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Off: 579 Further discussion ensued regarding timing for the PWETC making a 580 recommendation to the City Council; number of potential applications, with the 581 City having three different meters on the City Center campus; staff's ongoing 582 research and analysis to provide to the PWETC and City Council; continued 583 exploration of community solar gardens and sale of subscriptions; and potential 584 partnership with Newport Partners in administering the project in Minnesota, with 585 their firm requiring additional due diligence before willing to enter into a long - 586 term administrative role depending on the City's goals. 587 IAL 588 Mr. Schwartz noted that, depending on how structured, if every subscriber was 589 considered an investor by the Securities and Exchange Commission, there may be 590 additional reporting required, thereby increasing administrative costs and 591 expertise. 592 593 7. 2015 Public Works Work Plan 594 Mr. Culver reviewed the 2015 work plan, deferring longer-term projects, 595 including the MnDOT Highway 36 Bridge over Lexington Avenue for a future 596 meeting, allowing for ad ' 'onal materials and information to be received from 597 MnDOT before that pre 4% 598 599 Mr. Culver displayed the rk plan detailed in the staff report and attached maps 600 and reviewed each area as indicated. Mr. Culver noted that the development 601 market was picking up, and he anticipated infill development that would not 602 require any public infrastructure improvements, in addition to those proposed for 603 newer development areas, including in the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area. 604 605 Mr. Culver reviewed Pavement Management Program (PMP) projects, consisting 606 of the Victoria Street reconstruction and its various components, with preliminary 607 designs available at a future PWETC meeting. 608 609 esponse to er Lenz regarding the need for additional parking near 610 Reservoir Woods, Mr. Culver advised that staff was in discussions with the 611 Cemetery at this time for construction of a small parking area on the north side of 612 the cemetery; and if that could not be negotiated, he reported that there may be 613 further opportunities to do so on the west side of Victoria for access to the 614 trail/sidewalk amenity. Mr. Culver noted that the roadway would need to be 615 designed to a higher capacity due to Minnesota State Aid (MSA) standards, and 616 advised that staff would be working with MnDOT on minimum widths to 617 maintain a rural feel and reduce curb and gutter needs, and maintain existing 618 drainage systems with ditches in place. 619 620 Discussion ensued regarding segments of Victoria Street; curb and gutter areas; 621 areas of significant erosion during wetter weather; and opportunities being 622 pursued to enhance stormwater management with this project. 623 Page 14 of 17