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Matthew Neudecker, and Sam Trebesch had completed the project and reviewed their report and executive summary. Areas covered included the scope of work, light quality and sources; conversion; sustainability; light pollution; energy savings; maintenance;priority replacement schedule; and cost benefit for such a retrofit and payback time as part of their economic analysis and rate of return. Chair Stenlund advised that their final recommendation was in support of the retrofit, and reviewed proposed approaches to facilitate the retrofit based on a systematic approach to consider high use areas, light locations and wattage based on uses (e.g. pedestrian walkways, signal lights, etc.), vehicle traffic, road safety, environmental benefits, air emissions during manufacturing and energy used in the manufacturing process; and availability of rebates. In conclusion, Chair Stenlund advised that their recommendation was that it was worthwhile for the City to make the conversion as funding became available. Mr. Schwartz noted that the City Council had begun funding $25,000 per year for LED conversion, with 2014 the first year for scheduling thirty-seven fixtures on County Road C for conversion of pedestrian level lights to LED. Discussion included past interest expressed by Xcel Energy, but based on their return of investment or available revenue received through rate increases for customers to fund that conversion to LED. If other members of the PWETC had ideas they'd like to submit for consideration as a Capstone project, Chair Stenlund encouraged them to submit them. Chair Stenlund advised that he was resubmitting his proposal for students to design a community car wash system or kit to fit on a trailer, to be stored in a city-owned facility, for schools, churches or community groups to use for all water to be re- used and soaps and garbage from vehicles properly disposed of. Chair Stenlund advised that the system would be similar to the portable system currently used by the DNR in dealing with Zebra Mussels. 7. Lexington Bridge at Highway 36 Layout Overview Mr. Culver reviewed the preliminary schematics and highlights of the project's elements and timing for MnDOT's replacement of Highway 36 bridges, specifically the Lexington Avenue bridge in this instance. Mr. Culver advised that Ramsey County and the City of Roseville had been working with MnDOT for a number of months on design elements and staging concerns for the overall project, with stormwater improvements and ultimate staging and final bridge aesthetics details to be finalized over the next year. Mr. Culver noted that the project was originally slated to be underway already, but with the acceleration of the I-35E MNPASS system and impacts to the I-35E Page 9 of 18