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