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language may serve to discourage residents from yard composting, and ultimately serve as a <br />setback for addressing sustainable yard waste throughout the City. Mr. Rosen opined that <br />proposed language was too restrictive, making it difficult for some to compost on-site, requiring <br />them to compost off-site and discourage their efforts. <br />Mr. Rosen addressed specific concerns in Section 409.02 of the proposed ordinance, noting that <br />lot sizes in Roseville were larger than those of Minneapolis and St. Paul, creating more yard <br />waste than could be accommodated in two 5 x 5 bins, inclusive of his own yard, and specifically <br />during the fall of the year until those leaves had deteriorated sufficiently. Mr. Rosen noted <br />smaller containers, containing mostly kitchen scraps, actually attracting rodents and causing <br />damage to the vessel itself. <br />Mr. Rosen further addressed specific concerns in Section 409.06 related to management of <br />compost piles; noting that some may be unable to comply (i.e., elderly residents) with <br />restrictions; and noted that there were many ways to manage a compost pile without repeated <br />turning. <br />Mr. Rosen opined that there were ways to regulate nuisances, and a process needed to be in <br />place; however, he opined that he was not confident that this proposed language was the best <br />way to do so. <br />Councilmember Johnson thanked Mr. Rosen for attending tonight's meeting; and opined that he <br />had excellent points for further discussion, but sought how Mr. Rosen would draw a distinction <br />between those abusing current ordinance and those making a bone fide effort at backyard <br />composting; and asked if Mr. Rosen was available to assist staff in further refinement. <br />Mr. Rosen recognized the difficulties in that distinction and the different degrees of composting <br />materials; and volunteered his time and expertise to staff in resolving existing issues. <br />Discussion included need for enclosures or restrictions on compost materials; and the need for a <br />flexible process in managing micro-organisms. <br />Councilmembers requested that staff and Mr. Rosen consult to resolve remaining issues and to <br />provide a more flexible process, while allowing for regulatory prevention of nuisances that are <br />not qualified as composting and modifying language to accommodate those who are attempting <br />compliance and sustainable efforts. <br />