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Chair Stenlund asked how the Pavement Management Plan (PMP) was holding for funding based on current index criteria and modeling. Mr. Culver responded that the PMP remained on a good pace for mill and overlay, especially with the additional allocation of sealcoat dollars. Mr. Culver reported that the Finance Commission and Finance Director Miller were continuing to study projections for street maintenance and fund balances, currently reaching a negative in years 2024 or 2015, and a dilemma if the current spending levels were maintained. Mr. Culver noted some decisions would need to be made as to the annual miles done for mill and overlay or additional funding for the PMP would be needed. Mr. Culver confirmed that the City Council remained committed to funding the CIP and to continue to increase General Fund dollars for the Street Maintenance Fund. While remaining on track at this time, Mr. Culver advised that more up-to-date pavement index ratings were anticipated annually to determine PMP levels and short- and long-term planning. At the request of Chair Stenlund, Mr. Freihammer confirmed that the City was still performing its annual crack sealing. At the request of Chair Stenlund, Mr. Freihammer reported that a double -left turn lane from eastbound County Road C-2 onto northbound Snelling Avenue was planned in part to address pedestrian crossing safety. Member Lenz asked for an update on speeding vehicle issues on Victoria Avenue southbound from County Road B. Mr. Culver advised that he didn't have an update from the City's Police Department on their efforts to patrol/ticket violators after the speed limits were lowered from 40 mph to 30 mph to allow the City to meet State Aid standards for vertical curvature and speed differentials going into the curve at 20 mph, as well as recognizing residential properties on the south side having direct access onto Victoria Street. Mr. Culver noted that, as a traffic engineer, simply installing a sign didn't reduce speed necessarily, only making the road smoother and more prone to speeding. Mr. Culver advised that, while generally not done during the winter months, Public Works staff could work with the Police Department this spring and summer with speed display signs for educational efforts along that stretch. While not addressed on the 2016 work plan, Member Wozniak reminded his colleagues and staff that follow-up was still needed on a service agreement for water/sewer service laterals and a warranty program after staff had updated the City Council as previously noted. Mr. Culver clarified that the work plan was basically a construction project work plan, and noted that the day-to-day operations and/or other programs (e.g. solar installations, recycling request for proposals, MS4 permit work/report, and Page 4 of 20