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<br />6.Consideration of Minnesota Statute 471.572, Infrastructure Reserve Fund <br /> <br />Previously, the Commission requested staff to contact other communities to <br />gather information on the use of this statute. No responding communities are <br />using the statute. Member Wilke wanted clarification on which projects the <br />Mayor was thinking about using the statute. Schwartz confirmed that it was for <br />county or state projects in Roseville. Member Wilke thought that with the large <br />amount of money required for the large projects being considered residents <br />would have to be contributing quite a lot of money. He emphasized that no <br />other city contacted is using the statute even though they are aware of it and that <br />we’d essentially have to have the money in the bank to get Mn/DOT to <br />reprogram anything. Schwartz said that we’d be building a reserve fund rather <br />than doing any bonding. Member Wilke pointed out that it would take 15 years <br />to build up enough funding to attempt any major project. <br /> <br />Member Anderson agreed that it is a significant fact that no other city contacted <br />is using the statute. <br /> <br />Member Rossini agreed that it would take too long to see any substance unless a <br />huge amount was levied, and he didn’t think the voters would be very receptive. <br /> <br />Member Anderson commented that he was still unsure what the Commission <br />was supposed to be doing with this item and that since this is already a statute <br />what does our input really mean. Member Wilke said that if we knew what the <br />project was and how the money was going to be used it would be a different <br />situation. Member Anderson agreed. <br /> <br />Member Anderson moved to table the idea of the Infrastructure Reserve Fund <br />for one year to wait for the economy to improve. Member Rossini seconded. <br /> <br />Ayes: 4 <br />Nays: 0 <br />Motion carried <br /> <br /> <br />7.Bus Shelter Siting Discussion <br /> <br />Duane Schwartz presented background information on this item. The City <br />Council has commented that they would like the Public Works Commission’s <br />opinion on developing criteria on where to locate transit amenities. There are <br />issues regarding visibility, conflicts with existing bench locations, right-of- <br />ways, etc. <br /> <br />Craig Piernot, Outdoor Promotions, gave a presentation on his company and <br />what they want to do in Roseville. <br /> <br />Member Willenbring asked if they ever had any problems working with cities <br />on signage issues. Piernot answered that they typically do not have a problem <br />because they work with cities to assess their needs before placing signage. <br />Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br />