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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, June 28, 2010 Page 12 ning Commission and staff, with the intent not to duplicate staff review, but to have a voice specifically for stormwater and other environmental issues and Complete Streets and pathways. Chair DeBenedet noted, in his past role on the Planning Commission, that Commission had made recommendation to the City Council that County Road- C-2 not go through between Hamline and Lexington, and in hindsight, he opined that this was a mistake from acity-wide transportation perspective, and that advice should have been different to allow better functionali- ty. Mayor Klausing noted the need to develop educational procedures to avoid inad- vertent damage by heavy equipment used by contractors in damage to tree roots, as part of a tree preservation, maintenance, and replacement ordinance in order to produce the results being sought. Mayor Klausing expressed his interest in making sure staff functions remain staff functions, with the City Attorney providing legal advice; while ensuring that advi- sory commissions provide expertise and real-world experience at the citizen advi- sory level. Councilmember Johnson expressed his personal appreciation for the PWET members as he reviewed their monthly meeting minutes, and his appreciation for Public Works Director Schwartz's leadership of the group, as well as the mem- bers' passion and desire to take on a larger role. Councilmember Johnson noted the work of the Commission on the Twin Lakes stormwater recycling for Phase I, and expressed the need for more innovations in the future. Councilmember John- son questioned how the upcoming Fairview Pathway project addressed the Com- plete Streets concept in meeting transportation needs. Member Stenlund opined that the Fairview project was an example of the work of the members, noting that it addressed snow storage, traffic calming, a sense of place, safety for pedestrians and bicycles, connectivity to other communities; and overall provided a unique blend in making Roseville a livable community. Chair DeBenedet opined that the City of Roseville was making more significant strides than some other metropolitan suburbs. Additional concerns of the PWET Commission included additional street sweep- ing and adequate funding of maintenance and rehabilitation to preserve infrastruc- ture investments. Discussion included maintenance of street systems and limits of traditional street sweeping methods with new stormwater methods and goals in improving water quality through best management practices in keeping roads clear of debris and pollutants; potential cost-sharing with other communities for a street vacuuming