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Regular City Council Meeting Monday,January 12,2015 Page 16 Councilmember Willmus noted that when discussing Rosefest, it was actually on- ly one specific event, the Taste of Rosefest, and suggested continued review with recommendation by the Public Works, Environment, and Transportation Commis- sion(PWETC) to get more events covered. Councilmember McGehee agreed with Councilmember Willmus, and suggested working with the City's Volunteer Coordinator to pursue those efforts beyond just education,but in moving them forward as much as possible without further delay. Mayor Roe spoke in support of the volunteer aspect especially for those specifi- cally interested in recycling and diverting waste; and suggested that they may be interested in making themselves available for third-party events as well such as for renters of the banquet center who want city assistance to incentivize that. Mayor Roe suggested funds could possibly be set aside from the recycling con- tract's profit sharing fund of a certain amount annually to facilitate zero waste events on city property, whether city events or private. Mayor Roe opined that this would send a clear message that the City was actively promoting moving to- ward zero waste. Councilmember Laliberte agreed that the PWETC should look at it and evaluate different events on city property, whether a city organization function or large event by an outside party. Councilmember Laliberte further spoke in support of pursuing a group of interested volunteers to staff those events and continue educa- tional opportunities. Councilmember Willmus suggested they could be identified as the "Zero Waste Reaction Team." Public Comment Kathy Klink, 525 Ryan Avenue W In her role as Hennepin County Master Recycler, and as a Roseville resident, Ms. Klink expressed her enthusiastic interest in being on that volunteer team or assist- ing in any way needed to pursue this effort. Ms. Klink stated that, "I am your ze- ro waste person;" and having facilitated a number of reasonably successful events, reiterated her interest in helping the City and staff with this. Ms. Klink noted that with more interest in zero waste, vendors were moving to- ward that as standard operating procedure, and while it took time to get everyone on board and organized, and needing more than one volunteer, she expressed en- thusiasm that it was doable. Mayor Roe thanked Ms. Klink for her offer, and asked that she coordinate with staff. 16. City Manager Future Agenda Review City Manager Trudgeon briefly reviewed upcoming preliminary meeting agendas