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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 10, 2017 Page 8 Mayor Roe noted that at the time of the Flint, MI issues and news reports, city staff had reported that the city's own system didn't have lead in it, but agreed that homes were an entirely different aspect that needed further clarification. Councilmember Willmus reiterated his concern in finding out if there were any erosion or exposure issues from lead used in those copper joint sweatings. Councilmember Laliberte thanked the PWETC for their work. Going forward, Councilmember Laliberte agreed with the need for a report on the delamination issue and what had been learned to-date as it affected the city's existing policy and future revisions to it if needed. Specific to solar energy, Councilmember Laliberte stated that she was in agree- ment with the pause until the facility use study was completed for all city build- ings. Councilmember Laliberte clarified that she had been a proponent of the sewer warranty program; and continued to field questions from residents on the home- owner's responsibility past the curb related to street repair, recognizing that there remained considerable angst about the unknowns. While perhaps not being under the city's purview, Councilmember Laliberte sug- gested that Roseville and other cities and MnDOT consider going beyond discus- sions or complaints about problematic bus routes in Roseville, and make formal recommendations to Metro Transit for improved routes and/or stops to improve service. Specific to traffic, Councilmember Laliberte noted the number of complaints she'd fielded over the last two years about traffic pressure points in Roseville, as well as being cognizant of the Metropolitan Council's suggestions to add more housing density to the community. Along with robust development of various commercial areas in Roseville that was all good, Councilmember Laliberte noted the problems encountered by many residents on those major roadways who now can't get out of their driveways (e.g. Hamlin Avenue). Councilmember Laliberte asked that the PWETC consider those pressure points, whether city, county or state roads, and include them on the priority radar to determine what if any relief could be provided. Chair Cihacek reported on recent presentations to the PWETC by Metro Transit and MnDOT and their review of problematic areas, and asked that staff share that information with the City Council as well. Of particular note, Chair Cihacek ad- vised that the PWETC had highlighted the east/west deprivations, and response that they were addressed in future plans as money became available, but probably not in the immediate future.