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have the authority to direct waste to the facility, probably not before 2018 until ordinance revisions and MPCA plan approval are finalized. 7. Review October Agenda • Proposed 2016 Utility Rates Mr. Culver advised that the City's Finance Director Chris Miller will be present to review proposed rates. • Sanitary Sewer Discussion Continuation • Water Distribution System: Discussion of overall system and private ownership and maintenance policies Eureka Recycling Contract Discussion ensued regarding the timing for review of the current Eureka Recycling contract expiring the end of 2016, and preparation of the request for proposals (RFP) for that contract. Mr. Culver advised that staff was initiating preliminary work, and as a starting point would be meeting with consulting staff from Ramsey County on how to incorporate upcoming county mandates into the new RFP (e.g. organics). Mr. Culver anticipated feedback from the PWETC, as well as public input after that, to determine what was working with the current provider and any changes that were needed to guide the next RFP. Walkability/Pedestrian and Bicvcle Access Member Seigler suggested a broader discussion on the community's walkability and an overall plan or blueprint to encourage Roseville residents to get more active. Acting Chair Wozniak noted that many of those components were provided under Ramsey County's "Active Living" umbrella. Mr. Culver noted the existence of the Pathway Master Plan that previous members of the PWETC had discussed and updated addressing some of those issues, but mostly focusing on pathways and sidewalks; with some remaining gaps still obvious the current system. While some areas were re -prioritized by the PWETC in their review, Mr. Culver noted there was no dedicated funding, with priority established as other project came forward and leveraging funds from Ramsey County or grant opportunities. Mr. Culver suggested the Pathway Master Plan be incorporated into the broader Comprehensive Plan update that would start in 2017, allowing the PWETC to tap into the public engagement process for discussions related to land use, transportation networks, and other elements that the City Council was required to update every ten years, and receiving considerable public input throughout that process. While there are many sidewalks now, Member Seigler suggested showcasing improvements made in that system around elementary schools and residential Page 12 of 13