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In St. Louis Park, the corridor project included pedestrian and street lighting, median <br /> landscaping, custom bus shelters,paving, retaining walls and boulevard plantings. The project <br /> involved close coordination with Hennepin County and was subject to the County's roadway and <br /> aesthetic design policies. <br /> Central Avenue—Osseo <br /> To accommodate projected <br /> residential and commercial growth <br /> and to maintain a vibrant downtown <br /> business district, Central Avenue's <br /> infrastructure required a major <br /> upgrade of utilities, roadway <br /> pavement, and streetscaping. High <br /> quality strectscape improvements - <br /> reflect the City's sentiments and <br /> dedication toward downtown Osseo. <br /> Gateway monuments greet visitors ; _ <br /> at both ends. Decorative paver <br /> sidewalks direct pedestrians along a <br /> corridor of ornamental trees, planter <br /> boxes, benches, bollards and waste receptacles. The street is lined with decorative LED lighting <br /> with poles that support banners, flagpoles, and hanging baskets. The boulevard was constructed <br /> using pervious pavers, reducing storm water runoff into the street and storm sewer. <br /> Key Elements of Corridor and Streetscape Projects <br /> The corridor and streetscape projects in Shakopee, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Osseo have key <br /> elements that the City of Arden Hills may need or want to incorporate into the B-2 <br /> Implementation Plan. These include- <br /> • Extensive communication with and input from the business community on access <br /> changes and construction schedule; <br /> • Coordination with the county for curb-to-curb spacing and design; <br /> • Optimization of existing right-of-way; <br /> • Consideration of vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian movements; and <br /> • Implementation recommendations that adhere to the community's needs and budget; <br /> B2 ilmlementation Plan <br /> Staff recommends that the Scope of Work for the B-2 Implementation Plan be divided into two <br /> phases. The first phase will be focused on gathering and analyzing information. At the end of <br /> City of Arden Hills <br /> City Council Work Session October 17, 2011 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br />