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o Infrastructure Mr. Trudgeon expressed interest in hearing the perspective of individual PWET Commissioners through their involvement with the City's infrastructure and correlation with land use review. Member Vanderwall noted that the PWET Commission often reacted to impacts of water management and infrastructure problematic results, and it may be a more cost effective and efficient process to have their review and input of projects early in the process, rather than once the problems occur, specifically for larger and /or controversial development projects or where there have been significant issues (e.g. storm water management in specific areas). Member Vanderwall recognized the constraints of the 60 -day review period, and suggested a parallel process for PWET review without introducing on the Planning Commission process. Member Vanderwall opined that there were areas that the PWET Commission's expertise and additional information would weigh in on development projects, and be beneficial to all parties and provide a broader review for recommendation to the City Council. Member Vanderwall used the proposed asphalt plant as an example, noting that the PWET Commission had initially asked questions early in the review process that are now of significant concern to residents; and questioned if those questions had been pursued early in the process, would their have been such a negative and emotional reaction in the community. Member Vanderwall noted the various levels of expertise brought to the table by each individual Commissioner. Mr. Trudgeon offered his cooperation in accommodating a review process that would work for all parties, while recognizing requirements for various agencies or jurisdiction above and beyond the City of Roseville that were already in place and under which land use review was regulated for compliance. Chair DeBenedet noted storm water management infrastructure improvements at several recent commercial development or redevelopment projects (e.g. HarMar Mall; Rainbow Foods; Ramsey County Library Roseville branch) and echoed City Engineer Bloom's comments on the need to educate the public on how to solve various issues, such as drainage, rather than understanding the rules. Chair DeBenedet recognized the role of the Planning Commission and City Council in land use issues; however, he opined that the City was weak on environmental issues compared to the expectations of its citizens; and further opined that such input from the PWET Commission would be beneficial. Chair DeBenedet also noted problems with the Super America development and how several access issues could have been addressed to avoid the negative realities of the completed project. Chair DeBenedet reviewed the 60 -day review calendar and suggested there may be a window of opportunity for PWET Commission review before a case went before the Planning Commission. Chair DeBenedet highlighted a preference for, at a minimum, input from the PWET Commission on environmental, storm water Page 5 of 14