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Mr. Schwartz noted that trails and/or sidewalks would not be appropriate for certain volume streets. It was the consensus of members that often this policy would be used to address existing streets of approximately sixty (60) years of age as opposed to new construction where tools and devices could be readily incorporated. Ms. Bloom advised that she would strengthen references for bicycles and pedestrians throughout the draft policy. At the request of Member Gjerdingen to limit the policy to arterial streets, Ms. Bloom responded that it was the intent of this document for those road already completed over the last 30-50 years, which applied to most Roseville streets, and not to those on a list for future complete reconstruction. Ms. Bloom advised that traffic control management was part of any reconstruction project discussion for collector streets: how to address customer needs and who will be impacted. To be consistent with the proposed policy, Ms. Bloom advised that the City Council had suggested temporary measures be considered initially to ensure that a safety hazard was not created for the traveling public. Ms. Schwartz noted that collector streets would need to be addressed on a case by case basis. Overall, members expressed their approval of how the policy was developing; and suggested cartoons, illustrations or examples for the public's benefit in the final document. Ms. Bloom advised that it was staff s intent to add illustrations to the next draft to come before the PWET Commission; and hoped to have the next iteration to the Commission within the next two (2) weeks, as a strikeout version to incorporate those items from tonight's discussion; and asked that upon receipt, individual members provide additional feedback to staff prior to the October PWET Commission meeting. Ms. Bloom advised that, if conflicting comments were received by staff from individual members, she would highlight those in the next draft for further discussion. Recess Chair DeBenedet recessed the meeting at approximately 8:04 p.m. and reconvened at approximately 8:07 p.m. 6. Asset Management for Public Utilities Chair DeBenedet advised that he had asked Mr. Schwartz to add this to tonight's agenda for PWET Commission discussion, and in conjunction with his Masters Degree thesis for"maintenance and management of utility infrastructure." Chair DeBenedet provided excerpts of his report to members related to asset management in general; and how the Public Works Department could make use of Page 7 of 12