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Parks and Public Works Director Hoag explained the background of the agreement by talking • about the previous agreement and the EVP (Emergency Vehicle Preemption, or opticom). An EVP (or opticom) is the device that receives signals from emergency vehicles that control the white lights on stoplights, which in turn control traffic when emergency vehicles come through intersections. Hoag explained the cost spread between the three parties with Falcon Heights responsible for the electric costs only and holding no semaphore maintenance responsibility. Hoag told the council that Roseville's cost will be roughly $360 more per year as compared to Falcon Heights estimated costs. Ramsey County is no longer a part of the agreement as they have turned-back Roselawn to the cities, however MnDOT is still a party to this agreement. Councilmember Kuettel reiterated the agreement by stating that Falcon Heights will handle the electricity costs, while Roseville will handle the maintenance. She also explained the logic behind this agreement because of Roseville's access to a boom truck, which would give them the ability to reach the signals. If this were Falcon Heights responsibility, the City would have to rent this type of vehicle. Hoag added that the proposed $1000 per year for the electric costs is a high estimate according to Xcel. Ramsey County told Hoag that historically LED lights, which were installed for greens and reds throughout the city, have cost them about $50 per month, so the new technology is a cost savings. Councilmember Lindstrom added that an EVP would be beneficial on the Roselawn semaphore, and asked how to make it happen. Hoag explained that he had been in contact with the state • about adding an EVP on the semaphore at Roselawn, however the state told him that they will not install one there for their use since they don't have the need to use them. EVP's are cities' responsibility to install. Councilmember Lindstrom asked that staff research this, while Mayor Gehrz proposed a partnership with Roseville for installation of an EVP in the future. Councilmember Talbot asked Hoag to comment on any foreseen conflict with the other parties in the agreement. Hoag answered that people still think it is a county road, and when they do contact the county, the county is very good about communicating to the cities. Councilmember Talbot then asked whether or not the city has existing lights that could be transferred over to LED lights. Hoag responded that everything Xcel has offered for rebates the city has converted, however many of the yellow lights are not converted yet, simply because of the short time span they are lit. The City will replace them with LED lights as they burn out, but is not making it a point to change them over to LED presently. Councilmember Kuettel moved adoption of Resolution 2005-13, Resolution Adopting Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement between the City of Falcon Heights, City of Roseville, and State of Minnesota (MNDOT). Councilmember Lindstrom then reminded the council that staff will do more research on the Opticom at Roselawn and Snelling, but did not wish to add that provision to the resolution. Resolution 2005-13 passed unanimously. Councilmember Kuettel then asked if Roseville passed this resolution, and Hoag answered the Council did pass it 5-0 on their 9/26/05 meeting.