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79 <br />Ms. Amy Schroeder emphasized that the site is more than just a convenience; <br />80 <br />it is a highly valued service and a vital part of Roseville's environmental and <br />81 <br />public works infrastructure. She believes that if this site closes, there will be an <br />82 <br />increase in illegal dumping. This would pose a significant burden for the City <br />83 <br />and its staff to manage. <br />84 <br />85 <br />Several residents expressed concerns about the closure, emphasizing the site's <br />86 <br />convenience and accessibility. They suggested alternatives, such as a vacuum <br />87 <br />shredding program and contractor vacuuming. The importance of the site for <br />88 <br />seniors and the potential rise in illegal dumping were also highlighted. <br />89 <br />Residents were urged to keep the site open and explore a volunteer -based <br />90 <br />solution. <br />91 <br />92 <br />Commission members inquired about the vacuum program, expenses for new <br />93 <br />equipment, and the option of leasing. They also discussed relocating the <br />94 <br />organics collection site to a more convenient location. The potential impact of <br />95 <br />the closure on the City's sustainability goals and the community's <br />96 <br />environmental practices was considered. The idea of exploring a cost -sharing <br />97 <br />agreement with Ramsey County was raised. <br />98 <br />99 <br />Commission members discussed the feasibility of volunteer -based solutions <br />100 <br />and the challenges of managing the site. The potential for a county -managed <br />101 <br />site and its impact on the City's budget were considered. The importance of <br />102 <br />maintaining the site's current services and the potential for increased costs at <br />103 <br />other locations was highlighted. <br />104 <br />105 <br />The commission members expressed their support for explaining alternative <br />106 <br />solutions and ensuring the site's continued accessibility. <br />107 <br />108 <br />Member Brokaw Palalay expressed shock at having to figure out yard waste <br />109 <br />removal in Roseville, contrasting it with Minneapolis, where it was centralized. <br />110 <br />She mentioned the need to bag yard waste and the inconvenience of not having <br />111 <br />a centralized system. She shared her personal experience of taking yard waste <br />112 <br />to Arden Hills to dispose of everything at once. She highlighted her preference <br />113 <br />for a clean yard and her reluctance to compost, despite others finding it <br />114 <br />appealing. <br />115 <br />116 <br />Member Mueller proposed considering used equipment as a cost -saving option. <br />117 <br />118 <br />Mr. Freihammer explained the challenges of acquiring used equipment, <br />119 <br />including the need for inspections and transportation. He stated that the cost of <br />120 <br />a new machine is high compared to its usage, and noted leasing could be a more <br />121 <br />cost-effective option. He also discussed the logistics of moving equipment and <br />122 <br />the limitations of their current setup. <br />123 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />Page 23 of 27 <br />