available, provided that the recyclables
were set out by 6:00 a.m., properly prepared and placed into
the acceptable containers. Missed collections called into the
Contractor by 12:00 p.m. on the day following pick-up will have
recycle material collected before 12:00 the next day. Missed
collections called in after 12:00 p.m. will n<) -t be serviced u4#4 at
the fellewiRg week. earliest possible date.
7. Items not recyclable at this time include but are not limited to;
,Post_ic types eth2r nhrn these e utliRed above, window panes,
oven proof glass (Pyrex), light bulbs, mirrors, Milk GGFfo,R&, paint
cans, aerosol cans, building materials,
fid), and any other materials listed in the current recycling
collection contract or defined by the MPCA as being non -
recyclable. which are nr\t e fliRed in cocoon 4.01.
8. Refer to collection contract for the most up to date information
regarding materials accepted.
b. Recycling Drop Off Center
1. The City provides a free recycling drop off center as an extra
service. The drop off is available to all residents and small
businesses of Hopkins.
2. The drop off center is located at the City of Minnetonka's
Operations and Maintenance Facility at 11522 Minnetonka
Boulevard.
3. Residents/businesses may drop off recyclable items 24 hours a
day. The items accepted at the drop off are the same as those
collected curbside/alley side.inc!ude ne,^lspepersmete! feed
cstiG PET and HDPE tyro, brown
[Brest Geyerc
c4:_ Materials are to be prepared as follows:
1.8, Glass jars and bottles -- Rinse to remove remaining food
substances. Remove lids and rings. Labels do not need to be
removed. Aveid breal<Gge.
2.C, Metal Food Cans -- Rinse to remove remaining food substances.
It is not necessary to remove labels or flatten cans.
3.D- Few -n Corrugated Cardboard -- Flatten and cut into 3' X 3'
feces.
4.€ Plastic -- Rinse to remove remaining food/detergent substances.
Labels do not need to be removed. Flatten.
Plastic caps do not need to be removed..
F >"v agGziRes ORly LeGse, ShiRy, g!GSSY rnGgGzines GRGI ^ataivgS
,"fed. DO NOT bGg, bundle eF fie.
5.G-. Cereal, Cake, Chip and Cracker boxes. Remove food and liner,
flatten box. PIGGe iR srymo r- entGiReF es �,T,�QgQz nesGRa
ca#Glsgs. "
6.4, Refer to collection contract for the most up to date information
regarding materials accepted.
4.02 4.Q2 Brush Pickup
a. The City provides brush pick up free (City Service Area ONLY) on a call
in basis for a designated period of time in the spring and one Tuesday
in the fallfrom i
Sep+ R!;beT. Dates are determined by Public Works Staff. During all
other Tuesdays €ys a fee per pick-up is charged. Fees are
established by Council Resolution.
b.]&-. BRUSH DEFINITION: Tree limbs and branches up to a maximum of 6
inch diameter and 15 20 foot length... includes twigs and other tree
parts within size definition.
c.c—. Brush is picked up from the boulevard side of the residence ONLY due
to height restrictions for equipment in alleys.
d.GIBrush must be stacked on the boulevard in a neat pile, parallel to the
street. Small twigs can be placed in cardboard boxes, but not in
plastic bags. Keep brush far enough away from containers (4 feet) to
allow regular automated refuse pick up. Keep brush at least 5 feet
away from utility poles and parked cars. Do not pile brush under trees
and shrubs, behind fences or under overhead wires.
e.e-: Normally, brush pick up is completed every Tuesdayy except for
holidays and during unusual conditions such as snow storms.
f. Calls are taken through MondayThuf&G[Gy before 2:00 p.m. for
scheduled pick up that TuesdayFr+d-e-y.
g. State Law prohibits mixing brush in the some container with regular
household waste. DO NOT put brush in yeyF re seyour refuse
container.
h. Only brush which is generated on Hopkins properties will be picked up.
Brush from land clearing operations will not be accepted.
4.03 Brush and Yard Waste Drop Off
a. The city provides ea free Brush and Yard Waste drop off site #ronq-pc�id-
The site is open Monday,
erg WednesdaXy e e S from 2:00 pm 7:00 r„ GRGI and -e-P
SSaturdays, The site is located at 3100
Hopkins Crossroads Dates and hours of operation are determined by
Public Works staff.
b. All material brought to the site must be separated according to brush
and yard waste definitions in sections 4.02 and 4.04 and all material
must have been generated within the city of Hopkins boundaries.
C. Materials will not be accepted from lawn services.
4.04 Spring/Summer Yard Waste Program
a. The City provides a free Yard Waste Pick Up (City Service Area) for a
designated period of time in the Spring.�^ +ham ,m the
JGy-' . Dates are
determined by Public Works Staff.
b. A per bag fee is charged during the non -free pick-up period.
Fees will be
collected by the sale of yard waste stickers. Yard Waste- Stickers vii
be sold and -must be affixed to each bag as payment for pick up
during this time period. Stickers may be obtained by stopping at City
Hall or Public Works. They may also be obtained by calling Public
Works; and ordering a minimum of ten stickers which will be FeqUeStiRg
thet theyae mailed out; and the char eau placed on the utility bill.
