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City Council Study Session - 10/16/06 Minutes - Page 8 sharing to alleviate future rate increases and expansion of services or a combination of the two to avoid rate increases to Roseville taxpayers; unpredictability of a guaranteed revenue share based on world market conditions; and projected increased material collection with a weekly pick up. Ms. Susan Hubbard, CEO and President of Eureka Recycling, introduced a new packaging collectible, utilized juice and milk boxes, and the growing market for recycling these materials. Ms. Hubbard noted the agreement with Tetrapak, the manufacturer, to add this material to recycling programs in this area in January of 2007, with significant educational materials provided for public awareness. Ms. Hubbard noted that the City of Roseville had a higher participation rate and collection than other communities; and sought City Council input as to their interest in pursuing this material for collection, at an additional cost estimated at $5,500 per year. Discussion included the need for Council decision by the beginning of November to facilitate printing of informational brochures. Council consensus was to direct staff and Eureka to put the materials together for Council discussion and consideration at their upcoming meeting. Additional discussion included used computer equipment and private disposal companies (Asset Recovery and Resource Recovery) collecting the materials at a cost due to lead components, with information available on the City's web site or by calling the City. Ms. Hubbard encouraged residents, if the computers are still working and operating on a Windows-based system, to consider listing them on the free-market web site, an internet-based exchange program of metropolitan area residents, open to anyone in the area, for posting needs and/or items available, with easy access and a secure site at www.twincitiesfreemarket.org. or by linking with the Eureka or City websites.