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Roseville Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission Agenda Item Date: February 24, 2015 Item No: 4 Item Description: Communication Items Projects update: • Snelling Ave Bus Rapid Transit: This project is still on schedule for a 2015 construction timeline with actual bus operations beginning in the end of 2015. • Victoria Street Reconstruction and Sidewalk Project: The City Council is holding a Public Hearing on Monday, February 23`d to consider the proposed public improvements along Victoria Street including the installation of a pathway along the east side of the roadway. Staff will give a quick update on the outcome of the Council's consideration and any significant issues raised by the Council or residents. • TH 36 Bridge Replacement at Lexington Ave: Staff continues to work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation on the design of the bridge replacement project. Plans are well underway and Mn/DOT intends to advertise for bids this fall. • Some minor updates have been made to the 2015 Street/Pathway Project Map to reflect the removal of the Gluck Lane area from the Pavement Management Program for 2015 so that the watermain along Gluck Lane can be replaced in 2016 instead of this year which allows us to better manage the water utility fund expenses. Maintenance Activity: • Street maintenance staff is providing winter snow and ice control as necessary, boulevard tree trimming, and sign maintenance as well as other preventative equipment maintenance. • Utility crews have been busy with occasional water main breaks and other normal seasonal maintenance activity. Frost levels are at 4.5 -5 feet which is normal for this time of year. Solar Update: The City Council authorized the application for Made in Minnesota Solar Credits Program for possible installation of two 40KW Solar PV rooftop systems. A letter of intent has been signed with TruNorth Solar to submit the applications on the city's behalf. We believe the results of the lottery drawing for funding will be available in April. Staff also recently met with Minnesota Community Solar to discuss their business model to develop solar subscription projects in this area They have developed two solar 500KW projects that are fully subscribed in Minneapolis. They only develop projects that are 250KW or larger and currently do not have a project available to Roseville residents for subscription. They indicated a subscriber can typically save 10-15% on their electric energy bill. They are looking for large rooftops and community partners for future projects.