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the extra cost for him to heat the water to a higher degree and the extra energy costs. Mr. Schwartz advising that he would need to review that situation outside of tonight's meeting, taking into consideration automated meter readings, and credits based on usage during specific months preceding or during that month. Mr. Schwartz advised that he would work with the Finance Department to determine if adjustments to the program are necessary. Chair Stenlund referred members to the Chapter 205 of City Code included in the meeting packet and the purpose and role of the PWETC and asked members to review the information outside the meeting. Chair Stenlund briefly touched upon Open Meet Law provisions for commissioners to consider with any e-mail communication or other communication that should be directed to staff for dissemination; and also to be aware of attending meetings or other events where a quorum may be present, to ensure staff has been made aware of that to provide proper notice and posting. Chair Stenlund noted that this was covered in the valuable annual Ethics Training provided by the City Attorney. If there were any questions, Chair Stenlund referred commissioners to staff to advise them. 6. Snelling BRT Presentation Mr. Culver introduced Ms. Katie Roth, Senior Planner with Metro Transit and Project Manager for the Snelling Avenue A-Line Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Since representatives had last attended a PWETC meeting in the spring of 2012 when the feasibility study was just being wrapped up, Ms. Roth provided an update on the project, now getting into the preliminary design stage. Ms. Roth provided an extensive presentation on the proposed BRT's, with the Snelling Avenue line being the first project proposed as one of the highest used routes; and reviewed features and amenities intended to make the route more attractive, with proposed construction to be completed in the fall of 2015. In an attempt to make these corridors more attractive and user-friendly, Ms. Roth noted that Metro Transit was committed to a higher level of snow removal and attention than currently found at some shelters and/or stops. As Ms. Roth reviewed proposed stops at '/z mile intervals along the corridor, Member Felice advocated for a station at County Road B, Larpenteur, and also at Roselawn, even if current ridership was low, opining that ridership would increase as intervals for stops were more conveniently located. Ms. Roth advised that funding was anticipated using MnDOT and State of MN bonding authority, Metropolitan Council funds, and federal grants and formulas. Ms. Roth noted that additional open houses and opportunities for public review Page 4 of 12