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Compost Site Improvements -- Approximately 10 gears ago, the entrance to the lea' site was <br />reconfigured to allow for after -hours pickup of finished compost. This has proven to he effective <br />in increasing the use of compost by residents to balance the production versus the demand for <br />finished compost. The site has very high use, and over time the bins have deteriorated and the <br />entry area is in dire need of surfacing and landscaping. The gates have been hit several times and <br />are also in need of replacement. A preliminary plan view of the new entry is attached <br />(Attachment B). <br />The leaf drop off area is also in need of regrading for drainage purposes. Over time, the use of <br />loaders and equipment has caused pooling of runoff. we would propose to regrade the site per <br />the attached site plan (Attachment Q. A runoff collection pore/ would be created at the <br />southeast corner of the site to allow runoff to be filtered through a sand berm as recommended by <br />a 1992 report the City received from a consultant. Total cast for these improvements is estimated <br />to be $503,000. <br />Policy Objectives: To provide an effective, comprehensive, cost efficient leaf disposal program <br />resulting in reasonable casts to all residents of the City and to minimize environmental and/or <br />drainage impacts to the storm drainage systems. <br />Financial Implications: This program is funded out by the itya s stormwater utility. Funding is <br />included within the 2003 Storm water budget for this service. The 2003 budget assumes <br />charging a $10 user fee for the service. There are adequate reserves to cover the cost of the <br />increased program if the Council desires to expand this service to all residents without a <br />registration fee. Improvements to the site would be funded out of the Capital Improvements line <br />item of the stonnwater budget. <br />Staff Recommendation: Staff is seeking direction from Council on how to proceed with this <br />year's program. Planning for the leaf pickup program requires substantial administrative time <br />and communications with residents. The planning process begins in August in order to ensure <br />participation opportunities for residents and preparation of the equipment utilized during the <br />program. <br />Provide staff direction on the Fall 2003 Leaf Program and reconun.end site improvements. <br />Prepared By: Duane Schwartz <br />