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east/west corridor to Snelling Avenue and providing much-needed geometric improvements at Terrace Drive and Lincoln Drive, with staff providing a preliminary concept design. As part of that redesign, Mr. Freihammer noted the intent would be to improve directional flow and vacation of the Terrace Drive dead-end at Snelling Avenue. At the request of Chair Cihacek, Mr. Freihammer reviewed the notification and public hearing process for vacating a road and whether or not an easement may be retained by the city. Further discussion ensued related to the proposed design and restriping a center turn lane, anticipated volume increase in projected modeling, but not sufficient enough to warrant a signal, and brief consideration of but eventual lack of feasibility determined for considering a roundabout for the area. Mr. Freihammer advised that the intended improvements would be to equalize traffic between County Road C-2 and Lydia Avenue, and hopefully pull some traffic from Lydia Avenue by increasing left bound capacity with a double left turn. As part of the redesign, Mr. Freihammer noted that, since MnDOT has signal light replacement scheduled in 2019, the project may occur in a phased design until the installation of that light, since the city is responsible for the cost of half of the signal. Mr. Freihammer clarified that prior to any final design—if and when the City Council approves the project—there would be neighborhood meetings held to garner their input on any proposed design. Lexington Avenue/Highway 336 Bridge Replacement Project Mr. Freihammer provided a brief update on the MnDOT bridge construction project, noting that ramps are currently closed, with Lexington Avenue scheduled for closure May 31, 2016. Discussion ensued regarding specific dates for closure of adjacent ramps, with none yet identified by staff, as MnDot rebuilds and/or closure of the Hamline Avenue and Dale Street ramps onto westbound Highway 36. Staff assured the PWETC that they would pass on the information to the public and PWETC as soon as the information became available and during phases of the projects. Mr. Freihammer announced the kick-off of the Metro Transit A-Line BRT Project on June 11, 2016, highlighting the new Roseville service. Recycling Contract RFP At the request of Chair Cihacek, Mr. Freihammer reported on the City Council's vote to authorize the Recycling Contract Request for Proposals (RFP) with the required pre-bid meeting held earlier today with potential proposers and Public Works Director Culver and Environmental Engineer Johnson, with 4-5 contractors in attendance and allowing 2-3 weeks for submission and anticipated approval in late May or early June. Solar Project Page 3 of 17