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Nays: 0 Motion carried. Member Stenlund arrived at this time, approximately 6:45 p.m. 4. Communication Items Public Works Director Duane Schwartz noted that updates on various construction projects were included in tonight's meeting packet or available on- line, as detailed in the staff report dated June 28, 2011. Mr. Schwartz provided an update on the 2012 City Budget process to-date and impacts for supplies and materials, maintenance, annual leaf program, staffing and other areas for reallocation, depending on final City Council direction; and impacts to the City with a potential State Government shutdown, primarily the Rice Street Project. Member Felice asked about impacts to the City's Pavement Management Plan (PMP) with deferred maintenance efforts creating more potential costs in the future; with Mr. Schwartz advising that staff was currently analyzing impacts by using the City's software program that will be provided to the City Council. Member Gjerdingen sought clarification on responsibilities of the contractor and subcontractors for traffic control for Rice Street during any state shutdown. City Engineer Debra Bloom noted that long-term state government shutdown may impact the Fairview Pathway Project, which had received authorization to apply; however, the project could be advertized during any state government shutdown, but no bid award, possibly delaying the project from 2011 to 2012. Ms. Bloom responded to questions related to the Dale Street Project and use of recycled materials, based on weather-related scheduling; with Vice Chair Vanderwall noting the need for construction schedules to facilitate the start of school bus routes in the near future. 5. Review of Joint Council/Commission Meeting Discussion Vice Chair Vanderwall noted that he had been unavailable to attend the joint meeting, and invited feedback from those members in attendance at the joint meeting: Members DeBenedet, Stenlund, Felice and Gjerdingen. Mr. Schwartz noted that a copy of the City Council meeting minutes and discussion outline were included in tonight's meeting materials. Member Stenlund noted the apparent interest of the City Council in trees and maintaining their root health; noted that the City Council appeared appreciative of the work of the Commission and had passed several ordinances based on recommendation of the Commission; and noted the many and varied questions of the City Council to Commissioners. Member Stenlund expressed frustration that Page 2 of 11