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<br />The realignment and improvement of County Road 15 through the City <br />of Mound is an important facet of the downtown revitalization master <br />plan known as MoundVisions. County Road 15 not only provides an entry <br />into downtown Mound, but cuts right through the heart of downtown, <br />acting as a type of Main Street. Because of its prominence, the character of <br />the street must contribute to the qualities that Mound Visions establishes <br />for the downtown area while still maintaining its functionality as a <br />thoroughfare. To that end, the improvments to County Road 15 will <br />transform the street into a pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined boulevard <br />featuring themed lighting, special paving at key intersections, special garden <br />areas aroWld the stOfl? water ponds at the Auditor's Road intersection, <br />and attractive bus shelters, benches and trash receptacles. The intersections <br />at County Road 110 and at Auditor's Road are especially important because <br />of their strategic locations. Both provide access to the unique activity area <br />envisioned in the revitalization plan, an area that includes a future <br />commercial, retail, and entertainment row along Auditor's Road, as well <br />as the boardwalk, boat launch and community plaza found on the Lost <br />Lake Canal and Greenway. <br /> <br /> <br />~\ <br />~ , <br />\ <br />T11e intersedi{)fl with Auditor's Road might be the most Important intersection in Mound due to Its proximity to the Lost Lake <br />Canal and Greenway. This intersection will Seffi' as an entry to a revitalIzed d/strid and must proVide a signal to passersby that <br />this Is a place to be visited. This Intersection will provide jlill sIKh a signal by being Mgreen,. conveyIng a sense of the natural <br />environment to be found down AuditDr's Road. <br /> <br />County Road 15 <br />Realignment <br /> <br />Maund, Minnesota <br /> <br />City of Maund <br /> <br /> <br />Themed lighting and banners evokJngthe dty's relationship to LEke <br />Minnetonka. Trees lining the streets will also reinforce the town's <br />relationship to the nafllra/ evnJronment. <br /> <br /> <br />Although the CRIIO intersection provides access toAudltor's Road and <br />the Lost Lake Canal and Greenway, the intersection is impoltant In Its <br />own right as a commerdallntelSection. Special paving, iron fencing, and <br />tree planting win help establlsh an inViting environment for this <br />Importantaossroads. <br /> <br />Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. <br /> <br />mil <br />~n <br />