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the corridor and upgrading curb ramps to meet ADA compliance. Additionally, a new pathway will be installed on the north side of County Road B2, under the Snelling Avenue bridge between the ramps. Minnesota Department of Transportation updates: • I-35W MnPASS project- http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/35wnorthmnyass/index.html o Construct MnPASS Express Lanes (one lane in each direction) in the middle of existing I-35W between County Road C in Roseville and Lexington Avenue (County Rd 17) in Blaine. o Repave I-35W and ramps between County Road C in Roseville to just north of Sunset Ave (County Road 53) in Lino Lakes. o Replace and repair bridges along the project area o Install noise walls on the east side of I-35W just north of the County Road C ramps to County Road D. o Rosegate west of Cleveland Avenue will be closed through November to accommodate bridge reconstruction. o Contract was awarded in October 2018 to Ames Construction which had the winning Design/Build Proposal. Total cost is $208 million. o Work in this last year of the project will likely begin in April and will continue through the end of 2021. o The northbound 35W exit ramps to County Road C/Cleveland Avenue will be closed starting March 1 through the summer until the ramp is rebuilt. The detour will be posted to exit onto County Road D. Sustainability Update • Partners in Energy o Mike Holsinger from the Center for Energy and Environment, and lead facilitator for our PiE meetings, will provide an overview presentation and answer questions at our February Commission meeting. • Voluntary Benchmarking Program The Voluntary Benchmarking Program webpage is live, and can be found at www.CityOfRoseville.com/VoluntaryBenchmarking. Staff have been meeting with Hennepin County and Center for Energy and Environment to get assistance in setting up the program. Staff sent the first mailing to inform business, non -profits, faith organizations, etc., about the new voluntary program. Staff will start advertising the program through our social media outlets once our workshops with Hennepin County and CEE are scheduled. The workshops will provide information on how the program works and what is needed for interested properties to track their energy consumption. Receive Sustainability Updates o The City of Roseville is committed to protecting its valuable natural resources and is working to build a sustainable future for all. hi recent years, the city has undertaken several large projects including installing solar panels and geothermal technology, implementing stormwater practices to filter runoff, reducing salt usage and other efforts.