C. Yard Waste is picked up with a rear load refuse truck by a City crew
on the same day as regular refuse pick-up in the city service area.
d. YARD WASTE DEFINITION: Leaves (with twig stems no longer than 4
inches), grass clippings and similar garden waste will be accepted.
Items not accepted include: No animal feces (please clean up after
pets before raking your lawn), branches, vines, long twigs, sod waste,
shrub clippings, and no garden products such as melons, pumpkin,
squash, potatoes, apples, tomatoes, etc. Place unused garden
products, such as these, into your regular refuse container.
e. Yard Waste must be placed in compostable bags that meet the ASTM
D6400 standards bagged or in a 30 gallon or smaller container
(Tm.-,vim5ize;maximum weight -40 lbs) and placed at
the normal refuse container collection site the some day as scheduled
refuse pick up. Keep Yard Waste materials far enough away (4 feet)
to allow regular automated pick up.
f. State Law prohibits mixing yard waste in the same container with
regular household waste. DO NOT put yard waste in your refuse
container.
4.05 Fall Leaf/Yard Waste Collection
A. Area 1 - Belgrove, Hobby Acres, Park Ridge, Interlachen Park
1.G. The City provides street pick-up of leaves/yard waste in the
Belgrove Hobby Acres, Park Ridge, and Interlachen Park areas using
front-end loaders and dump trucks. This is done because of: the
amount and type of trees in these areas; the cooperation of the
neighborhood associations; and the cost savings to the City due to
the large concentrations of leaves in these areas. pick Up in +
G Fees Gre l-eoRe4ly scheduled sled fee fhe last -week it Oefebe Residents
of these areas are encouraged to place all leaves at the curb area
and avoid bagging due to this clean-up procedure. Leaves may not
be placed in the street until the day before the street pick up. Placing
leaves in the street prior to one day before pick up is a violation of City
Code 615.02 and 800.07.
2.b Residents in these areas are charged a per bag fee for bags
generated in the fall_ +
Stickers will be sold and must be affixed to each bag as payment for
pick up during this time period. Stickers may be obtained by stopping
at City Hall or Public Works. They may also be obtained by calling
Public Works, and ordering a minimum of ten stickers which will
req estiRg thet they be mailed out, and the char e c -es placed on
the utility bill.
3. c-. Yard Waste must be placed in compostable bags that meet the ASTM
D64 Standards bagged or in a 30 gallon or smaller container
(;maximum weight -40 lbs) and placed at
the normal refuse container collection site the some day as scheduled
refuse pick up. Keep Yard Waste materials far enough away (4 feet)
to allow regular automated pick up.
4.d. State Law prohibits mixing yard waste in the same container with
regular household waste. DO NOT put yard waste in your refuse
container.
5. _ Residents in these neighborhoods who live on 5'" Ave N., Minnetonka
Mills Road Washington Ave N County Roads 73 and 5, and Blake
Road will receive free bag pick up as defined in 4.05, B. Area 2 - All
other areas of the City Service Area. This is due to County restrictions
and high traffic levels.
B. Area 2 — All other areas of the City Service Area
l .G-. The city provides free €e4 bagged leaf/yard waste pick up in the fall
for all residential refuse customers who do not live in the areas where
street pick up takes place. Dates
for the Free Fall Bagged Le Ward Waste Pick Up are determined by
Public Works staff.
2.b-. A per bag fee is charged during the non -free pick-up period_ threugh
the seee d week of Weye^^b Stickers will be sold and must be
affixed to each bag as payment for pick up during this time period.
Stickers may be obtained by stopping at City Hall or Public Works.
They may also be obtained by calling Public Works, and requesting
that they be mailed out, and the cost placed on the utility bill.
3.c–. Yard Waste Definition: See section 4.04 d.
4.4-. Leaves must be bagged in compostable bags that meet the ASTM
D6400 standards, or in a 30 gallon or smaller container (i — iii m size
maximum weight -40 lbs) and placed at the normal
refuse container collection site (leaf/yard waste bags, etc., must be a
minimum of 4 feet from the refuse container).
5.� Weather conditions may delay the pick up and/or cause changes in
the scheduling. All efforts will be made to complete the pick up as
scheduled.
6., Yard Waste is picked up with a rear load refuse truck by a City crew
on the same day as regular refuse pick-up in the defined area.
C.g: YARD WASTE DEFINITION: See Section 4.04 d.
1.4: Yard Waste must be bagged in compostable bags that meet the
ASTM D6400 Standards or in a 30 gallon or smaller container
11 size bGg fir' ry^"^^; maximum weight -40 lbs) and placed at
the normal refuse container collection site the same day as scheduled
refuse pick up. Keep Yard Waste materials far enough away (4 feet)
to allow regular automated pick up.
2.-k State Law prohibits mixing yard waste in the same container with
regular household waste. DO NOT put yard waste in your refuse
container.
4.06 Christmas Tree Pick up
Aa. The City provides (City Wide).pick up of Christmas Trees for residential refuse
customers free for a designated period of time in January. CIS G geRerni
budgeted expeRse. After the designated period expires residents must call
in to schedule a brush pick up for a Christmas Tree and will be charged a
fee.
Established 8/18/87
Revised 5/1/95 3/18/97
Revised 10/22/12