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Further discussion ensued regarding timing for the PWETC making a recommendation to the City Council; number of potential applications, with the City having three different meters on the City Center campus; staff's ongoing research and analysis to provide to the PWETC and City Council; continued exploration of community solar gardens and sale of subscriptions; and potential partnership with Newport Partners in administering the project in Minnesota, with their firm requiring additional due diligence before willing to enter into a long- term administrative role depending on the City's goals. Mr. Schwartz noted that, depending on how structured, if every subscriber was considered an investor by the Securities and Exchange Commission, there may be additional reporting required, thereby increasing administrative costs and expertise. 7. 2015 Public Works Work Plan Mr. Culver reviewed the 2015 work plan, deferring longer-term projects, including the MnDOT Highway 36 Bridge over Lexington Avenue for a future meeting, allowing for additional materials and information to be received from MnDOT before that presentation. Mr. Culver displayed the work plan detailed in the staff report and attached maps and reviewed each area as indicated. Mr. Culver noted that the development market was picking up, and he anticipated infill development that would not require any public infrastructure improvements, in addition to those proposed for newer development areas, including in the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area. Mr. Culver reviewed Pavement Management Program (PMP)projects, consisting of the Victoria Street reconstruction and its various components, with preliminary designs available at a future PWETC meeting. In response to Member Lenz regarding the need for additional parking near Reservoir Woods, Mr. Culver advised that staff was in discussions with the Cemetery at this time for construction of a small parking area on the north side of the cemetery; and if that could not be negotiated, he reported that there may be further opportunities to do so on the west side of Victoria for access to the trail/sidewalk amenity. Mr. Culver noted that the roadway would need to be designed to a higher capacity due to Minnesota State Aid (MSA) standards, and advised that staff would be working with MnDOT on minimum widths to maintain a rural feel and reduce curb and gutter needs, and maintain existing drainage systems with ditches in place. Discussion ensued regarding segments of Victoria Street; curb and gutter areas; areas of significant erosion during wetter weather; and opportunities being pursued to enhance stormwater management with this project. Page 14 of 17