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RFP process and begin negotiations in 2016 as the contract with Eureka Recycling expires, and as those market issues continue to evolve. Mr. Culver noted that, as heard at the recent annual report from Eureka, they had already addressed reduced revenues being seen and fewer revenue share dollars to the City, which would in turn impact the City's recycling fee in 2016 to its residents due to that reduced market for plastics, colored/sorted glass. Mr. Culver admitted this is disappointing given past history and anticipation of how the contract would work when entering into the agreement with Eureka. Mr. Culver advised that staff was in the early stages of discussing the next RFP for that service contract, which would come before the PWETC for review and recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Culver stated that, depending on how the market plays out, either positive changes will be seen as the market rebounds, or it will be arude awakening as a new contract is pursued. Since the City of St. Paul is beginning their RFP process for an organics and recycling vendor(s), Member Wozniak opined that their decision on a vendor could impact the City of Roseville's choice of vendors as well, since Eureka also serves that City, and may go in similar directions. For the benefit of new commissioners, Chair Stenlund noted the PWETC's development of an RFP that uses a Best Value Procurement process to obtain the best environmental services possible for residents and the City; with a scaled system to rank and weight proposals, reflecting Roseville values. Chair Stenlund noted the honesty and upfront nature of Eureka as a vendor. Chair Stenlund asked staff to include a discussion of organic recycling and "blue bags" on afuture PWETC agenda. 7. Review of Joint Meeting with the City Council Chair Stenlund reviewed topics discussed atthe jointmeeting and thanked members for their attendance and participation. Chair Stenlund reviewed individual Councilmember comments; and consensus items for the PWETC to revisit and make recommendation to the City Council. An excerpt from the June 22, 2015 DRAFT Citv Council Meering Minutes Joint Meeting with Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission (PWETC) Parks and Recreation Commission Mayor welcomed members of the PWETC Commission, represented by Chair Dwayne Stenlund; Vice Chair -Brian Cihacek; andMembers SarahBrodt-Lem, Joe Wozniak, John Heimerl, and Kody Thurnau... As part of tonight's meeting materials, Chair Stenlund noted the PWETC's submission of a neighborhood organized trash collection guide (Attachment A to the RCA) for City Council consideration for the community. Chair Stenlund briefly reviewed the activities and accomplishments of the Commission since last meeting jointly with the City Council, and as detailed in the RCA dated June 22, 2015. Chair Stenlund sought City Council Page 8 of 16