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possible educational topic could be reduction of household hazardous waste by substitution of less toxic products for commonly used chemicals (i.e. drain cleaner). This event would require City Council approval. It could be advertised in the city newsletter, on the cable TV scroll, and by posters at Curtis Field and the Community Center. RAMSEY COUNTY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS: The County contracts with Dynex Industries to collect household hazardous waste (HHW) at satellite collection sites as well as at Dynex's facility. Laura Kuettel reported that a visit to the Maplewood satellite collection site raised concerns about how the collection is being handled. The site was not monitored and there were no instructions for disposal of HHW. The collection containers were unmarked and it appeared that different kinds of HHW could easily be commingled, creating significant risk of combustion or other harmful reactions. In addition, the 54.9 pound average per participant reported by the County seems too high to be generated by households and raises a question whether the sites are being used for disposal of non household waste. This is a costly program, and the Commission will consider making an inquiry to be sure that it is being conducted and monitored properly. STORM DRAIN STENCILING: The MPCA is inviting cities to stencil warnings on storm drains to deter dumping of hazardous waste in the drains, which lead to the water supply. MPCA provides information and stencils; the city would have to provide paint, safety equipment and personnel. Members discussed the safety and liability concerns raised by placing volunteers in the street and determined that the risk was probably too high. Terry Iverson will find out the number of storm drains in Falcon Heights and will also attempt to determine where complaints of dumping have arisen. When more information is available, it may be feasible to stencil a few drains. In general, however, members concluded that the dumping problem does not appear to be significant, stenciling is not likely to deter someone who is intent on dumping waste, and the project would be difficult to coordinate and dangerous to implement. MEGAMALL TOUR: The tour is scheduled for July 8, 1993, to take the place of the July Commission meeting. An abbreviated agenda for the July meeting will be distributed, and the Commission will take a few minutes to discuss Waste Reduction Week and any other items which cannot wait until the August meeting. COMMISSION GOALS (CONTINUED): As a result of items discussed above, members determined that two additional goals can be included in the annual report to the City Council: (1) Coordinate Waste Reduction Week open house; and (2) Monitor the activities of Ramsey County and other regional entities to determine their efficiency and effectiveness on the local level. Marty McCleery is to bring the "master list" of goals to the August meeting for finalization of the annual report to the City Council. -2-