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Also, with ongoing reports of lead pipes in homes, Councilmember Willmus asked the PWETC to provide more information on whether this is a problem in Roseville homes, including potentially with lead used in copper joint sweatings. Chair Cihacek advised that the PWETC had previously discussed that with staff, and had understood that lead pipes were not a major issue in Roseville due to the age of its housing stock; but stated they would ask staff to provide that study information to the City Council as well. Mayor Roe noted that at the time of the Flint, M,A,ues and news reports, city staff had reported that the city's own systemAdidn'ead in it butagreed that homes were an entirely different aspect that ner clarification. Councilmember Willmus reiterated 'Snding out if there were any erosion or exposure issues from 1 d in thosjoint sweatings. Councilmember Laliberte tha the PWETC )yrk. Going forward, Councilmember Laliberte agree ith the need for a repoiAe 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 energyIC'ouncil4 her Laliberte stated that she was in agreement with the &paunfilthc fagility use wascompted for all city buildings. Cou berte clan(related he�een a proponent of the sewer warran y program; and Contineld estions from residents on the homeowner's responsibility past to street repair, recognizing that remained conside angste unknowns. While ps not being un city's purview, Councilmember Laliberte suggested hat Roseville and other cities and MnDOT consider going beyond iscussions mplaints about problematic bus routes in Roseville, and make al recom dations to Metro Transit for improved routes and/or stops to i ve service. Speci i affic, Councilmember Laliberte noted the number of complaints she'd fielded o 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.