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Further discussion included the long-term costs in deferring custodial services and/or maintenance issues through deferring ongoing short-term care and costs. 10. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Contamination Discussion Chair DeBenedet led a discussion on member interest in prohibiting coal tar products on driveways and parking lots in the City; and how such a process could be facilitated. Chair DeBenedet and Members Stenlund, Vanderwall and Felice each expressed their interest in pursuing such a recommendation to the City Council, noting the carcinogenic nature of the product, as well as detrimental effects to the environment. Mr. Schwartz advised that staff was in the process of compiling a list of ponds where sediment is removed, and tests were performed to identify and classify the sediment to determine their source and impacts to water quality. Discussion included those products and vendors involving coal tar derivatives and those using other by-products; and the need to educate and inform the public on what questions to ask vendors and/or licensed contractors offering sealing services. Member Felice suggested a first step may be to alert citizens to staff s evaluation in an upcoming City newsletter; and fellow members concurred. Chair DeBenedet asked that Mr. Schwartz add further discussion to a future agenda; along with their finalized sediment study data; and additional information from the MPCA and other sources, along with model ordinances from other communities as an example in drafting a City ordinance for recommendation to the City Council. 11. Possible Items for Next Meeting -October 26, 2010 Conservation Water Rate Review Mr. Schwartz suggested requesting the City's Finance Director Chris Miller to attend the meeting to discuss what, if any, affects were evidences from the conservation water rates put into place two (2) years ago; and the appropriate timing since this was the time of year utility rates were reviewed by staff and recommendations made to the City Council for 20l 1, including funding for CIP needs. Mr. Schwartz noted that determining a trend in water use based on conservation may prove difficult based on the rainier year and lower watering than compared to last year's drier season and more use of water on lawns. PWET Commission's role in the Land Use Review process Chair DeBenedet noted previous discussion at the City Council level for a potential j oint meeting between the PWET and Planning Commissions regarding Page 9 of 10