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County for that market development to happen with a closer transfer station. Mr. <br /> Goodwin recognized the growing interest in organic recycling in Ramsey County. <br /> Member Cihacek suggested using the compost drop offs across Ramsey County, <br /> and while not to scale for city-wide collection, questioned if was a possible <br /> solution. <br /> Mr. Goodwin, with concurrence by Member Wozniak, noted that those sites were <br /> fairly small and often embedded in neighborhoods, creating some difficulties or <br /> desirability in a larger scale operation being permitted within an area of <br /> residential backyards. <br /> Member Cihacek suggested that residents could drop off organics with their <br /> leaves and other materials at those sites. <br /> Mr. Goodwin questioned the percentage of residents willing to haul those <br /> materials themselves, and how participation could be improved upon, advising <br /> that organics represented 30% or more of current garbage tonnage. <br /> Chair Stenlund thanked Mr. Goodwin for his annual update, and asked for his <br /> opinion in trending for 2015 related to revenue. <br /> Mr. Goodwin opined that, at this time, he foresaw no turnaround in areas <br /> experiencing downward pressures at least in the short- or median-term given <br /> market impacts. Mr. Goodwin continued to express his confidence in continuing <br /> education for multi-family buildings through specific communication efforts in <br /> removing higher problem materials called bulkies (e.g. toys, kitty litter pails, etc.). <br /> Chair Stenlund asked that Eureka create an app for smart phones allowing instant <br /> information on items recyclable or not, and additional information based on <br /> symbols on materials. <br /> Mr. Goodwin duly noted that request, advising that Eureka was currently <br /> revamping their website to make it more usable for other applications, including <br /> I-pads, and sought further feedback once that website was launched. <br /> 7. I-35W Interchange Project <br /> Mr. Culver provided a brief update on the I-35W Interchange Project and <br /> anticipated reconstruction at I-35W Northbound at Cleveland Avenue and as it <br /> intersects with Twin Lakes Parkway. Mr. Culver reviewed the plan sheet as <br /> displayed and bidding process, and subsequent financing as well as timelines. <br /> Discussion included timelines for construction; limited storm water work required <br /> as part of the project; current state bid climate; separated process for signal work; <br /> and traffic volume projections as the area continues to expand; and current ratings <br /> of those intersections. <br /> Page 10 of 13 <br />