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maintenance activities, and City Council actions listed in the staff report dated February 28, 2017. Discussion included a surplus of salt so far for neat season, providing financial and material considerations but representing only a minimal impact on the overall Public Works/Engineering budget that was projected and adjusted annually; stability of road salt over time compared to the less and unknown stability or possible spoilage of the organic beet juice received in large plastic containers and delivered more on an as -needed basis until further researched; and this year's mild winter allowing for catch up on additional maintenance and operational issues (e.g. street sweeping earlier than normal, tree trimming). Mr. Culver reported that the wear and tear on road equipment may be less this year than normal, but also noted that the city still did a considerable amount of pre -treating and ice control measures during the winter months. For the benefit of the listening audience, Member Heimerl asked staff to reassure residents of the city's water system in lieu of another system problem in the City of Blaine; and asked if staff was confident of Roseville's water system and didn't anticipate similar issues. Mr. Culver responded that city staff was confident of its SCADA and back-up systems in place; as well as its water supply system. As a precautionary measure, Mr. Culver reported that staff was doing a thorough review of its back-up systems; and as mentioned at the last PWETC meeting, the city's largest concern was with its booster station, with monies allotted in the city's capital improvement program (CIP) to upgrade and rehabilitate the booster station, with the city in the process of accelerating those plans (e.g. new generator) to ensure continued delivery. Member Heimerl also noted recent news reports of vandals opening fire hydrants in Big Lake, MN, and asked if there was any similar issue in Roseville that may result in a drop in pressure by opening key fire hydrants that could put Roseville at a disadvantage; or if there was any way to detect or notice pressure issues in the system. Mr. Culver responded that, while unsure if an interruption of small scale would be immediately noticed, there were monitors in place on all water towers and within the booster station that checked water pressure at various points. Also, Mr. Culver noted that if any hydrants were spewing water, the public would alert city staff accordingly. 5. Approve Comprehensive Surface Water Management Plan (CSWMP) 2017 Update Environmental Specialist Ryan Johnson introduced Ms. Rebecca Nestingten of SEH, Inc. for Meeting #3 of this updated draft of the CSWMP, and to receive public input on this iteration. Ms. Nestingten reviewed the goals of the update including implementation of new and innovative ideas, an update of goals and policies and Page 2 of 11