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for the B-2 District as well as collect input from those directly affected by the improvement. The second will present Phase 1 findings and outline the next steps towards collaborative solutions. In between the two public informational meetings,consultant staff will meet with individual business and/or property owners to establish a better understanding of transportation and accessibilities needs,visual quality preferences,and input on proposed concepts. There are up to 27 properties that rely on County Road E for access and/or visibility,including 14 properties that are immediately adjacent to the corridor. We anticipate up to 30 meetings with individuals or small groups with common interests will be necessary during Phase 1. Task 2.4:City Council Presentation Bolton&Menk and HKGi will present input and findings from the business and property owner meetings as well as CAC to the City Council for its input and consideration. We will attend one mid-term meeting with the City Council to report on project progress and public participation received to date. A second meeting will be held at the completion of Phase 1 to present our findings and recommendations. City participation:Attendance and participation in PMT,CAC,and Public Informational Meetings;Provide property owner contact information and assist with Public Information Meeting notifications and logistics. Deliverables:PMT and CAC meeting agendas and summaries;Business/Property Owner Meeting Summaries, PowerPoint presentation to City Council. TASK 3: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION Objective:Begin development of corridor improvement concepts,evaluate concepts' abilities to meet the project purpose and need,narrow concepts. Task 3.1:Streetscape Intensity and Identity HKGi will lead discussions on corridor identify and potential levels of streetscape. HKGi will present multiple levels of streetscape intensity and amenity options to the PMT,CAC,and business/property owners. A total intensity levels will be described and illustrated to help gage agency and property ow ner preferences. General 5 guidance on the benefits and cost of each will be provided. Task 3.2. Utility Evaluation Bolton&Menk will work with city public works staff and private utility owners to identify existing utilities within the County Road E corridor and to determine what levels of relocations or upgrades that may be needed within the corridor. We will engage Xcel Energy to consider relocation or improvement options for electrical boxes within the corridor and associated costs for said improvements. Preliminary cost estimates will be prepared for public utility improvements. Task 3.3: Traffic and Transportation Concepts The consultant team will update traffic and transportation work completed as part of the previous study in close coordination with the PMT. We will collect updated turning movement data for each of the public street intersections as well as high volume private access points. Data collection will include pedestrian volumes along the corridor as well as those crossing the corridor. Depending on the time of year the data is collected,traffic and pedestrian data may be adjusted for seasonal variations based on historic data collected in the Twin Cities. Data will be collected at up to seven(7)public street intersections as well as mid-block high volume private accesses. A comprehensive inventory and assessment of existing roadway access will be prepared including a description of each access's purpose relative to the associated land use,its need and potential for removal,and any circulation improvements necessary to mitigate closure. Several access concepts will be developed in close coordination with potential circulation and land use modifications. We will evaluate existing and future traffic conditions