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EDC Minutes July 27, 2011 Page 2 of 3 B. City Website Redesign Project Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the City is beginning a website redesign project. Staff will spend the next few months in a "discovery phase" to identify good examples of city websites, speak to staff in those cities about vendors and process, and identify the City's needs in a new website. EDC commissioners are asked to review the City's current website and other city websites. Feedback on what is desired from a business perspective can be given to the Community Development Director. 4. UPDATES A. TCAAP & Other Projects The stadium proposal was discussed. City Administrator Klaers stated that the City Council has not adopted an official position on the proposal. The City Council would like to better understand the proposal and the risks to the City prior to adopting an official position. Chair von Holtum said that this may be the best opportunity to have the TCAAP site remediated and redeveloped for many years. With a big project such as this, the City may need to make a decision to support the project before every detail is known. A stadium open house will be held on Thursday, August 4, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Marsden Conference Room at the Ramsey County Public Works Facility. EDC members are encouraged to attend if they are available. B. Commission Members Commissioner Huninghake asked about the B -2 District Implementation Plan. Community Director Hutmacher responded that staff has prepared a draft scope of work for the implementation plan. A meeting is scheduled with a potential consultant to discuss the scope of work and previous projects. City Administrator Klaers added that the implementation plan is being timed so that planning and design work is finished prior to the reconstruction of the County Road E bridge over Highway 51 (Snelling Avenue). Although bridge reconstruction is currently planned for 2015, the City hopes that the project can be moved up to 2014. Streetscape improvements should coincide with the bridge reconstruction to limit the duration of construction activities along County Road E. The City plans to hire a consultant for the implementation plan in early 2012. The plan should take 12 to 18 months to complete. C. Council Liaison None.