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34 being done in the area. On a related note, Mr. Culver reported that the City Council 35 had elected to bond for funds within that TIF District 17 allowing other projects 36 eligible for funding rather than the District expiring and losing that funding option. 37 38 Member Cihacek asked if the additional funds could provide an opportunity for 39 furthering the efforts of the Master Pathway Plan in that section. 40 41 Mr. Culver responded that was a good point and question, noting that sidewalk was 42 already installed adjacent to Walmart, and will be extended as part of any new 43 developments on the north side. However, depending on the boundaries of TIF 44 District 17, Mr. Culver suggested that may provide an opportunity to extend the 45 sidewalk further than anticipated at this time, which he offered to look into. Mr. 46 Culver noted this would allow for linking pathways along Twin Lakes Parkway as 47 part of this project, especially into Langton Lake ParkIF funding eligible since 48 park expenses are not typically TIF eligible. 49 u0 50 At the request of Chair Stenlund, Engineer Freihammer reviewed specifics of 51 Pavement Maintenance Program (PMP) projects in more detail. 52 Alb.. 53 Member Lenz noted the need for better communication by Ramsey ounty with 54 private citizens in timing their projects. 55 56 In response, Mr. Culver advised that the County and City attempted to coordinate 57 their projects; however, he also noted the various effolls involved. Mr. Culver 58 noted that the City was not thrilled that Ramsey County's Dale Street project was 59 occurring during the Minnesota State Fair, since it may have full closures at times. 60 With several weddings also scheduled at Central Park during the project, Mr. 61 Culver noted the considerable coordination between Ramsey County and the City 62 of Roseville Parks & Recreation Department to limit impacts to that event, in 63 addition to scheduled events at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) 64 during that time as well. Mr. Culver sympathized with the concerns and frustration 65 expressed by Member Lenz tknoted as with many projects it depended somewhat 66 on whether a project was done in-house or by an outside contractor given a window 67 of work and completion date deadlines. Mr. Culver further noted the current busy 68 contractor climate, requiring the need to provide some flexibility to avoid excess 69 costs and alV=ately ork among contractors and subcontractors. 70 71 Mr. Culver it would be a similar situation in 2016 with 72 work on the 1-3 5W and Cleveland Interchange and Twin Lakes Parkway projects, 73 with several contractors working in the same general area, creating ongoing 74 challenges to be monitored and coordinated. 75 76 Chair Stenlund reminded PWETC members of opportunities for their involvement 77 and leadership in volunteering for various Parks & Recreation Commission 78 projects, encouraging members to help spread the word about citizen involvement 79 in the community. Page 2 of 13