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retrofits are at approximately 75% in savings. Mr. Schwartz noted that it would be interested to determine the life expectancy of those units in the long-term. Member Vanderwall advised that I.S.D. #623's new school buses were fitted with LED lights; and offered to research their longevity with bus mechanics to see if they were meeting their expected life expectancies. Mr. Schwartz noted that LED lighting had been installed at the roundabouts in the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area, as well as the Rice Street Bridge reconstruction. Mr. Schwartz advised that it would be interesting to determine the support of Xcel Energy in changing-out fixtures. Member Gjerdingen questioned the cost of the City taking the initiative to install their own poles if Xcel Energy was not cooperative or supportive of the retrofitting. Ms. Bloom advised that the average cost of a single street light was between $3,500.00 and $5,000.00; with the City of Roseville having over 1,200 Xcel— owned street lights; and the average cost of operating each street light between $12.00 - $15.00 per month. Ms. Bloom advised that she found Mr. Bieging, the Manager of outdoor lighting for Xcel Energy, and anticipated speaker at tonight's meeting, to be a great resource for the City and its staff Mr. Schwartz noted that, if the City owned the poles, they would also be required to provide a separate facility and conduits to connect each at the City's expense; however, he noted that the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) regulated and scrutinized Xcel Energy in providing those services to a municipality. Chair DeBenedet questioned Xcel Energy's attitude in replacing older fixtures as they burned out, or whether they preferred to do it all at one time. Chair DeBenedet noted the City's interest in replacing high pressure sodium lights and ballasts with LED's, depending on the long-term payback. Mr. Schwartz noted that, as a private company, having discussions with bodies such as the PWET Commission provided good input to them in making those types of decisions. 6. Assessment Policy Discussion Ms. Bloom referenced several attachments included in tonight's meeting packet: Attachment A entitled "Final Assessment Survey— 09/15/2008;" and Attachment B entitled, "Zoning Districts Summary." Ms. Bloom advised that the 2008 Final Assessment Survey had been provided through research of the City Engineer's Association, and noted that she had arranged it by population, as previously requested by Chair DeBenedet. Ms. Bloom highlighted several cities included in the survey; noting that the City of Page 5 of 15