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Ms. Henderscheid noted current MTC rationale for routes to serve <br /> apartment buildings on Hamline Avenue; however, she noted a <br /> preponderance of apartment buildings also along Lexington Avenue, and <br /> from her perspective thought the MTC should also take that into <br /> consideration in their routing. <br /> Member Gjerdingen arrived at this time, approximately 6:37 p.m. <br /> Discussion with Commissioners included more use of Route 83 with <br /> completion and connection to the light rail line; convenience for potential <br /> users along Lexington Avenue; parks/recreation related parking and traffic <br /> congestion issues with the route through Como Park concerning safety <br /> issues with sight lines and multiple stops along the route; amenities along <br /> the route that could potentially use bus service; observations that Como <br /> Park in a fairly urban area only has vehicle access and no mass transit <br /> options; and interest by the MTC in opening a dialogue. <br /> Mr. Moon noted a meeting with the Community Council with the MTC in <br /> March, and asking that the PWETC support discussions related to this <br /> issue, as well as the larger issue for discussion at that meeting, that of the <br /> proposed Snelling Avenue Rapid Transit line. <br /> Chair Vanderwall asked that Mr. Mon and Ms. Henderscheid provide staff <br /> with contact numbers for applicable parties; opining that the PWETC <br /> could at least consider support of this initiative by the Community <br /> Council. <br /> 3. Approval of November 27, 2012 Meeting Minutes <br /> Member Stenlund moved, Member Felice seconded, approval of the November <br /> 27, 2012, meeting as presented. <br /> Ayes: 5 <br /> Nays: 0 <br /> Motion carried. <br /> 4. Communication Items <br /> City Engineer Bloom noted that updates on various construction projects were <br /> included in tonight's meeting packet and available on-line at the City's website at <br /> www.cityofroseville.com/projects, and as detailed in the staff report dated January <br /> 22, 2013. <br /> Discussion included city practice for boulevard and/or right-of-way tree trimming <br /> specific to sight lines for vehicles with twenty percent (20%) done annually to <br /> ensure public safety and health of the species of tree; award in December of 2012 <br /> of the watermain project using the 3M product, with staff currently finalizing <br /> Page 2 of 6 <br />