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City of Arden Hills is interested in exploring potential corridor improvements along County Road E between Hamline Avenue and Lexington Avenue as part of an enhancement of the B2 Zoning District. Main objectives of the B-2 Implementation Plan include determining the scope of access management and streetscape enhancements within the district. Two phases of implementation have been identified to establish a project prior to moving into detailed design and construction. We have identified necessary tasks for the successful completion of the B-2 Implementation Plan Phase 1 work as requested by the City of Arden Hills staff. We anticipate building upon the work completed as part of the Guiding Plan for B2 District Approved by the City Council—October 27,2008,and incorporating new information related to land use,economic indicators,County's Master Road Plan,and stakeholder input. A summary of our approach to the key project elements is outlined in the following task descriptions. TASK 1: PROJECT MANAGEMENT Objective:Provide accurate and timely coordination and facilitation services for the duration of the project. Task 1,1:Project Administration and Coordination The City of Arden Hills and its project partners can expect effective project management from the Bolton& Menk/HKGi team. Our project team will be lead by Marcus Thomas as Project Manager. He will prepare a detailed schedule of activities to illustrate the interdependence of various tasks and those which are on the critical path.Mr. Thomas will ensure project expectations are understood and met in a timely and efficient manner.He will work closely with the City of Arden Hill's Project Manager to ensure clear and consistent communications are occurring and will institute foresight for upcoming tasks and challenges. Mr.Thomas will rely upon Chris Chromy to lead the traffic and transportation tasks as well as Paul Paige to lead the urban design and landscape architecture tasks. The consultant team will remain available to city staff to meet as needed to coordinate the project. Through informal meetings and/or conference calls,we will proactively lead city staff through the study process. Deliverables:Facilitation of work plan,monthly progress reports and invoices,schedule updates. TASK 2: PUBLIC AND AGENCY COMMUNICATION Objective`Present information at meetings,provide clear and understandable information,incorporate viable public comments into design solutions,and promote an informed decision-making process for stakeholders. Task 2.1:Project Management Team(PMT) The PMT will include members of the consultant team,Arden Hills staff,Ramsey County staff,and other agencies or stakeholders identified by PMT. The role of the PMT will be to consider technical findings and public input to establish a recommended course of action. A critical objective of the PMT will be to balance the goals of the City's B-2 District with the safety and mobility requirements of the County. A total of 6 PMT meetings are anticipated in Phase 1 of the B-2 Implementation Plan. Task 2.2: Corridor Advisory Committee(CAC) The CAC will include members of the PMT,appointed city council member(s),3-5 business/property owners, and other stakeholders identified by PMT. The purpose of the CAC will be to enable stakeholder involvement and promote transparency in decision-making. A total of 3 CAC meetings are anticipated in Phase 1. Task 2.3:Business and Property Owner Meetings Consultant team staff will lead discussions with the business and property owners within the corridor in order to garner input regarding desired streetscape and access needs. A primary objective of these meetings is to compile local area interests in order to coalesce them with the overarching goals of the City and its existing Guiding Plan. Two(2)public information meetings will be held during Phase 1. The first will reintroduce the purpose and need