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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – It was a common theme Thursday evening in the Jamestown City Hall; concerns for curbside recycling implementation in Jamestown.

During the Public Works Committee meeting Thursday evening, Ralph Friebel with the Recycling Center of North Dakota, Inc. informed the council that he had been having trouble finding a bank that could back his business, leading to postponements of curbside recycling.

Friebel informed the committee that all other equipment and purchase were lined up, but the delay stemmed from funding for the carts. Mayor Katie Andersen said she understood that it took time for the banks to get things in order, but concern was brought forth with the constant delays.

Mayor Andersen stated that she wanted there to be better communication between the city and the Recycling Center of ND, Inc. She said there was even talk of cancelling the contract and pursuing another bidder.

Councilman Steve Brubakken expressed his dissatisfaction with the progress of curbside recycling.

During the discussion, City Auditor Jeff Fuchs reported that he unofficially allowed the extension of the beginning service date. Councilwoman Pam Phillips was concerned with the remaining time between now and the January 1st deadline for implementation.

Mayor Andersen says the committee should move forward with getting an official extension in writing along with verbiage of consequences if the January 1st deadline is not met.

The committee unanimously approved.