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4. Communication Items Mr. Schwartz provided an update on ongoing 2010 construction projects, including the Twin Lakes Infrastructure Phase II Construction Project and the Rice Street /TH 36 Interchange Reconstruction Project; Discussion included weather related delays and issues; erosion control; status of the Rice Street bridge beams and decking over Highway 36 and anticipated opening of the eastbound lanes; progress made; ongoing communication between the project team and area residents and businesses; traffic controls and handicapped accessibility challenges with the Rice Street project as well as bus stop access considerations; temporary pathways provided by Xcel Energy and corrections; and challenges for pedestrians over walkways during the construction; with recognition of the complexity of such major road projects and coordination with utility and underground infrastructure work and phasing of portions of the work. Further discussion included an update of the Fairview Avenue pathway project entering its final design state. Staff is working through easement and cost issues and doing some value engineering with anticipated early spring 2011 construction. Member Stenlund stated some follow through is needed for removal of erosion control from pipeline work on Victoria Street adjacent to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Member Stenlund mentioned a workshop he'd attended earlier today with Roseville resident and former PWET Commission member Randy Neprash and representatives from Sweden for alternative use of trees and rooting soils adjacent to roadways and other cold climate issues, and suggested a future presentation and discussion with Mr. Neprash at a PWET Commission meeting on options available for future livable green space. Member Vanderwall noted a recent Rotary Club speaker on organized collection efforts of adjacent communities, including the City of Falcon Heights, and suggested that the community's Public Works Directors get together to share information and potential parallel committee research and cooperative ventures with other area metropolitan comities based on past history and lessons learned. 6. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Update Parks and Recreation Department Director Lonnie Brokke distributed a bench handout entitled, EAB Management Program, attached hereto and made apart thereof. Mr. Brokke provided a brief presentation on the status of the EAB disease in this area and steps the City is taking to complete a tree inventory of trees on public property as well as recommendations for treatment and response, training of Page 2 of 10