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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—OCTOBER 17, 2011 9 Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that staff is recommending that Council direct them to negotiate a contract with Bolton & Menk for Phase I of the B-2 District Implementation Plan and to present the contract to the Council for consideration. Through projects in Shakopee, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Osseo, Bolton and Menk, and specifically Marcus Thomas and Chris Chromy, have demonstrated their ability to achieve the City goals for the B-2 Implementation Plan, with regards to coordination with the business community, concern for changes to access and traffic movement, attention to redevelopment potential, and flexibility and innovation to meet goals within a specified budget. Public Works Director Maurer stated that he concurs with the recommendation to proceed with Bolton & Menk for the first phase. He stated Chris Chromy has the ability to address complex traffic issues and Marcus Thomas is very successful at understanding the goals of the City and working towards achieving them. Councilmember Holmes stated that she agrees that Chris and Marcus would be good choices. Discussion ensued and the Council concurred with the recommendation to direct staff to proceed with contract negotiations with Bolton & Menk for Phase I of the B-2 District Implementation Plan. F. Met Council Stadium Risk Analysis City Administrator Klaers stated the Met Council issued their report on the Vikings Stadium proposal last Wednesday. Following the Met Council press conference, the County and the Vikings held a press conference. As recently as today there was a press release that the Governor has tentatively called a special session for November 21 — 23 provided the project is ready to go. Administrator Klaers explained that the communication between the City and the County has been good and that he and Community Development Director Hutmacher attended the County staff meeting last Friday. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Met Council report is positive and concludes that identified stadium-related transportation improvements will take care of traffic concerns. The report also concludes that sewer and water infrastructure is not an issue City Administrator Klaers stated the Governor has a series of meetings this week with the Vikings and NFL officials. He will keep the Council updated via email as information becomes available. Councilmember Holden stated we need to be sure the City is involved in the legislative process. 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS & STAFF UPDATES Councilmember Tamble asked if there are any restrictions on Carroll's Furniture ongoing "Going Out of Business" sale and the number of signs being posted.