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it might be good to pick that discussion up yet in 2016 to see if there are linkages Roseville could make for bike lanes to connect with the St. Paul system. Mr. Culver reported that Ramsey County was also finalizing the process to establish a countywide bike and pedestrian plan and provide guidance of planning for intercity connections. Mr. Culver reported that city staff continued to work with Ramsey County staff representatives on connections from Roseville to St. Louis Park, and other locations. Mr. Culver further reported that Ramsey County continued to apply for federal funding, as those pathways would be concrete and of considerable expense; with outside funding also sought for other gaps. To summarize, Chair Cihacek and Mr. Culver noted suggested work plan items included: • Transit discussion (A-line update, etc.) with Metro Transit representative Marie McCarthy (January of 2017) • Pathway Master Plan (February) • Cost analysis of residential sewer lining (October 2016 for sanitary sewer lining) • Work Plan review (November of 2016) At the request of Member Seigler, Mr. Culver provided an update on leaf collection options in Roseville after discontinuation of the city's collection program. Mr. Culver noted the flyer as presented earlier this summer had received minor edits and graphic improvements, with all residents receiving one in their next utility bill. Mr. Culver reported there would also be educational articles in the next City News newsletter offering more detailed options for residents to dispose of their leaves. 8. Possible Items for Next Meeting—August 23, 2016 Solar Update Mr. Culver advised this was pending depending on City Council presentation and approval of a contract by the next PWETC meeting. Eureka Contract Member Lenz noted last month's meeting minutes talked about park pick-up, and asked that the PWETC interface with the Parks & Recreation Commission on the logistics. As noted in this month's PWETC communications items, Mr. Culver advised that prices would be negotiated for various service options depending on park use and location of containers and access to them. However, Mr. Culver clarified that it was not intended to lay out specific commitments at this time for each park within the contract, but allow for phasing in based on those various options as the Parks & Recreation Department performed pilot ideas and experimented with a more intensive recycling effort in city parks. Mr. Culver reviewed some of those options, and advised that Public Works and Parks & Recreation staff would be Page 17 of 19