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33 Mr. Gordie Dahlen explained he has mainly used the leaf disposal site for <br />34 compost. He was aware of various issues with the site. He wondered if there <br />35 had been consideration of turning it into a Ramsey County site so the County <br />36 could help cover some of the operational costs, since,besides Roseville <br />37 residents, other residents also use this site. <br />38 <br />39 Mr. John Hughes and his wife, Valerie,explained that this has always been <br />40 convenient, and they use it regularly, especially in the fall.The leaf dump is a <br />41 basic needfor the residents. <br />42 <br />43 Ms. Amy Schroeder emphasized that the site is more than just a convenience; <br />44 it is a highly valued service and a vital part of Roseville’s environmental and <br />45 public works infrastructure. She believes that if this site closes, there will be an <br />46 increase inillegal dumping. This would pose a significant burden for the City <br />47 and its staff to manage. <br />48 <br />49 Several residents expressed concerns about the closure, emphasizing the site's <br />50 convenience and accessibility. They suggested alternatives, such asa vacuum <br />51 shredding program and contractor vacuuming. The importance of the site for <br />52 seniors and the potential rise in illegal dumping were also highlighted. <br />53 Residents were urged to keep the site open and explorea volunteerbased <br />54 solution. <br />55 <br />56 Commission members inquired about the vacuum program, expenses for new <br />57 equipment, and the option of leasing. They also discussed relocating the <br />58 organics collection site to a more convenient location. The potential impact of <br />59 the closure on the City’s sustainability goals and the community’s <br />60 environmental practices was considered. The idea of exploring a costsharing <br />61 agreement with Ramsey County was raised. <br />62 <br />63 Commission members discussed the feasibility of volunteerbased solutions <br />64 and the challenges of managing the site. The potential for a countymanaged <br />65 site and its impact on the City’s budget were considered. The importance of <br />66 maintaining the site’s current services and the potential for increased costs at <br />67 other locations washighlighted. <br />68 <br />69 The commission members expressed their support for explaining alternative <br />70 solutions and ensuring the site’s continued accessibility. <br />71 <br />72 Member Brokaw Palalay expressed shock at having to figure out yard waste <br />73 removal in Roseville, contrasting it with Minneapolis,where it was centralized. <br />74 She mentioned the need to bag yard waste and the inconvenience of not having <br />75 a centralized system. She shared her personal experience of taking yard waste <br />76 to Arden Hills to dispose of everything at once. She highlighted her preference <br />77 for a clean yard and her reluctance to compost, despite others finding it <br />78 appealing. <br />Page 2of 4 <br />Qbhf!:3!pg!:15 <br /> <br />