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Ms. Bloom advised that the study referenced by Chair DeBenedet was a research proposal study being performed by Mankato State University, in developing a calculator tool to determine roadway life expectancies based on wear and tear; and noted that she was part of that research group. Ms. Bloom anticipated study beta tested results available in late June of 2011 for fall of 2011 publication. Discussion included how the streets would be tested based on data entered based on street routes; types of soils; types of construction material (concrete or bituminous); impact of fully loaded commercial traffic and any reduction in street wear and tear; type of and transparency of this program and the goals of the research in using tried and true design and engineering standards for bituminous industry standards, without additional field work required; and anticipated enhanced Excel spreadsheets; and similar to a previous research study several years ago done by counties for wind farm construction and the numerous overweight trucks on gravel roads to determine impacts for policy development. Ms. Bloom offered to link PWET Commissioners into the study to see the end products for comparison purposes. a Chair DeBenedet noted a similar program developed between MnDOT and the logging industry in northern MN with spring hauling and load limits. Chair DeBenedet noted an assumption had been made that garbage trucks have significant impact on local streets; and opined that the data from this research project should clarify that assumption. Other Mr. Schwartz advised that the prior evening, he and Mr. Randy Neprash had presented the proposed Coal Tar Ordinance to the City Council, with Mr. Neprash providing a brief explanation and the ordinance's intent. Mr. Schwartz advised that the City Council seemed very appreciative, had no recommended revisions and were ready to take action at last night's meeting; however, staff had intended the presentation for information purposes only, and the ordinance had not yet been formatted and received final review by the City Attorney, so it was proposed for action at their June 13, 2011 meeting. 5. Erosion Control Ordinance Updates Ms. Bloom thanked members for their comments to -date on revisions to the erosion control ordinance and revised fee schedule; and presented the latest draft, seeking further member feedback, as well as removing those areas that were redundant. Ms. Bloom noted that related to previous PWET Commission preference for a larger all- encompassing storm water /pollution management ordinance, and in consideration of recent audit findings, the City Attorney recommended moving forward with this Erosion Control Permitting Ordinance; and that the one umbrella chapter (No. 803) be continued on the 2011 Work Plan, incorporating a drainage plan to incorporate various issues. Page 3 of 12