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Chair Wilke said that he’s sure they all sympathize with the Hughes but <br />the matter was never officially brought before the Commission and since <br />there was a legal claim filed, he didn’t want to say anything that would <br />jeopardize either the Hughes’ claim or the City’s position. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Tom Kough spoke on the Hughes’ situation and that he is <br />hoping to come to some resolution. Chair Wilke said it would have been <br />helpful to have a directive by the City Council if they wanted the <br />Commission to look into this matter. Councilmember Kough said he was <br />the only one who had all the details. <br /> <br /> Al Sands, 2612 Aldine: He said he was there to support the Hughes and <br />that he was sure that after the legal process has been settled the City will <br />do the right thing. <br /> <br /> <br />3.Approval of November meeting minutes <br /> <br /> Member Shiely asked for a break. <br /> <br /> Member Neprash moved to approve the minutes of November 22, 2005, of <br />the Public Works, Environment and Transportation Commission. Member <br />Fischer seconded. <br /> <br /> Ayes: 5 <br /> Nays: 0 <br /> Motion carried <br /> <br />4. Legislative Issues 2006 <br /> <br /> Transportation Funding – The City Council discussed several <br />transportation issues at their last meeting but didn’t take any action. One <br />project discussed was the water interconnect between St. Paul and <br />Minneapolis. <br /> <br /> Member Willenbring asked if the pipes would only be used in an <br />emergency or all the time. Schwartz said the initial design was that the <br />reservoir would be split in half, with Minneapolis using half. Now the <br />plan is to use a valving system, which would save much money. <br />However, the governor has not included this in the next budget. <br /> <br /> Member Shiely suggested that since the new pipeline would run down <br />Roselawn, and Roselawn is being reconstructed this year, residents should <br />vote on whether the reconstruction should wait until the pipeline <br />construction so they wouldn’t have to pay for the reconstruction. Chair <br />Wilke said Roselawn residents have been waiting for years for this <br />reconstruction and that the pipeline is not a sure thing yet so it probably <br />isn’t a good idea. Member Neprash said funding for various projects <br />Page 3 of 6 <br />