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34 4. Communication Items <br />35 Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer gave a brief overview and update on <br />36 projects and maintenance activities outlined in the staff report dated June 24, 2025. <br />37 <br />38 Mr. Freihammer explained that the Lexington pathway is still awaiting easements <br />39 but is expected to be bid on and constructed this year. He indicated that the Wagner <br />40 Western pathway has the Tamarack section ready for bidding, with delays due to <br />41 land swaps with the county, and the Dale/Owasso lift station is nearing completion, <br />42 with only minor punch list items remaining. He noted that sewer televising has <br />43 begun for the 2025 sewer cleaning and lining project, and a solar contract was <br />44 awarded. <br />45 <br />46 Mr. Freihammer explained that most of the work on the mill and overlay street was <br />47 completed as part of the pavement management project, with reclaiming starting <br />48 after July 4, 2025. Wayfinding signage is scheduled to go up later this fall, and <br />49 intersection lighting projects are currently active. The bike plan demonstration <br />50 project is underway, with feedback being collected. <br />51 <br />52 Chair Ficek inquired about the delineators. <br />53 <br />54 Mr. Freihammer confirmed that those would stay up during winter. <br />55 <br />56 Chair Ficek and Vice Chair Hodder discussed the impact of the delineators on <br />57 plowing and community feedback. <br />58 <br />59 Mr. Freihammer emphasized the importance of gathering feedback on the bike plan <br />60 pilot project. <br />61 <br />62 Chair Ficek shared anecdotal observations on increased bike activity and plans to <br />63 gather data before and after the pilot. <br />64 <br />65 Mr. Freihammer emphasized the importance of monitoring community feedback <br />66 on the pilot project. He updated the commission on various Ramsey County <br />67 initiatives, including the Dale Street project and County Road improvements. He <br />68 explained that MnDOT's Snelling project would be finished in 2026, with a <br />69 continuous pathway from Highway 36 to Gray Fox Road. <br />70 <br />71 Mr. Freihammer mentioned ongoing planning for the G line and flood mitigation <br />72 projects. He noted that Roseville staff has been busy with Rosefest, including the <br />73 parade and Touch a Truck event. <br />74 <br />75 Mr. Freihammer provided updates on sustainability initiatives, including the local <br />76 climate action planning grant from the MPCA. He indicated Pale Blue Dot <br />77 Consulting was hired to facilitate the climate action planning, and the solar project <br />78 and Climate Action Plan were awarded, with more updates expected. <br />79 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />Page 24 of 27 <br />