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Chair Stenlund noted his personal interested initially in Section 801.08 specific to excavation and construction requirements, especially in consideration of MS4 drainage requirements, and tree resource damages and ownership of trees in public rights-of-way or areas of open-cut excavation. Chair Stenlund asked that staff provide information on that as part of upcoming discussions, and whether those are addressed elsewhere in City Code, which was duly noted by staff. Chair Stenlund noted the ongoing need to include that public information for enforcement purposes. Chair Stenlund further noted references in current language specific to private use of water tower connections; with Mr. Culver noting this section of code was written in 1964, and while updated in 1995, was in need of updating beyond the City Council charge to make recommendations on ownership of sewer and water laterals. 9. Victoria Street Reconstruction Plan Review As detailed in the staff report, Mr. Culver provided a review of the Victoria Street Reconstruction plans, and public informational meetings held to-date. As part of his presentation, Mr. Culver reviewed parking, mailboxes, unique project features, Minnesota State Aid (MSA) design requirements; storm sewer drainage management; and maintaining the existing characteristics to the extent possible. Mr. Culver further reviewed funding for the project including MSA funds, utility funds, and some assessments (estimated at $150,000 of the total $1.3 million project); sidewalk construction costs partially funded by Park Renewal Project funds;park land; cemetery land not assessable per state law; and work plan schedule during the 2015 construction season. Mr. Culver sought input at this time from the PWETC, especially related to vertical and/or horizontal curves not meeting 40 mph design speeds and potential changes in the roadway profile. Given issues that could significantly impact existing driveways, receipt of an MSA variance to retain the 20 mph speed at the curve at Reservoir Woods, and considering the all-way stop at Roselawn Avenue, Mr. Culver asked the PWETC's consideration in declaring Victoria Street as a 30 mph urban section road to address geometric design concerns, reducing current 40 mph posted speeds. Given that this is a local street with significant residential footage, Mr. Culver noted that problems were encountered managing speeds along some areas. In an effort to reduce current predominant speeds of in excess of 40 mph, Mr. Culver noted the intentional narrower lane reconstruction that would serve as a traffic calming aspect. Mr. Culver noted that residents would prefer a posted speed of 30 mph, and from a geometric perspective costs could be kept down, but questioned if that may create more speed management issues, and sought PWETC input. Page 12 of 14