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Mr. Freihammer emphasized the importance of involving the commission in the <br />climate action planning process. <br />5. Joint Council Meeting Prep <br />Chair Ficek and Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer discuss the upcoming <br />joint meeting with the city council on July 21, 2025. <br />Chair Ficek proposed a format where commission members present their key <br />projects and discuss council feedback. <br />The commission expressed interest in discussing the council's role in various <br />projects, including the Green Team and flood mitigation. <br />Chair Ficek wondered if the joint meeting with the city council ever involved <br />multiple commissions together. <br />Mr. Freihammer mentioned that there was a particular meeting he recalls that <br />included multiple commissions, but joint meetings usually involve only one <br />commission at a time. He suggested inviting other commissions to provide updates <br />and discuss collaboration opportunities with the PWETC. <br />6. City Campus Master Plan Update <br />Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer provided a summary of the updated Civic <br />Campus Master Plan, which was presented to the city council. He noted that the <br />consultant conducted a facility condition assessment, rating the condition of <br />existing buildings. The main central building is in good shape, while the North and <br />East garages are in poor condition. He explained that the consultant proposed <br />various options for the campus layout, including splitting the building and <br />relocating the VFW. <br />7. Recycling Cart Update <br />Environmental Manager Ryan Johnson provided an update on the recycling cart <br />rollout, thanking Blaze Credit Union for their support. <br />Mr. Johnson explained that the rollout involved staging 11,000 carts at Blaze Credit <br />Union and distributing them across the city. He highlighted the challenges faced <br />during the rollout, including issues with data accuracy and timing. He noted that <br />the streets division assisted with initial drop-offs and swaps, and Waste <br />Management is now handling the rollout of the new dumpsters. <br />8. Sustainability Intern Update <br />Sustainability Intern Ness Carda introduced himself and shared an overview of his <br />background and education. <br />Page 3 of 5 <br />