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. e - The task force recommends that cut stone pieces of granite, which is a waste product of the manufacturing process, be used for the retaining walls. The task force recommends that the rainbow colored granite be used for the retaining wall color. The task force also recommends at-grade lighting be provided behind the retaining walls to provide directional lighting at the sign face. The task force recommends that the City pursue the mature evergreen landscaping on the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) to include behind the signs. The task force also recommends the inclusion of annual planting beds with retaining walls to help visually define the entry signs. Lastly, the task force recommends pursuing the assistance of Ramsey County for surplus dirt for berming at the Lexington Avenue sign, given Ramsey County's current road construction in the area. B. Median Landscaping, The task force recommends the inclusion ofturfwith underground irrigation as the preferred ground cover for the median, The task force also recommends that the addition of ornamental trees at the ends of these tree groups (provided by Ramsey County) with low level shrubs beneath the ornamental trees, C. City Hall access, The task force would recommend that if the redevelopment of the City Hall site does not require the use ofthe median cut (in front of Public Works driveway), then the median cut be relocated to Keithson Drive, which is at the top of the hill and has the pOtential for expansion into the Reiling property. D, Noise wall. The task force does not recommend the provision of a noise wall, but would recommend the provision of additionallandscaping/berming by Ramsey County in those residential areas (ie., Arden Manor Mobile Home Park) in which residents are directly adjacent to the roadway and do not have the proper building setback. E. Lighting, Given, that redevelopment of the TCAAP is not imminent and that directional underground boring (for the wiring) is becoming more cost effective so that underground electrical conduit does not need to be installed at this time for these potential future street lights, The task force recommends that the no additional lighting above that which is being proposed by Ramsey County be provided along the corridor. However, the task force would recommend that if development of the TCAAP is imminent, then this item be reviewed at that time, F. Regional Trail. The task force does not recommend the provision of the regional trail as proposed by Ramsey County. The task force recommends that the regional trail stay on the south side of Highway 96 until North Snelling Avenue, The trail then should proceed south on the west side of North Snelling Avenue and cross over Highway 10, via a bridge, in the vicinity of Royal Hills Park, then proceed west hugging Round Lake where possible and proceed over Interstate 35W utilizing the existing railroad bridge to gain access to the Long Lake Regional Park.