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his question to the City Council on what they saw as areas of focus over the next <br />year was not adequately answered from his perspective. <br />Vice Chair Vanderwall suggested that perhaps the City Council needed more time <br />to consider that question outside the scope of the meeting. <br />Member Gjerdingen noted the City Council's interest in the Commission pursuing <br />and making recommendation on traffic management. <br />Mr. Schwartz concurred, noting several other examples of unsafe crosswalks, <br />especially on four -lane roads. 44%7 <br />Member Felice also concurred, expressing concern with vehicles not taking note <br />of pedestrians even at painted crosswalks. <br />Member Stenlund referenced page 12 of the City Council meeting minutes <br />referencing asset management and organized solid waste collection. <br />IN <br />Member Feli& noted her attendance at a recent "Talking Trash" meeting, and <br />comments by representatives of the Cities of White Bear Lake, North St. Paul, <br />and Maplewood, and their specific experiences with organized collection, both <br />positive and negative, and some with ten (10) years in the program. Member <br />Felice noted a number of points beyond wear and tear of the roads and safety, that <br />were brought up that she had not previously considered in the Commission's <br />research, including: <br />• Trash collection is a public health issue to ensure that trash is properly and <br />adequately collected <br />Page 3 of 11 <br />