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34 Tamarack pathway, and the Hamline pathway. He explained that the wayfinding <br />35 signs were halfway installed, with some issues regarding sign blade directions <br />36 being corrected, and 16 of 19 lights had been upgraded, with the final three <br />37 expected to be installed later this year. A new adopt-a-streetscape or right-of-way <br />38 program was being introduced, allowing residents to maintain streetscape areas, <br />39 and he updated the commission on storm sewer projects that are currently <br />40 underway. He also provided updates on the County Road C and County Road D <br />41 projects and the MnDOT Snelling project. <br />42 <br />43 Sustainability Specialist Noelle Bakken provided updates on various sustainability <br />44 initiatives. She mentioned that she was part of the Met Council Central Sub -Region <br />45 Water Policy and Planning Work Group's core planning team to ensure equity <br />46 throughout the planning process. She also shared that she attended the Midwest <br />47 Climate Resilience Conference and emphasized the importance of climate justice <br />48 and equity. <br />49 <br />50 Ms. Bakken explained that Ramsey County's Climate Team is hosting an energy <br />51 and electrification resource fair on November 3, 2025, with a community <br />52 engagement event scheduled for November 12, 2025, focusing on the climate <br />53 equity action plan. Waste Management is addressing issues in recycling collection, <br />54 with improvements in call center and walk-up services. <br />55 <br />56 Mr. Freihammer provided maintenance updates, including ongoing street and <br />57 pathway patching, streetscape upkeep, and the whole fall cleanup. Regarding the <br />58 utility division, six new Mueller meters have been installed, with more to follow. <br />59 <br />60 Mr. Freihammer explained that the council approved an updated streetlight policy <br />61 and the fire department's Safer Grants. The council directed staff to continue <br />62 operating the leaf site as usual, with added signage and documentation to monitor <br />63 usage. <br />64 <br />65 Chair Ficek discussed the leaf site's budget implications and potential trade-offs <br />66 with staff and the commission. <br />67 <br />68 Member Mueller asked about leaf debris disposal, and Mr. Freihammer explained <br />69 the process. <br />70 <br />71 Member Fergus asked about the Green To Go program. <br />72 <br />73 Ms. Bakken gave updates on enforcement and compliance. <br />74 <br />75 Youth Commissioner Bauer asked about the bike lane demonstration project. <br />76 <br />77 Mr. Freihammer confirmed that feedback was collected. He introduced another <br />78 demonstration project at the Keya Park, seeking community input. <br />79 <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />Page 32 of 35 <br />