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Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Culver each briefly reviewed project updates and maintenance activities listed in the staff report and attachments dated February 24, 2015, including a solar update. Discussion included potential impacts of construction related to implementation of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) with the only potential impact foreseen being for the installation of fiber for immediate and future use; no further indication from Metro Transit of their consideration of building the Roselawn Avenue station until ridership warranted it; and status of final plans and bidding for the BRT, still proposed for this spring and including two separate design packages for station design. Further discussion included the status of design and specification work on the Lexington Avenue Bridge project at Highway 36 with utility meetings held in the last week, and MnDOT anticipating public open house meetings in the near future,possibly online versus a physical location if indicated. Mr. Culver provided an update on the City Council's action last night in approving plans and specifications for the Victoria Street project and as discussed by the PWETC at their meeting last month, approval of staffs recommended 30 mph speed by declaring the roadway an urban section, a special condition under state law based on geometric conditions along that roadway. Mr. Culver advised that staff had received good public input on the reduced speed and parking (favorable) and efforts to address wetland mitigation with installation of the sidewalk and stormwater treatments proposed as part of the project. Mr. Culver advised that the next step would be to forward plans to MnDOT for their approval. Discussion included the location of the trail on the east side and connected into Reservoir Woods, with an 8' bituminous pathway and 6' concrete sidewalk planned as applicable along the corridor; and the need to consider signage to alert bicyclers to reduce their speed in those areas needing caution. Staff was reminded by Member Gjerdingen to follow-up with MnDOT on railing heights for safety considerations as previously brought forward. At the request of Chair Stenlund, Mr. Schwartz reported that staff had not heard any reports of freeze-ups to-date. 5. Sanitary Sewer Ordinance Update Mr. Schwartz presented the final revised language incorporating discussion of the PWETC from their last meeting and review by the City Attorney as detailed in the staff report dated February 24, 2015. With recommendation by the PWETC, Mr. Schwartz advised that staff intended to bring the document before the City Council at their March 2, 2015 meeting; and sought any further comment of the PWETC based on this latest iteration. Page 2 of 19