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Member Stenlund suggested use of the school parking lot as a storm water pond, as a"green streets" application; allowing the school to do more with what they had, while still retaining the parking lot(e.g. high heat island, underground retention vaults) and also using it as part of a water quality education model for students and the community. Member Stenlund noted that this would get cars off the road, but still provide parking options. Mr. Schwartz advised that he and Ms. Bloom had discussed such an option at the church. Chair Vanderwall concurred with Member Stenlund, noting that the School District was always interested in projects that allowed them to be good stewards. Ms. Bloom advised that staff was focusing on green areas (e.g. rights-of-way, boulevards, and existing ponds) for water management, noting that the church was very interested in retaining their green space, but remained open to dual use for storm water management as well. Ms. Bloom estimated that, to-date, City of Roseville staff had met with 60-70% of the property owners on the Roseville portion of the roadway, whether at formal meetings or one-on-one on-site. Based on past experience, Ms. Bloom noted that there was usually considerable interest from residents when staff was on-site during the walk through, scheduled for Saturday morning. Regarding the proposed schedule, Ms. Bloom advised that the feasibility report was scheduled for finalization by respective staffs in late November, at which time an estimate would be available of the projected cost per linear foot and how assessments would be addressed; with a December 10, 2012 presentation to the Roseville City Council; followed by a Public Hearing scheduled early in 2013. Discussion ensued regarding continuing with two (2) different water mains for each City and whether this wouldn't provide an opportunity for sharing; difference with the City of Shoreview using well water, and the City of Roseville using surface water through the City of St. Paul; availability of emergency connections shared among a number of adjacent municipalities; and initial interest of residents in undergrounding power lines until they became aware of the cost of doing so. Member DeBenedet expressed his personal preference that the City Council stood firm on staff s recommendations for installation of the sidewalk on the Roseville side, supported by the Pathway Master Plan. Member DeBenedet noted that this was a city-wide need, addressed and frequently updated over the last thirty (30) years, and needed to move beyond the dictates of the immediate property owners. Chair Vanderwall concurred, noting that benefits would be realized once installed. Page 11 of 17