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Quoting Martin Luther King Jr., Hodder emphasized hope for justice while asking attendees to keep the meeting focused on its agenda and to direct ICE -related comments to more appropriate forums. 4. Business Items a. Communication Items Public Works Director Jesse Freihammer provided an overview of numerous projects in design, bidding, or planned construction overthe next several years. Key updates included: • The Lexington Avenue Pathway project is out for bid, with an anticipated award in February. • A public meeting on the Hamline Avenue Project will be held on February 10 (5:30-7:00 p.m.) at Autumn Grove Park. The project includes a pathway, water main work, and road resurfacing in coordination with Arden Hills and Ramsey County. • The 2026 Pavement Management Program (PMP) is in design, with bidding expected in February or March and covering approximately seven miles of pavement rehabilitation. • Wayfinding signage and the Willow Pond project were discussed; Willow Pond will likely be delayed until winter next year due to environmental review requirements, though professional services have been approved. • Street and intersection lighting projects for 2026 will begin once frost is out of the ground, with neighborhood discussions ongoing regarding standard versus enhanced lighting. • Several Ramsey County projects were highlighted, including: o County Road C (construction in 2026, bridge in 2027). o Fairview Avenue from Larpenteur to County Road B2 (spring/summer 2026, completed before the State Fair). o County Road D (design underway, construction in 2027). o Victoria Street Pathway (design beginning). o Rice Street (early planning, first public meeting February 5; construction in 2028). • MnDOT projects include resurfacing on Snelling Avenue and Highway 280, with a virtual public meeting scheduled for February 11. Changes include removing the northbound left turn onto Broadway from Highway 280. • Staffing updates included hiring summer engineering and sustainability interns and attendance at the City Engineers Conference. • A Met Council grant for private sanitary sewer rehabilitation was fully subscribed within minutes, with hopes to secure additional funding next year. • Updates were provided on the Climate Equity Action Plan, upcoming meetings, survey extensions, and future neighborhood engagement. • Green To Go enforcement began January 1, sustainability awards will be presented at afuture meeting, and Public Works crews continue to manage Page 2 of 10