Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board

Others Present:

Judy Hunter, Washington County

Brad Fields, Anoka County

Phil Eckhert, Hennepin County

Barry Schade, Dakota County

Angie Timmons, Hennepin County

Barry Tilley, SWMCB

Kevin Johnson, Lindquist & Vennum

Don Chapdelaine, SKB Environmental

Doug Carnival, McGrann Shea Carnival

Dan Krivit, Dan Krivit and Associates

Paul Smith, OEA

Judy Purman, NRG Processing Solutions LLC

Kevin Johnson, Lindquist & Vennum P.L.L.P.

Zack Hansen, Ramsey County

Leo Raudys, PCA

Mike Robertson, Robertson and Associates

Chuck Wegner, BFI

Irv Stern, BFI Waste Services

Amy Roering, Hennepin County

Mike Lein, Carver County

Mike Kaszuba, Star Tribune

Sue Bast, City of Burnsville

Mary Richardson, RRA

Jan Lucke, RRA

Peg Aho, RRA

Linda Gondringer, RRA

Agenda Item #1. Consent Items.

a. Minutes of the August 27, 2003 Meeting

Commissioner Reinhardt made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 27, 2003 meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ische and passed unanimously on a voice vote.

b. Checks and Claims

Commissioner Reinhardt made a motion to approve the Checks and Claims as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ische and passed unanimously on a voice vote.

Agenda Item #2. Management and Regional Policy.

a. Resolution of Appreciation for Director Enzler

Chair Haigh thanked Sherry Enzler for her contributions to the advancement of the SWMCB’s mission of improving the effectiveness and efficiencies of the region’s solid waste programs since she became a member of the Board in 1999. Commissioner Reinhardt made a motion to approve Resolution 2003-02. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ische and passed unanimously on a voice vote.

b. Source Separated Organics Management Project
Final Report: City of Burnsville

1. Sue Bast, City of Burnsville, presented the final report on the Source Separated Organics Composting Pilot Project. Ms. Bast noted that the goal of the project was to design and implement a successful system for commingled collection of organic materials from residences which could be transferable to other neighborhoods. Commissioner Reinhardt asked if the SWMCB was going to try to compare what the SWMCB has done with what is being done in the City of Wayzata. Ms. Bast responded that the two projects will be compared. Commissioner Harris asked who will be picking up the cost for the Project for the remainder of the year. Ms. Bast responded Waste Management. Commissioner Turner asked what the bags cost. Ms. Bast noted that the cost runs between 30 and 40 cents per bag. Commissioner Turner asked if haulers could potentially drop bags off at the curb and include the cost in the customer’s bill. Sue Bast responded that this was suggested by focus group members.

Commissioner Harris asked how the total project costs broke down. The total project costs was $29,000: $14,500 for bags, $8,300 for educational materials, $3,500 for postage and survey and $500 for delivery of the bags.

c. CRTs and Product Stewardship Initiatives

Zack Hansen and Amy Roering presented information regarding CRTs and Product Stewardship Initiatives. Commissioner Kordiak reviewed the CRT platform adopted by the AMC Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee.

d. Update on Activities:

Chair Haigh noted that the OEA Funding Agreement with the SWMCB has been executed. Chair Haigh also noted that there is a meeting scheduled with Industry to get feedback on the Policy Plan.

Agenda Item #3. Communication and Outreach.

a. Authorization to Release a Request for Bids for Residential Backyard Composting Bins and Food Waste Buckets

Judy Hunter reviewed the SWMCB composting bin projects to date. Ms. Hunter noted that the SWMCB’s 2004 work plan and budget calls for distribution of backyard residential composting bins and food waste kitchen buckets through 10 distribution events in the region. To begin the bidding process, staff are asking for authorization to release a Request for Bids for distribution of residential backyard composting bins and food waste buckets. Commissioner Harris asked for the dates of bin distribution. Ms. Hunter replied the spring of 2004. Commissioner Harris asked if there were any new players in the composting bin manufacturer area. Ms. Hunter noted that she believes there are only two vendors that she is aware of that meet the SWMCB’s specifications.

Commissioner Haigh asked if the web site could be used for distribution of the bins and buckets. Ms. Hunter noted that Hennepin County’s bin distribution project in 2003 had over 70% of their orders come through their web site.

Chair Haigh asked if the SWMCB had done any follow-up with past bin customers. Ms. Gondringer noted that in 2002 the SWMCB conducted a composter bin user study. The results were incorporated into the Plan for the 2004 project. Chair Haigh asked what type of savings the customers are expected to realize from purchasing a bin through the SWMCB. Ms. Hunter noted that bins retail for $60 - $70.

Commissioner Reinhardt made a motion to authorize the release for bids for residential backyard compost bins and food waste kitchen buckets. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Turner. The motion carried unanimously on a voice vote.

b. Update on Activities:
1. Review of web enhancements.

Angie Timmons and Linda Gondringer gave an overview of GreenGuardian.com web site enhancements.

2. Community POWER.

Linda Gondringer gave an update on the Community POWER grant project. Ms. Gondringer noted that the kick-off meeting with Community POWER grantees was held earlier in September 2004.

Agenda Item #4. Collaborative Activities.

a. Agreement with Dan Krivit and Associates for Manufactured Shingle Scrap Recycling Project

Mike Lein noted that the SWMCB Regional Solid Waste Master Plan calls for an increase in the reduction, reuse, recycling and processing of nonMSW, and a reduction in the toxicity of nonMSW. Mr. Lein noted that construction waste is the largest component of the nonMSW waste stream. Based on waste observations completed by staff in 1999 and 2000, the SWMCB decided to target wallboard, wood and shingles for reduction and recycling.

Mr. Lein noted that the SWMCB released a request for proposals for a technical consultant to expand on the work on recycling shingles completed by Mn/DOT and the OEA. Mr. Lein noted that the project will focus on developing custom information and technical assistance packets for each county; holding a workshop for government, industry and association staff involved in asphalt paving and waste management; and providing direct technical assistance to local governments interested in specifying shingle derived asphalt in their paving projects. Mr. Lein noted that two firms responded to the RFP: Dan Krivit and Associate (DKA) and J.L. Taitt and Associates. Based on Dan Krivit and Associates’ experience working on manufacturers’ shingle scrap recycling, DKA's understanding of project objectives; and amount of hours budgeted for the project, staff are recommending that the SWMCB hire DKA. Commissioner Harris made a motion to approve an agreement with Dan Krivit and Associates for the Manufactured Shingle Scrap Recycling Project for an amount not to exceed $24,999.00 for the period October 1, 2003 through December 31, 2004. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ische and passed unanimously on a voice vote.

b. Update on Activities

Commissioner Hegberg noted that there will be an update on Sustainable Building Design at the October meeting.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board

Minutes

Wednesday, September 24, 2003

Metro Counties Government Center