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commitment to additional lanes at this point but the City and County could continue lobbying them for additional improvements to address capacity issues. Further discussion included the need for increased capacity overall on Snelling Avenue, including extending the BRT further north to TCAPP;projected continued traffic growth on Snelling Avenue and how impacts with additional lanes on I-35W will affect that, with the SRF traffic modeling attempting to project that need; difficulty crossing Snelling Avenue at various intersections; potential grade separations that could help alleviate some issues at key intersections; and how to improve capacity for at-grade intersections (e.g. Lydia Avenue). Additional discussion included signage and trailblazing signs to guide those less familiar with the areas adjacent to Snelling Avenue. 9. Possible Items for Next Meeting—March 24, 2015 • Leaf Collection Program Discussion • System-wide Pavement Delamination Issues (Culver) Mr. Culver advised that the top layer of pavement stripping on local streets seems to have a theme with sealcoating issues. Mr. Culver advised that staff would return with options for the PWETC to consider making a recommendation on potentially stopping sealcoating for a time, and the risks involved both pro and con, in doing so; and budget scenarios and pavement life cycle impacts and maintenance in place of sealcoating. • Sewer and Water Utility Lateral Ownership Continued Discussion • Solar Update • Soil quality examination pavements for parking and the process (Cihacek) • Elections in April of a Chair and Vice Chair (Stenlund) While he was willing to continue chairing the meeting if no one else stepped forward, Chair Stenlund asked that commissioners give consideration to this upcoming election as new commissioners come on board. 10. Adjourn Member Cihacek moved, Member Felice seconded, adjournment of the meeting at approximately 8:48 p.m. Ayes: 7 Nays: 0 Motion carried. Page 19 of 19