Hennepin County leaders say the added cost is worth it to reduce the organic waste going to landfills or the controversial incinerator in the North Loop.
School-based substance abuse services and other programs are being cut after $27.5 million was rescinded. Providers hope a court battle will restore the grants.
The group of residents seeking to remove Council Member Pam Bakken would need to obtain close to 2,800 signatures for the recall effort to move to an election.