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Environmental Board <br />August 26, 2015 <br />Page 4 <br />County for funding, but that the City can collect this information to determine the <br />amount of waste diverted from landfills and/or incinerators. <br />Ms. Andrzejewski pointed out that some items, such as a bow and arrow, cannot be <br />donated to thrift stores but the website may provide an opportunity for another <br />resident to reuse them. <br />Ms. Bor asked what premium features entailed if the City chooses to pay $5-$10 per <br />month for the service. Ms. Fonfara said paying would remove the ads from the <br />website and allow the City to choose its own domain name. <br />Ms. Klebba suggested talking with the Eureka Free Store administrators about <br />potential difficulties of the website to help anticipate any future problems. <br />Mr. Sullivan pointed out that it may be impossible to weigh certain items, such as <br />washing machines. Mr. Asleson suggested the website include a list of items and their <br />approximate weights. <br />Mr. Sullivan also suggested recommending a safe zone for residents to meet in a <br />public area to exchange goods. Ms. Klebba suggested the website be reviewed by a <br />legal team and include a disclaimer to prevent liability. <br />Ms. Kaufenberg asked how the website would be promoted. Ms. Fonfara said it <br />would be advertised on the recycling Facebook page, the City website and in <br />newsletters. Ms. Bor suggested advertising in local newspapers. <br />Ms. Andrzejewski made a MOTION to present the Free Store to City Council. <br />Motion was supported by Ms. Klebba. Motion carried 5-0 (Ms. Kaufenberg <br />abstained). <br />7. DISCUSSION ITEMS <br />A. Recycling Updates <br />Mr. Asleson informed the board that on August 24th, City Council approved <br />increasing fees for furniture and mattress collection at Recycling Saturdays. <br />Mr. Asleson and Ms. Fonfara attended the Solid Waste Abatement Advisory Team <br />meeting at Integrated Waste Management to discuss drop-off sites for Organics <br />Recycling collection. They are considering ideas for beginning an organics <br />collection program at parks locations, possibly by partnering with Anoka County, <br />Wargo Nature Center, or the Correctional Facility. Ms. Andrzejewski suggested <br />distributing a Google Survey to residents as a method to connect with neighborhood <br />groups. Ms. Bor encouraged stronger stewardship in schools and churches to educate <br />residents and promote organics recycling. Mr. Sullivan suggested holding an open <br />information session for residents to learn about composting and recycling. <br />APPROVED MINUTES <br />