07-15-2009 CSMCREEK SIDE SOILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Creekside Compost Facility
July 15, 2009, 4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order by Bill Arndt.
Members Present: Marian Filk, Bob Anderson, Bill Arndt and Steve Cook
Others Present: Gary Plotz, Doug Johnson, Becky Kobow and Steve Heintz
Approval of April 8th Minutes — There were no minutes to consider.
2. September Open House at Creekside
Doug Johnson explained they would like to have an open house with a bus tour of the
Creekside facilities some time in September. He stated the local vendors would set up displays
in the bagging building. After discussion, the committee decided to schedule the open house
for Saturday, September 26, 2009, from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
Doug stated he would notify all local media, send invitations to City Council and customers
and get the word out. He explained there will be scheduled tours, by bus, of the grinder,
bagging line, blending line, turner and screener. Discussion followed on service hot dogs,
chips and coffee.
3. Financials
Steve Heintz, Assistant Finance Director, reviewed the financials and explained the balance
sheets for both Creekside and Refuse (Source Separated). Discussion followed on the
Minneapolis contract. There was also discussion on the emerald ash borer concerns.
After discussion, Mr. Anderson made a motion to approve the 1`t and 2" d Quarter balance and
income sheets for Creekside and Refuse. Seconded by Ms. Filk, the motion carried
unanimously.
4. Strategic Plan
Doug Johnson commented on the following completed items of the strategic plan
Public education was implemented at the County Fair, September Open House, Trimester
Teaching at School, survey of private and independent customers, and energy reduction in the
facility. He commented on the possibility of converting waste to pellets to heat the buildings.
They are working toward zero waste at the facility.
Miscellaneous
Bob Anderson asked about the building expansion. Doug explained they will not be looking at
expansion for 1 to 2 years. He stated he is negotiating with a company to bag wood burning
pellets and if that is successful they will begin the building expansion project. The black top
project is the most important presently. Gary Plotz explained the City is taking a conservative
approach and the 8,000 sq. ft. of asphalt was approved by the City Council and also the
conveyor system was approved. Doug Johnson stated they should be bagging the pellets by
the end of July or in August.
Marian Filk had questions on the actual duties of this board and if she was as effective as
maybe Nathan Winter would be on the committee. Bill Arndt stated she was an important
representative from the gardener group.
Bob Anderson stated concerns with odors for the site for a couple of days in July. Doug stated
he can't promise odor free days with humidity changes in the summer. Bob also noted weeds
in the trees and Doug stated he would take care of the weeds.
6. Adjournment
Bob Anderson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Marian Filk, the meeting adjourned at
5:30 p.m.