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Board Member Bentz stated that if ACE is ultimately interested in some sort of yard waste drop - off option, why not approach them about a trial period just to see what sort of demand and volume of material there is. Chairperson Max liked that suggestion and stated that maybe it could be simplified at first to just accepting yard waste and then, depending on how successful that is, maybe consider expanding it to allow woody debris also. Discussion ensued. Board Member Hassett stated that the due to the new law, bags would need to be compostable. Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that any type of drop -off option should require the material to be debagged and not accept any type of bags at the site. Otherwise, a staff person would need to check each bag and remove all non - compostable bags, which would be rather labor intensive. Board Member Enstrom stated that any type of drop off site should be staffed to ensure adequate maneuvering space for users of the site and to minimize debris blowing off site. Also, there's no way that this type of service can be offered without any type of fiscal impact. It would take all kinds of equipment for composting material, creating the windrows of material etc. Environmental Coordinator Anderson stated that he believed that the only type of option the City would be considering would be more of a yard waste drop off, not a full- fledged composting operation. If the City partnered with a private party and that party wanted to pursue a composting operation, than it would be that party's responsible to develop their business plan accordingly and determine user fees. The City's involvement would be to promote the site and educate residents about it. Consensus of the Board was that if there is SCORE funding available, and if the City meets or exceeds 108% of its recycling goal, than the City should pursue a leaf collection event in 2011. Furthermore, the City should continue to explore a possible partnership with a private party for a more permanent drop off option only if it can be done without any net fiscal impact to the City. BOARD /STAFF INPUT Board Member Enstrom stated that at the last WMO meeting, Assistant City Engineer Jankowski announced that he would be leaving the City and thus he would be leaving his position with the WMO. Board Member Enstrom stated that it was likely that either Councilmember Wise or Mayor Ramsey would be replacing him on the WMO. Environmental Coordinator stated that at the last meeting, he was asked to research whose terms were expiring in March. He reviewed each member's term and when it was set to expire. Environmental Policy Board / December 6, 2010 Page 3 of 4