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Ms. Bloom advised that staff was awaiting final documents for the street construction by the private developer of the roadway to Langton Lake off Cleveland Avenue; anticipating that work would start next week. Overall, Ms. Bloom noted that it would be a busy year in 2011; in addition to planning for the 2012 projects. Discussion among members and Ms. Bloom following her presentation included ensuring that the City's utilities under the intersections are in good shape in the area proposed for work on County Road B -2 between Fairview and Snelling, since the proposed material is concrete and would be costly to remove and replace if any of that infrastructure should fail; lack of desire on the part of residents /major property owners in the vicinity for any private sidewalk connections, and the inability of staff to require their construction if there is no land use being done; and property ownership of businesses along that stretch and difficulty of installing a sidewalk as part of the project given the lack of right -of- way. 2012/13 Budget Mr. Schwartz provided a brief update on the budget process and prioritization of programs /services; and the City Council's anticipation to have a preliminary levy available much earlier this year and build the budget around that number. Mr. Schwartz noted the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) challenges currently under focus; with the upcoming presentation on roof maintenance a part of that CIP challenge. Reliability of Xcel Services in Roseville Neighborhoods Ms. Schwartz noted that a resident had recently approached the City Council regarding Xcel Energy's pending rate increase request before the Public Utilities Commission (PUC); based on their experience in specific neighborhoods; with the City Council requesting a review in the near future for recommendation to the City Council on this and other issues related to Xcel Energy's service, power outages, and response time throughout the community. Mr. Schwartz noted that the Suburban Rate Authority, representing suburban communities in utility matters, had submitted a letter to Xcel Energy, intervening in their current rate request before the PUC, requesting that their reliability information be provided to the City of Roseville, with additional follow -up anticipated to be received by the City Council at their Monday, May 9, 2011 regular meeting. Chair DeBenedet requested that staff provide copies of the materials submitted by Roseville resident Dick Lambert to the City Council be forward to the PWET Commissioners. Joint Meeting of the PWET Commission and City Council Ms. Schwartz noted that Monday, June 13, 2011 is the annual joint meeting of these two bodies. Page 4 of 18