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673 Chair Cihacek reiterated his interest in a cost analysis based on a cap on expenses 674 for programs. 675 676 At the request of Member Seigler, Mr. Culver clarified that the education 677 components would include choices for residents to make, alerting them to potential 678 costs for emergency infrastructure situations depending on the season, contractor 679 availability, and choices for a resident to be proactive in addressing potential 680 problem lines or accept the risk of a potential break during the winter resulting in 681 frozen ground and the sanitary sewer backing up into the basement. 682 683 Chair Cihacek noted that tonight's conversation included education for residents on 684 how the infrastructure system worked, construction of pipes, vegetation variables 685 around those lines, inspections needing to be done by reliable vendors, what 686 questions to ask those vendors performing an inspection, as well as if buying a 687 home in Roseville what questions you should ask. Chair Cihacek again noted the 688 two choices for homeowners: either proactive or reactive, with the goal being for 689 the city to make its residents more knowledgeable in making those choices. 690 Overall, Chair Cihacek noted the PWETC'f,20116 nce for the city to generate 691 information versus apply' mandates. 692 693 7. Possible Items for Next Meeting — October 694 • Meeting Minute Approval (August and September) 695 • Annual Utility Rate Discussion (Sewer, Water, Storm Sewer, and Recycling) 696 based on rate adjustments received by the city from theAt. Paul Regional Water 697 Service and Metropolitan Council's sewer system rates, as well as the city's short - 698 and long-term capital improvement schedule. 699 • Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan Update Meeting #2 700 With the initial meeting held in Aust, the next meeting would involve the 701 review of limited public input 1eived to -date; with the final meeting 702 scheduled for January of 2017 before submitting the plan update for agency 703 review. 704 705 Discussion included a potential field trip in November with a tour of the Public 706 Works Maintenance Facility as the city gears up for snow equipment and vehicle 707 preparation; 2017 Work Plan discussion (October); and consideration of the 708 Surface Water Management Plan timeline for needs and presentation in light of the 709 timing of the annual review of utility rates by Finance Director Chris Miller. 710 711 At staff s earliest convenience, Chair Cihacek asked for an update from 712 Environmental Specialist Ryan Johnson on city rights-of-way and other city -owned 713 property mowing schedules and rationale related to mowing frequency and types 714 of plantings in consideration of water conservation efforts and staff and financial 715 resources; and a review of the Open Meeting Law as a refresher or training for 716 commissioners, specifically a look at the actual law itself. 717 718 8. Adjourn Page 16 of 17