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Chair DeBenedet opined that it was time to move this issue along; and the <br /> proposed next step was a prudent one. <br /> Mr. Schwartz noted the tool for local research developed by the Research Board <br /> at the University of Mankato; and anticipated availability in approximately two <br /> (2) weeks; with the tool designed to predict truck impacts on roads. <br /> Chair DeBenedet noted that the Maplewood Engineer currently partnering with <br /> the City of Roseville engineering staff, Steve Kummer, was in his Master's <br /> Degree program, and his capstone project was trash truck impacts on local streets. <br /> Members concurred that it was time to move this topic forward. <br /> Member Felice noted how nice and positive it would be to have the potential to <br /> reduce prices for residents for trash collection, since utility rates had been raised <br /> significantly. <br /> Member Gjerdingen questioned if the City had a current ordinance in place <br /> requiring residents to have their own private trash hauler, with Mr. Schwartz and <br /> Chair DeBenedet confirming that such an ordinance was in place. <br /> Member Felice noted another positive with the City having an organized waste <br /> hauler contract would be that if a trash house was encountered, it provided a <br /> relationship with one hauler to take care of it more immediately; and also a <br /> contract could be written that allowed residents up to three (3) large items to be <br /> hauled annually. <br /> 9. Possible Items for Next Meeting—August 23, 2011 <br /> • Mr. Schwartz advised that staff anticipated having a draft of the <br /> Neighborhood Traffic Management Policy available, and should serve as the <br /> main topic for that meeting to facilitate the City Council's interest in having a <br /> recommendation from the PWET Commission at its earliest convenience. <br /> Member Vanderwall announced that he had a meeting conflict in August, and <br /> may not be able to attend the PWET Commission meeting. Member <br /> Vanderwall advised that, if he was unable to attend the August meeting, he <br /> would submit his written comments before then; however, he noted that it was <br /> a detailed project, and discussions would probably continue past the August <br /> meeting. <br /> • Chair DeBenedet requested an item addressing Asset Management for Public <br /> Utilities; and advised that he would e-mail reference documents to staff for <br /> dissemination to individual Commissioners. <br /> Page 16 of 18 <br />