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Mr. Freihammer discussed the Hamlin Crossing and Snelling project status with <br />the Commission. <br />5. Ramsey County Environmental Services Center Update <br />Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer introduced Mr. Daniel Schmidt from <br />Ramsey County Environmental Health, who provided an update on the <br />Environmental Service Center opening on April 1, 2025. <br />Mr. Schmidt explained that the new center will include recyclable materials, food <br />scraps, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), electronic waste, and fix -it clinics. <br />He noted that the food scraps pickup program will be rolled out in phases, with <br />Roseville expected to start in 2026. The center will also feature a reuse store, <br />community education programs, and sustainability features like solar panels and <br />geothermal energy. <br />Member Fergus indicated he was excited to use the environmental service center. <br />He wondered if there would be a regular fix -it clinic on site and if that would be a <br />regular event. <br />Mr. Schmidt indicated the County was still working out what that would be, but <br />there will be staff currently running the fix -it clinics that move to different sites. He <br />noted the plan was to operate similarly to how the County was running the mobile <br />sites but have a permanent location and host on a regular Saturday each month. He <br />indicated the county's goal would be to expand the hours of operation and make it <br />more available with a consistent time and space for people to show up for higher <br />participation. <br />Member Fergus explained he was also excited about the food scrap pickup program <br />and wondered how that would work. <br />Mr. Schmidt reviewed the county's process for food scrap pickup at the <br />Environmental Service Center. <br />Member Mueller asked the recycling drop-off if the county will be offering plastic <br />bag and film collection. She would like to see that provided across areas, and only <br />a couple of places currently offer that. <br />Mr. Schmidt explained that that service in the State was temporarily shut down, but <br />there is a different way to recycle plastic bags and lighter films. The county will <br />collect these. <br />Chair Ficek wrapped up conversations and thanked Mr. Schmidt for the <br />presentation. <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />