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City's website at www.cityofroseville.com/projects, and as detailed in the staff report dated September 24, 2013. Discussion included member observation of the water pipe lining process and problems encountered with this new technology, causing staff to recommend deletion of the Transit Avenue segment due to continual delays in this first portion of the project scope; Mr. Schwartz' review of the problem areas and issues to be addressed with this type of application as it evolves, and long-term warranty (15 years for the entire pipe) for full replacement for the work done to- date that exceeds the typical one-year contractor warranty; and potential for the product in the future as these trial applications are evaluated. Further discussion included disappointment with the County Road D project and its contractor's lack of soil stabilization and need for better oversight of the contractor's performance by the MPCA; and the need for better communication between the Cities of Shoreview and Roseville. Mr. Schwartz briefly updated the PWETC on the City Engineer/ Assistant Public Works Director position recently advertised, with 19 applications received and interviews scheduled for the short list taking place over the next week and follow- up for final selection. Mr. Schwartz also noted that the job posting for the Environmental Specialist position was being finalized, and he expected that to be advertised in the next week. Additional discussion was held regarding maintenance by utility crews for annual sanitary sewer cleaning and fall hydrant and valve maintenance; with GIS coverage close to being ready for including valve maintenance smaller than 12" to be exercised as part of work order systems with the asset management software program to accurately map and better track that information, anticipated to be ready by next spring. 5. Pathway Master Plan Build-Out Rankings A Bench handout was provided and entitled, "Pathway Master Build-out Plan" rankings, that included the rankings for two (2) additional PWETC members not previously included in individual and composite rankings; attached hereto and made apart hereof. These were supplemental to those attachments included in the staff report dated September 24, 2013. Member Felice called to the PWETC's attention a missing piece of the pathway plan previously identified: Fairview Avenue from County Road B-2 to County Road C, with a bus stop in the middle of that segment on the west side of Fairview Avenue, currently without a sidewalk to it and no appropriate crosswalk. Member Felice noted that this area provided access to a number of businesses, but was currently very difficult to cross. Member Felice asked that this segment be included in the ranking as a high priority, as she had observed that the Fairview trail was used quite heavily. Page 2 of 19