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Residents praise Avondale Estates farmers market and urge curbside composting in master plan update
Summary
Public commenters thanked the board for the successful farmers market and urged the city to include curbside composting in the 2026 master plan update, citing waste diversion and greenhouse‑gas reduction benefits.
Multiple residents used public comment to praise the revitalized Sunday farmers market and local businesses that bring people downtown. Jim Hoover (identified in remarks) and Julie Fleming described strong community turnout and said the market supports small businesses and the city's attractiveness to visitors.
Julie Fleming urged the board to include curbside composting in the 2026 comprehensive master plan update, describing it as a way to divert landfill waste, support local agriculture, and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions. She said she was part of a pilot curbside composting program and recommended the city evaluate making it a permanent component of the master plan. Commissioners thanked commenters and said staff would follow up on program options and reporting formats.
