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reconstruction costs for water main replacement versus lining based on increased trends. Member Gjerdingen sought clarification on the Josephine Woods pathway related to type of construction (e.g. bituminous and/or concrete), with Ms. Bloom advising that staff was coordinating with the developer, as directed by the City Council, for concrete sidewalk from Dunlap Street to Lexington Avenue. At the request of Member Gjerdingen regarding grading in the area of the cul-de-sac, Ms. Bloom advised that the area had recently been graded, and that she was unaware of a "mound" based on her inspections of the site; and further advised that that segment would be an eight foot (8') wide bituminous pathway connecting to Josephine Road. At the request of Member Gjerdingen, Ms. Bloom verified that the acquisition marker stakes at the northwest corner of County Road B-2 and Fairview Avenue belonged to Ramsey County for the pending project and their negotiations with Wells Fargo for an easement. Ms. Bloom advised that she would remind Ramsey County staff that the stakes were still in place. At the request of Member Stenlund, Ms. Bloom reviewed safety concerns expressed by Member Stenlund in the construction area of Maple Lane at the Dunlap Avenue curve were being addressed and/or monitored. Member Stenlund expressed his frustration with underground utility work in the community (e.g. County Road C, Dale Street, etc.) and their ongoing lack of stabilization for those construction areas in stabilizing potential areas of runoff, and installing perimeter controls, as well as restoring those areas in a more timely fashion. Ms. Bloom advised Members that she would alert Ramsey County of these concerns, as these were Ramsey County-permitted projects. 6. LED Street Lighting Mr. Schwartz advised that he had heard from Xcel Energy yesterday that they would be unable to attend tonight's meeting; and that he had therefore, tentatively put them on the May 2012 PWETC Agenda. Member Stenlund spoke in support of pursuing this lighting option to realize overall return on the investment financially as well as in energy use. Mr. Schwartz concurred that the City was aware of a relatively short payback, with technology allowing for minimal costs and efforts for retrofitting LED lighting into standard fixtures. Mr. Schwartz advised that the majority of the street lights in Roseville are Xcel Energy-owned. Mr. Schwartz further advised that Xcel Energy had recently done a presentation and demonstration in West St. Paul; and appeared to be moving closer to supporting LED lighting; however, the Page 3 of 14