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costs since the program's implementation in 2006, and a brief review of credentials of the low bidder: Visu-Sewer. Additional discussion included the anticipated potential deferral by Ramsey County Public Works of the County Road B-2 project due to major funding challenges; revisions to future roadway projects; and whether projected growth in roadway needs between now and 2030 will continue to increase, or decrease based on e-commerce impacts to brick and mortar retail. As a bench handout, Mr. Schwartz provided a draft resolution prepared by staff for the PWET Commission on the proposed recommendation to the City Council for organized trash collection, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Mr. Schwartz noted that the resolution remained in draft format and would not proceed to the City Council or out of the PWET Commission pending their review and direction. 5. Park Master Plan Trails and Natural Resources Implementation Parks and Recreation Director Lonnie Brokke was present, along with Parks Superintendent Jeff Evenson, also serving as the lead for the Parks Renewal Program; and Parks and Recreation Commissioner Randall Doneen, serving as the lead for the Resource and Trails Subcommittee for the Parks Master Plan Implementation Plan. Mr. Brokke provided a background on the Master Plan to-date and steps identified to proceed with the $19 million program over a four (4) year period, and detailed on various attachments in the agenda packet materials. Mr. Brokke advised that funded was intended through use of General Obligation Bonds issued through the City's Port Authority; and updated the Commission on the current status of pending litigation by a group of Roseville citizens disputing that process without going to voter referendum. Mr. Brokke noted that staff had been authorized to proceed with the planning process pending resolution through the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Mr. Brokke also reviewed the Best Value Procurement training method intended for future purchases to benefit the community and its taxpayers. Mr. Doneen reviewed the results of programming proposed for Natural Resources and Trails, as provided in packet materials; as part of MP implementation series of civic engagement— statistically based and value based: 3 themes of RV citizens 1) Maintain existing system; 2) More pedestrian-level connections in Roseville through additional trails, connections and pathways; and 3) Maintain and protect the community's natural resources. Mr. Doneen recognized that City Engineer Debra Bloom had greatly assisted the group in understanding community, regional and metropolitan area pathway issues and those plans already in place. Mr. Doneen reviewed proposed and initial trail connection projects as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda packet. The presentation included potential partnership opportunities and challenges; Page 2 of 13