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Member DeBenedet provided, a bench handout, attached hereto and made a part hereof, entitled "Resolution for Complete Streets Policy for the City of Roseville, MN." Member DeBenedet apologized for not getting it to the PWETC for their review prior to tonight's meeting; and for sending it in PDF format to staff, rather than as a Word document to allow changes. Recess Chair Vanderwall briefly recessed the meeting at approximately 8:07 p.m. for member review of the handout, and reconvened at approximately 8:10 p.m. Ms. Bloom noted the staff report providing discussions to-date and links to various policies for PWETC review; with the proposed draft Policy developed by staff(Attachment A) staff based on one recently completed for the City of Falcon Heights. Ms. Bloom advised that she would defer to Member DeBenedet to address his suggestions and submitted policy. Member DeBenedet summarized his policy, based on an earlier presentation to the PWETC and City Council by Green Step Minnesota, noting that the City had already accomplished a number of required steps in adopting a Complete Streets Policy, and resulting in development of his draft Policy. Member DeBenedet advised that he detailed those steps already taken and well documented from other various documents already in place and tying to such a Policy. Member DeBenedet noted that all components be initially considered, including finance and revenue components for initial construction and/or reconstruction. Chair Vanderwall noted that the Comprehensive Plan had been adopted in 2010, and asked that the date be incorporated into Member DeBenedet's policy. Member DeBenedet noted his reference to other jurisdictions and their respective policies; and hid elimination of the "opt out" section included in staff s proposed Policy (page 5), opining that this would be too easy, since this policy recognizes the need for flexibility. Member DeBenedet noted his additional language (5) addressing that necessary flexibility. Chair Vanderwall questioned whether"federal" should be included as another jurisdiction in Member DeBenedet's new paragraph. Member Stenlund concurred, noting that federal jurisdiction would address the railroad and gas utilities. While sometimes crossing gas lines, Ms. Bloom questioned if it had ever impacted plans. Member Stenlund opined that a missing component was "green corridor connections;" since the gas utility corridor forced green corridors, he felt it was part of the Complete Streets program; and a wildlife corridor needed to be maintained to avoid increased traffic issues with animals from a safety and traffic Page 13 of 16