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pave a wider strip in this area to support both parking and the pathway. The decision by Council results in widening the shoulder area here by about 2 feet to support the pathway only. The pathway is under construction. Work has been focused on the area east of Fulham to date, but crews are now prepping the area west of Fulham. Paving is expected within the next two weeks but is dependent on contractor availability. • Victoria Street Reconstruction and Sidewalk Project: Staff is starting preliminary work on next year's reconstruct project along Victoria Street south of County Road B. This project will involve complete reconstruction of the roadway, curb and gutter installation at various points, storm water improvements, as well as a new sidewalk. The sidewalk will extend north and tie into the new sidewalk at County Road B2. The City is working with the County and their expected mill and overlay project on Victoria north of County Road B to possibly narrow the roadway to make room for the sidewalk on the east side of the roadway. More information on this project will be available in the coming months. • The City's water tower is currently being painted, both inside and out. Because of this, the water tower is empty and the City's water distribution system is tied into the Arden Hills system. The work is expected to be complete in about three weeks at which time the water tower will be put back in service. Maintenance Activity: • Staff is starting a City wide sweeping of the streets. This will take about two weeks. • Staff has been spending a significant amount of time monitoring and cleaning drainage infrastructure due to the number of rainfall events. • Street maintenance staff is spending a significant amount of time mowing boulevards and maintaining streetscape areas. • Seasonal street maintenance activities continue with general patching operations as well as crack sealing. • Street crews are preparing the County Road B shoulder widening for a pedestrian facility. • Street maintenance crews are preparing a segment of the Langton Lake Pathway for resurfacing. • Utility crews continue with preventive maintenance activities including hydrant and gate valve repairs, meter installations, and sewer jetting (cleaning) operations. Other: TIF (tax increment financing) information. The Commission had asked for additional information on the workings TIF funding. Attached are a couple of documents that explain TIF funding for cities. Attachments: A: 2014 Project Map B: 2014 Sewer Lining Map C: TIF Funding information