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Page 7, Line 305 (Wozniak) Typographical correction from "The Lode" to The Lodge" • Page 9, Lines 387-389 (Wozniak) Delete lines in their entirety (Recording Secretary's original notes inadvertently not deleted previously). • Page 11, Line 456(Seigler) Correct to read. "...hundreds of thousands of dollars in their homes..." • Page 16, Lines 694 —698 (Gjerdingen) Correct to read: "Member Gjerdingen requested a review of current sidewalk policies in place for public information (e.g. seasonal sidewalk maintenance) that are publically posted, whether electronically or written—and what is legally written out for review, and also current laws. This could include a recommendation to the Parks & Recreation Commission and/or City Council if the PWETC found any gaps." Ayes: 6 Nays: 0 Motion carried. 4. Communication Items Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Culver briefly reviewed project updates and maintenance activities listed in the staff report dated October 28, 2014. In response to numerous phone calls, and questions of the PWETC, Mr. Culver explained the recent addition of blue lights on random traffic signals by Ramsey County, and their purpose. Mr. Culver advised that a grant had been received by Ramsey County to assist in addressing frequent running of red lights; with this tool currently used in other areas across the State of Minnesota, and called "red light confirmation lights" or "blue enforcement lights." Mr. Culver noted that these lights are installed on the back side of the signal head it's mimicking, with the blue light on when the opposing red light is on. Mr. Culver noted that the intent is that the officer can be on the far side of the intersection and if a vehicle proceeds on a red light, it can be aware of that and intercept the vehicle when it reaches their location, creating a safer enforcement option for one officer to manage. Mr. Culver noted that these lights had been used successfully to-date on Highway 13 in Burnsville, in St. Cloud, and Ramsey County was in the process of installing them on several local problematic roadways, including Lexington Avenue from County Road E to Larpenteur Avenue; Larpenteur Avenue from Highway 280 to Lexington Avenue; County Road D from I-35 to Highcrest Avenue; and on the west side of Highway 96. Mr. Culver noted that the lights were very bright in order to be seen during daylight hours. Member Wozniak noted another problem area south of County Road B-2 on a weekday morning; with Mr. Culver responding that Ramsey County was aware of the problem areas and frequent traffic light running. Page 2 of 17