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their own trailer for transport or hiring a contractor to haul them. Chair Stenlund asked how that situation could be addressed for residents, especially those unable to pay for those services or unable to haul it off-site themselves. Noting recent discussions about organized and community-based garbage collection, Chair Stenlund suggested a "community trailer" for someone to use and/or interact with their neighbors. While this would be infrequently used, Chair Stenlund noted opined that it would foster community level involvement and get leaves hauled to a mapped location. Member Seigler noted that he simply put the leaves in trash bags and hauled them in his truck; opining it wasn't the City's job to move people's leaves, with indications that 95% had already figured it out and only 5% remained. With Member Cihacek noted the option proposed for haulers providing the service on the City's website, Member Seigler clarified that Chair Stenlund was looking for a free transport service for those elderly or unable to pay for a hauler or having access to atrailer. Member Cihacek suggested the community needed to come together for a contract versus the City, or neighbors getting together on a hauler and price, but putting the burden on them, as long as the City provides the information for them. Member Thurnau noted several neighborhood associations in Roseville, as well as the work of the Community Engagement Commission (CEC) working on what associations would look like, suggesting this may be an option for them, to organize certain areas or neighborhoods as logical sectors to work on pickup management. Member Heimerl suggested educational opportunities during National Night Out or during that time period, to present this information to block captains and get neighbors talking to one another at which time they could coordinate trailers and needs, with block coordination to help the remaining percentage get leaves off their property for the benefit of the entire neighborhood. Member Heimerl also noted the potential to push community fundraising opportunities, with donations for pickup for school organizations or school sports team or faith -based organizations, where students living in a particular neighborhood or spread throughout the neighborhood could work cooperatively to provide the service and reap the benefits. Even if donation based, Member Heimerl opined that there would be more money in raking and transporting leaves versus bagging groceries for a fundraising effort. Member Heimerl opined that the City was doing a good job in getting the information out and educating the public, but opportunities may be available to encourage community-based services until private industry stepped up in the future. Chair Stenlund stated his anticipation of a one-year problem as this change occurs, but not thereafter. Page 6 of 13