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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 17, 2011 7 Before proceeding with the next agenda item, City Administrator Klaers suggested that Item 2.1), Street Infrastructure Discussion, be postponed to a Work Session after the October 24tn Special Council meeting to allow adequate time for discussion. The Council concurred with this recommendation. C. B2 District Implementation Plan Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that the Council accepted the Guiding Plan for the B-2 District on October 27, 2008. The Guiding Plan provides a framework for long-range public and private improvements in the B-2 District along County Road E between Lexington Avenue and Highway 51. In December 2008, the City adopted design guidelines for the B-2 District which have been used to evaluate redevelopment proposals for McDonald's, the former Holiday Inn site, and Arden Plaza. The design guidelines ensure that new development and redevelopment meet the goals of the B-2 Guiding Plan. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Implementation Plan is the next step and will allow the Council to determine enhancements along County Road E which may include utility upgrades, access improvements, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and streetscape amenities. Once completed, the Implementation Plan will allow the City to move forward with improvement projects. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained that in preparation for moving forward, staff identified cities that had completed corridor and streetscape projects. In August, staff had an opportunity to tour three projects with similarities to the B-2 District. The tour was led by representatives of Bolton & Menk and HKGi who were the consultants for all three projects. She then presented a virtual tour of these projects which included CSAH 101 in Shakopee, Excelsior Boulevard from Hopkins to St. Louis Park, and Central Avenue through Osseo. Councilmember Holden asked how the new stoplight will be handled as a part of the B-2 District Plan. Community Development Director Hutmacher responded that will be addressed in the Scope of Work. Councilmember Holden questioned if the City owns any right-of-way at Carroll's Furniture. Community Development Director Hutmacher responded that Carroll's parking lot abuts the property line. Community Development Director Hutmacher then reviewed Phase I of the Implementation Plan as described below: - Consider budget needs and funding sources. o Determine a preferred level of intensity of streetscape improvements o Establish an assessment method for the B-2 District. o Suggest options for public funding such as MSA funds.