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EDC Minutes <br /> February 1, 2012 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> • <br /> The Commission consensus was to actively participate in the creation of the EDC pages on the <br /> new website. <br /> 4. UPDATES <br /> B. Gateway Signs Update <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher stated that the Council had determined that the <br /> priority gateway sign locations for 2012 will be the triangle parcel at the intersection of Lake <br /> Johanna Road and County Road D, and at Arden Plaza at the intersection of Lexington and <br /> County Road E. Both signs will have brick masonry bases to complement development <br /> occurring at Presbyterian Homes and Arden Plaza. She added that staff will work with the City <br /> Council to define landscaping and amenity improvements on the triangle parcel. The ownership <br /> of this parcel is set to be transferred from Presbyterian Homes to the City by June 30, 2012. At <br /> the Arden Plaza location, Walgreen's has agreed to pay for the base and the City will pay for the <br /> face of the sign. <br /> C. B-2 Implementation Plan <br /> • Community Development Director Hutmacher reported that the City Council had directed <br /> staff to contract with Bolton & Menk for Phase I of the B-2 Implementation Plan. During Phase <br /> I, the City will analyze options, obtain input from business owners, and define specific objectives <br /> and a preliminary construction budget. As part of Phase I, the City Council will appoint an <br /> Advisory Committee which will include representatives of the Council, business owners within <br /> the B-2 District, and staff. She explained that improvements identified in Phase I will be <br /> designed in Phase II. <br /> Community Development Director Hutmacher further explained that in order to minimize <br /> business disruptions, the B-2 District Implementation Plan is scheduled to be completed so that <br /> improvements to County Road E can take place concurrently with the reconstruction of the <br /> bridge over Highway 51. <br /> D. Commission Members <br /> Commissioner von Holtum requested the schedule of article deadlines for the City newsletter. <br /> E. Council Liaison <br /> Councilmember Werner reviewed the list of Council Liaison appointments made by the Mayor <br /> at the Council's January 30, 2012, meeting. He also reported that the Council had adopted a <br /> resolution of support for the City of Arden Hills to become a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon <br /> 111 Community. <br />