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Abstentions: I (Vanderwall) Motion carried. 4. Communication Items Public Works Director Schwartz noted that updates on various construction projects were included in tonight's meeting packet and available on-line at the City's website at www.cityofroseville.com/projects, and as detailed in the staff report dated October 22, 2013. Discussion included Member DeBenedet's concerns with lower temperatures in the fall to place restrictions for completion of concrete and/or asphalt work unless sufficient precautions are taken (e.g. County Road D project) with Mr. Schwartz assuring Commissioners that contractors and subcontractors were well aware of those cautions. Member DeBenedet opined that it would cost residents the same whether a good or bad job was done, and it behooved the City to ensure a good job was done. At the request of Chair Vanderwall, Mr. Schwartz addressed the future programming status for the Rice Street Corridor with the Transit Avenue to Little Canada Road segment currently programmed with Ramsey County for 2016; and the County Road B to Larpenteur Avenue segment in approximately 2020 or 2012; with mill and overlay paving performed as short-term maintenance. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff was currently in the process of filling the City Engineer Position, having received a relatively small candidate pool, while trying to find the best fit for Roseville. Mr. Schwartz advised that applications had just closed for the Environmental Specialist position, having received 98 applicants; and review of those applications currently underway. Given the broad range of qualifications for this position, Mr. Schwartz noted that they had expected more candidates versus the City Engineer position scope. For the benefit of the listening audience, Chair Vanderwall requested that Mr. Schwartz provide a brief synopsis of the annual Fall Leaf Collection program in Roseville. Mr. Schwartz advised that there was a $50 sign up fee, available online or via information provided on the mailed post card for each residence. Mr. Schwartz advised that the program was scheduled to begin on November 4; and hopefully be completed within two weeks; depending on weather and actual leaf drop. 5. Discuss 2014 Utility Rates Chair Vanderwall recognized City of Roseville Finance Director Chris Miller to present a preliminary analysis for proposed 2014 utility rates before City Council final approval in November for the 2014 budget year. Mr. Miller led the Commission through those various utility rates and rate structures, current and proposed, as detailed in the staff report dated October 22, Page 2 of 22