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Member Cihacek noted now would be the time for the PWETC to make any <br />recommended improvements, and asked if that discussion should be flagged <br />as part of the December 2015/January 2016 PWETC meetings. <br />Mr. Culver advised that, at this point, he was unsure of the timeline until <br />final plat approval was granted at which time the City's ability to provide <br />suggestions or input would conclude. Mr. Culver suggested that be part of <br />staffs communication item updates as applicable; and encouraged PWETC <br />members to follow the Planning Commission and City Council agenda for <br />that specific item, with staff bringing forward updates in future PWETC <br />meeting packets as well. <br />• Future Tour Options <br />Chair Stenlund suggested future PWETC tours could include the solar array <br />at St. Christopher's, and the Eureka Recycling Plant (MERF). <br />Chair Stenlund noted the Eureka Recycling Contract was coming up soon, <br />and the need for reviewing and refining criteria for a new request for <br />proposals (RFP) for abest value recycling contract would be needed, asking <br />that staff allow sufficient time for a thoughtful process in developing that <br />criteria based on today's recycling market. <br />Mr. Culver duly noted that request, advising that it may actually supersede <br />some of the other items listed as the PWETC started assembling pieces for <br />the next round of proposals for recommendation to the City Council, with <br />the current contract set to expire the end of 2016. Mr. Culver noted that part <br />of that updated criteria included whether or not organic recycling was <br />possible under Ramsey County's mandate; and advised that the Eureka <br />contract expiration coincided with that of the City of St. Paul as well, which <br />may impact requests for proposals and any future contract negotiations and <br />pricing. Mr. Culver noted that the City would be seeking assistance from <br />Ramsey County for that process; but admitted it was a good idea to revisit <br />the past proposal and identify the last two years of experience and items to <br />add, change or remove for the next RFP. Mr. Culver suggested this initial <br />discussion occur before the end of 2015. <br />Mr. Culver advised that with a these good topics to cover in the coming <br />months, staff would work through them accordingly for a timely order to <br />consider and implement into future agendas, and provide updates from <br />staff as needed. <br />7. Adjourn <br />Cihacek moved, Thurnau seconded, adjournment of the meeting at approximately <br />7:57 p.m. <br />Cihacek not at October meeting — work related <br />Page 12 of 13 <br />