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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION—APRIL 16, 2012 13 City Attorney Filla stated this was the case, but the creation of a foundation would allow residents to designate how funds were to be used. He explained the establishment of a foundation has proven successful for other communities and could assist with fundraising efforts. Mayor Grant directed staff to draft the necessary documentation to create a City foundation. He stated he was in favor of partnering with the United Way. I. B2 Zonina District Councilmember Holden asked if the B2 Corridor Advisory Committee was addressing the phasing of the district or the artistic direction of streetscape improvements. She suggested residents be utilized for the artistic direction. She requested further information from staff. Community Development Director Hutmacher commented the B2 business owners would be paying for streetscape items (light posts, planters, etc.). The Council would make the ultimate decision on the B2 district, but the business owners' opinions were valued. Councilmember Holden questioned how the program would be phased in. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated the plan would be to reconstruct the entire corridor at one time. City Administrator Klaers noted the City was in the planning phase at this time. He explained the timing of the reconstruction phase would hinge greatly on the bridge replacement. Transportation issues would need to be addressed by the City and the B2 Committee. He explained the consultants would be making reports to the committee for consideration of future transportation and streetscape plans. Councilmember Holden indicated she would be in favor of placing several residents on the B2 Committee given the recent issues. City Administrator Klaers stated that the first committee meeting was very positive and clarified that the Council would make the final determinations on the direction of improvement in the B2 zoning district. Community Development Director Hutmacher explained the B2 Committee was assembled to provide guidance on the B2 district improvements for the Council and to assist in communication with property owners and tenants. Councilmember Holden expressed concern with the direction previously taken by the TCAAP Subcommittee and the City expenditures recommended by the group. Community Development Director Hutmacher stated at last week's CAC meeting, four levels of streetscapes were discussed and input was provided on the general direction the City would like to move in. Input from the business owners was desirable as they would be making an investment in the streetscape through assessments.