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34 <br />35 Ms. Lowry's updates included selecting LHB for the maintenance center, <br />36 license/passport, and dance center, as well as conducting interviews with <br />37 construction managers from at -risk firms. She mentioned the completion of <br />38 several projects, such as sewer cleaning and pathway work. She also noted <br />39 upcoming projects and public meetings, including one about the safety <br />40 conversion of County Road C. <br />41 <br />42 Vice Chair Hodder inquired about the Metro Micro pilot program. <br />43 <br />44 Mr. Freihammer provided an update, explaining the pilot's slow start and <br />45 current progress, and mentioned staff involvement in conferences and volunteer <br />46 work. <br />47 <br />48 Updates were given on the sustainability newsletter, the Environmental Center <br />49 open house, and the climate equity plan, which was also mentioned. <br />50 <br />51 Mr. Freihammer highlighted the council's discussion on gas and electric <br />52 franchise fees and the stormwater projects update. <br />53 <br />54 b. Consider Closure of Roseville Leaf Recycling Center <br />55 Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer gave a brief review of the potential <br />56 closure of the Roseville Leaf Recycling Center. <br />57 <br />58 Mr. Freihammer provided detailed information about the site's history, current <br />59 operations, and the reasons for its closure. The discussion included the potential <br />60 impact on residents, such as increased travel distances and cost savings. <br />61 <br />62 Chair Ficek opened the floor to hear from residents on this item. <br />63 <br />64 Mr. Nathan Wass believed the city should consider how to lessen the impact of <br />65 closing the center, especially for senior residents. He suggested that Roseville <br />66 might revert to vacuum shredding with a truck to haul it away, or perhaps <br />67 residents could place leaf bags on the curb as they had done in the past. <br />68 <br />69 Mr. Gordie Dahlen explained he has mainly used the leaf disposal site for <br />70 compost. He was aware of various issues with the site. He wondered if there <br />71 had been consideration of turning it into a Ramsey County site so the County <br />72 could help cover some of the operational costs, since, besides Roseville <br />73 residents, other residents also use this site. <br />74 <br />75 Mr. John Hughes and his wife, Valerie, explained that this has always been <br />76 convenient, and they use it regularly, especially in the fall. The leaf dump is a <br />77 basic need for the residents. <br />78 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />Page 22 of 27 <br />