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