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Ms. Bloom noted that the City's goal was to clean out 20% of the stormwater ponds annually; and depending on how they were ranked, as part of the City's operations and maintenance portion of their stormwater permit, some were cleaned more often and on a regular basis or as problems were evidenced. Ms. Bloom noted that many systems had been constructed before current technologies were readily known, and designs continued to improve; with every opportunity taken when retrofitting was possible of existing designs, or to correct past designs. Ms. Bloom noted that environmental awareness, laws and experience have also changed. Ms. Bloom advised that many standard options used twenty (20) years ago that were thought cutting edge at that time, were now considered high maintenance. 8. Organized Waste Collection Discussion Mr. Schwartz summarized the staff report related to discussions in the City of Maplewood about organized waste collection; and their recent vote to continue exploring organizing collection. A copy of the City of Maplewood's staff memorandum dated March 22, 2011 was included in packet materials, outlining their process; and subsequent City Council approval in contracting with a consultant to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP). Sarah Barsell, Roseville Citizens' League (RCL) Executive Board Ms. Barsell noted her attendance at that hearing; and her perception of the City of Maplewood's Resolution of Intent to pursue the process in accordance with State Statute, Section 115A.94 on Organized Collection, to remain legal during throughout the process. Mr. Schwarz advised that his conversations with Mr. Roger Toogood from the RCL indicated that the RCL was interested in holding a public educational forum, possibly partnering with the League of Women Voters, simply as an informational forum. Chair DeBenedet noted that, in his discussions with the League of Women Voters, they advised him that they had already adopted a position on trash collection and therefore, didn't feel they could partner with the RCL on this project. Ms. Barsell provided additional background on her meeting, along with Mr. Toogood, Dick Lambert, and Doug Root, with City Manager Bill Malinen for initial discussion on holding an informational forum by the RCL Ms. Barsell advised that City Manager Malinen had requested that the RCL delay such a forum, pending further discussion by the PWET Commission on the issues. Ms. Barsell advised that the RCL continued to await the PWET Commission's position; and their perception of whether such a forum would be helpful or not; or if it would in fact be legal in accordance with state statute. Ms. Barsell advised that it was the desire of the RCL for the City's legal counsel to review and provide a legal opinion prior to their holding such an informational forum. Page 13 of 18