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P age 2 The first of these projects to be constructed will be the Lexington Avenue Renovation. Since a contract has already been awarded for this work, kt is unlikely that ma jor design changes could be made without significant cost. The second to be implemented will be Intersection Improvements—County Road B at Lexington and afie. Since this project is still being designed, it is possible to modify the Counter's plans to fit our future Cornerstone project. As this project proceeds, the following question need to be resolved: Should we proceed with the proposed Ramsey County street improvements? The Counter has prepared plans that provide dedicated left turn lanes on County Road B and maintain two travel lanes in each direction. This plan does have significant impacts to adjoining properties and requires intersection widening of up to 15 feet, sidewalk relocation and the purchase of additional right-of-way. The County has presented an alternative to the Harrel ine Avenue intersection design that would extend an additional landscaped median from Ham]ine Avenue to Albert Street, the first street west. Pros of current County proposal.- Preserves cast/west traffic capacity as directed by Council Provides an opportunity for landscaped islands Counter participation in low purchase Construction project allows other improvements to be made Cons of Current County proposal: Increased road width at intersection—10 to 12 feet total Loss of left turn access to properties Construction Disruption Cost 155009000 ($1,200,000 ITEA grant)