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Mr. Springman displayed examples of enclosures, signage, large and small organic <br />collection bags, and educational materials used to promote the sites and to inform <br />what was and was not accepted for organic composting. Mr. Springman also <br />reviewed the county's efforts and sources to communicate the services; kitchen <br />caddies, starter kits and loyalty cards. Mr. Springman advised that caddies and <br />starter packets were handed out at yard waste sites along with tips to start <br />composting organics; and supplemental bags available at those sites when dropping <br />off full collection bags. Mr. Springman suggested having them available at City <br />Hall for additional convenience for residents as well as at the collection sites. <br />Mr. Springman referenced a sample service agreement for hosting cities, with a <br />City of Maplewood agreement provided to staff outlining city/county <br />responsibilities and a point person for each agency identified in the agreement. <br />Mr. Culver reported that city staff had been brainstorming with Mr. Springman on <br />potential sites in Roseville. Mr. Culver advised that the City Hall parking lot was <br />already overtaxed and therefore not a viable site; and further advised that several <br />park locations and adjacent parking lots were discussed to determine what made <br />the most sense initially and could prove to be a smaller investment than the leaf <br />collection site. <br />Chair Cihacek asked Mr. Johnson to share some of the specifics of potential sites <br />in Roseville that could serve as an organics drop-off site, including the leaf <br />collection site at County Road C and Dale Street and open space within that site. <br />Mr. Johnson reviewed some of the considerations in determining a site, including <br />potential traffic with any resident of Ramsey County and other municipalities able <br />to use a Roseville site. Mr. Johnson advised that the proposed collection site would <br />consist of a concrete slab with two dumpsters inside the gate adjacent to the <br />compost site with sizing and adequate service worked out with Ramsey County. <br />With city maintenance having reviewed the site, they found no problems, and Mr. <br />Johnson reported that Waste Management had also reviewed and approved the site <br />for access by their trucks. With a gate in place, Mr. Johnson noted that the site <br />could be kept open for 24/7 access; and since it is already a hidden site, staff didn't <br />feel any additional enclosures and related expenses would be needed beyond the <br />existing concrete wall. <br />From the Public Works staff's perspective, Mr. Johnson reviewed the pros and cons <br />of a Roseville organic collection site, with no significant impact identified. Mr. <br />Johnson advised that staff considered having collection bags available at City Hall <br />the best option versus having city staff monitor the leaf collection site for an ample <br />bag supply, with Ramsey County staff monitoring bag supplies in conjunction with <br />weekly pick-up service. Mr. Johnson advised that Public Works and Ramsey <br />County staff would work with the city's communications department for education <br />and outreach to Roseville residents. Mr. Johnson reviewed one of the cons with the <br />yard waste site would be a potential layout change for compost and wood chips, <br />currently experiencing muddy walking conditions and tracking dirt onto Dale Street <br />Page 6 of 11 <br />