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� <br />Response: [requires further studyj This recommendation is <br />suggested as one of the al.ternatives to the previous recommenda- <br />tion requiring further study. <br />Leaf com ost 8ite: <br />The leaf compost site is an integral part of Roseville's leaf <br />collection prograxn. City crews and Roseville residents deposit <br />collected leaves at this site. Recent restrictions in the dis- <br />posal of yard wastes has resulted in increased usage. <br />/..-�-----.-.. ..... <br />Reaommendatiaa 1: Cansult with the Ramsey Coun�p Harticulturist <br />on proper leaf compostinq techniqueg to yield qood compast and ,t <br />minimum odors. <br />� <br />� <br />Response: [recl►zires further study] A study conducted by Wes�ern � <br />Kentucky University and Bowling Green resulted in the development �' <br />of acceptable procedures for converting leaves into compost. They � <br />include grinding leaves, 8 x 10 x 20 foot windrows turned every ,��-�' <br />few weeks, and adding nitrogen. This program would result in a <br />much improved compost in six months, but at a cost of additional <br />labor to the City and wauld require a much larger site, <br />according to the Public Works Director. <br />If the Leaf Collectzon Program continues in its pr�sent farm, <br />then the compast site becomes a necessary adjunct, City staff <br />should be directed to explore the possibiiities of improving the <br />quality of the compost inc].uding: <br />� <br />o leaving the site where it is, �s ;.�r,.�..�,�x�- i� ����.:: �..--� �"--•ti �` �� <br />.�_.��, t <br />o turning the Ieaves more often, ,n��- �;,�..��-��` �,�, �,�; '.'F!`.� <br />�;""� ;� �C._t __ <br />o finding an alternate site, <br />o closing the site and utilizing the County's existing <br />compost sites. <br />It is recommended that the C�ty continue to study proper <br />composting techniques by consulting with experts in this area. <br />Recointaendation 2: Promote use of the Roseville leaf compost site <br />and extend th� ��open hours�� during the sprinq and fall seasans. <br />Encourage removal of finished compost from the site. <br />Response: [requires further study] The Parks and Recreatzan <br />Director has indicated that residents often leave bags of leaves <br />outside the gates, indicating a need for expanding open hours. <br />Announcements in the City News--�etters and on cable can be used <br />to encourage residents to pick up and use the prepared compost <br />for their gardening purposes. <br />It is recommended that staff be directed to further study this <br />recommendation, in order to determine: <br />o if expanded hours are necessary, <br />� <br />� <br />,� <br />