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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION-AUGUST 17, 2009 6 <br /> Councilmember Holmes noted she had no objections to the name change if it <br /> would help the community businesses but stated it should be made a part of the <br /> redevelopment event. <br /> Councilmember McClung agreed that the name change should be tied to <br /> something tangible or else the benefits would be lost. <br /> Community Development Director Lehnhoff indicated this discussion does tie <br /> into the infrastructure improvements in the area. He stated staff would like <br /> direction on the timing of these changes and the options for funding. <br /> Councilmember McClung explained the guiding plan was developed to assist in <br /> the redevelopment of the large parcels in the B2 district. He questioned how many <br /> more years the Holiday Inn site had before it would be redeveloped. <br /> Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated this site could be <br /> redeveloped in two years, but there is no definitive timeline. <br /> Councilmember McClung suggested the infrastructure improvements be pushed <br /> out to the same time the Holiday Inn site would be redeveloped to have them all <br /> tied together. <br /> Community Development Director Lehnhoff stated this was part of his thinking <br /> to work with the redevelopment of the site in conjunction with the engineering and - <br /> construction of the roadway. <br /> Councilmember Holden stated she did not want to see the County Road E <br /> pedestrian/bike crossing over Highway 51 wait until that time as it was highly <br /> dangerous at this time. <br /> Councilmember McClung felt the County Road E Bridge was a separate issue and <br /> would be completed before the rest of the zoning district. <br /> Mayor Harpstead suggested that if the County Road E Bridge were to be <br /> completed next year it would be great to have sidewalks completed to Pine Tree to <br /> get the infrastructure started. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the Country Financial site. <br />