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issues as discussed earlier this evening with Mr. Schwartz; all while meeting the <br /> expectations of residents while balancing that with the realities of today. <br /> At the request of Chair Vanderwall, Mr. Culver recognized the need for ongoing <br /> cooperation with Parks & Recreation Department staff and Public Works staff and <br /> commissions to provide sufficient engineering expertise. Mr. Culver noted that, <br /> to-date, the Public Works/Engineering Department had been very involved with <br /> the Parks Master Plan process, and would continue to do so, in conjunction with <br /> their planners and engineers, and as they sought input. Mr. Culver noted that, <br /> while the two departments were separate with separate and sometimes competing <br /> funding sources, they are key to each other's success. <br /> At the request of Member Stenlund, Mr. Culver briefly reviewed his perception of <br /> emerging engineering issues for Roseville, including new technologies of which <br /> he was aware from his traffic background, and opportunities for Roseville to <br /> benefit from them, particular on the signal side as they were able to perhaps <br /> provide adaptive timing of those signals around the Rosedale Mall area, <br /> benefitting the City as a whole and regional traffic issues. Mr. Culver noted that <br /> there are many new technologies and computer software programs available to <br /> provide management tools, as well as making that information available to <br /> residents to improve their quality of life. Mr. Culver suggested that some of those <br /> technologies may be available for use as the Twin Lakes area redeveloped. <br /> Mr. Culver noted that another trend was for"Complete Streets," and recognized <br /> the great work the PWETC had done in updating the master trail system with a <br /> priority to connect the City, opining that was always a challenge if a newly paved <br /> surface was indicated but removal of trees and/or vegetation was required. <br /> Mr. Culver further referenced the recent open house for the Bus Rapid Transit, <br /> using it as an example of new transit opportunities for Roseville, both short- and <br /> long-term; as well as anticipating how bus and light rail may evolve in the <br /> regional area. <br /> Mr. Culver advised that he had only been able to initially skim through the <br /> Comprehensive Plan related to traffic. <br /> Member DeBenedet noted the significant issues with increased traffic from Twin <br /> Lakes and impacts to County Road C traffic at Snelling Avenue and wait times, <br /> particularly during the peak p.m. period. Member DeBenedet opined that as <br /> expressways around and through the City have developed enough, he could not <br /> support further upgrades for Snelling Avenue (e.g. grade-separated throughways) <br /> that would basically serve to provide routes for other communities through <br /> Roseville. Member DeBenedet asked that Mr. Culver take that into consideration <br /> as neighborhoods and areas developed around the Twin Lakes area. <br /> Page 9 of 12 <br />