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Member DeBenedet moved, Member Stenlund seconded, approval of the July 23, 2013, meeting as amended. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 4. Communication Items Public Works Director Schwartz and Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Bloom noted that updates on various construction projects were included in tonight's meeting packet as detailed in the staff report dated August 27, 2013; and available on-line at the City's website at www.cityofroseville.com/projects. Discussion included the B-2 and Hamline storm sewer project and replacement of the trail with an asphalt surface versus the current mix of concrete or bituminous segments; additional work at the crosswalk near the former School District Center and connections to the Hamline Trail; project schedules over the next few weeks to facilitate the State Fair, Labor Day holiday and start of school/bus routes; and status of the County Road D project with paving and sidewalk/driveway installations scheduled for completion this week, coordination with City of Shoreview engineers for final work, with crews scheduled for watermain replacement on both the north and south sides of the street(2 crews), with the entire project anticipated for completion in mid-October of this year. Further discussion included the status of the watermain lining project on Rice Street anticipated to begin yet this week, but delayed due equipment problems and scheduled over the next few weeks for actual spraying of the liner; status of the Xcel gas main replacement project and concerns about the temporary sidewalk put in place on the Maplewood side not meeting ADA access guidelines for wheelchairs and other disabilities. The new permanent sidewalk will be completed within a few weeks. The contractor will replace or correct segments installed incorrectly. Member DeBenedet opined that when doing major projects, such as the Rice Street corridor, it seemed that significant attention was paid to vehicular traffic control, but keeping access open for those in wheelchairs was often overlooked or insufficient for them to remain mobile. Member DeBenedet cited several recent examples on the Hamline Avenue project when construction warning signs were actually placed blocking sidewalks/handicapped access; as well as limited access concerns for handicapped people accessing the Ramsey County Library— Roseville branch, from north of Highway 36, since that is their only access point. Staff assured the PWETC that they would be on the lookout and remedy those situations when encountered. Page 2 of 10