Minutes - Environmental Policy Board - 01/14/2019

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City Planner Anderson confirmed that as long as the City receives the reporting, the tonnage collected can be included in the report to the County. Board Member Hiatt asked if ACE is involved in the process as a co-partner. City Planner Anderson confirmed that he would be exploring that further as to whether the partnership is between ACE and Simple Recycling or the City and Simply Recycling. He confirmed that ACE would be involved in cataloging and corresponding the collection sites to Simple Recycling. Board Member Hiatt stated that he believes that it would be beneficial for ACE to be involved in the partnership because of their positive track record with recycling. City Planner Anderson stated that to his knowledge there would not be an impact to the City for ACE to be involved in the program. He explained that ACE reached out to the City with the possible opportunity. Council Liaison Shryock stated that this would be a great opportunity to pursue cautiously. She stated that many organizations collect donations and resell the items. She stated that education may be helpful on that topic. She stated that she would want to find out additional information from Coon Rapids as well as the terms of the trial period and if there are additional terms after that trial period expires. She stated that perhaps there are additional opportunities after the trial period which could include a common drop-off point or perhaps being a part of the City's recycling events, which would save the organization the gas funds picking up materials from individual. households. City Planner Anderson stated that the recycling events do have a vendor accepting textiles. He stated that an interesting aspect of this opportunity would be the additional materials that could be collected, using the example of children's toys. 6. BOARD/STAFF INPUT • Great River Energy Processing Plant Closing City Planner Anderson reported that the plant is scheduled to close the following day. He explained that the bulk of the waste material from Anoka County was being brought to the plant and therefore will need to be brought to another location. • February Meeting Date (need to reschedule to February 11th or 25th due to Presidents Day on February 18th) City Planner Anderson reported that the February meeting date falls on Presidents Day and therefore will need to be rescheduled. It was the consensus of the Board to hold the meeting on February 25th 7. ADJOURNMENT Environmental Policy Board/January 14, 2019 Page 4 of 5