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Mr. Schultz provided an overview of Ramsey County's plans for several reconstruction projects, as detailed in the staff report dated January 24, 2012. Preliminary roll-out plans were displayed and reviewed at tonight's meeting by the PWET Commission; and anticipated for construction in 2013. The County Road B-2 overview for Fairview Avenue to Snelling Avenue included the project overview geometrics, trails, rights-of-way and drainage; as well as funding and a proposed scheduled. This included the Fairview Avenue and County Road B-2 Intersection; Wells Fargo/Rosedale West Entrance; Rosedale Commons Entrance Intersection; American Street Intersection; and the Snelling Avenue Intersection. Mr. Schwartz noted that the County Road B-2 project scope and cost has grown due to design considerations and right-of-way impacts and costs; with full funding for the project being a growing concern for County staff Discussion included pedestrian crossing safety and turning radii at the Wells Fargo/Rosedale West Entrance; water main and other utility improvements being considered as part of the project; anticipated timing for the project based on current federal funding and ongoing right-of-way issues that remained pending; lack of proposed green space, with the City requesting additional green space considerations at City cost; the interest of Rosedale in improving their street appearance with additional signage, retaining walls, and landscape mitigation; bike and pedestrian access at Rosedale recently improved on-site and access to the Mall. The second project included Rice Street from County Road B-2 to C-2, and included a history and purpose of the project; existing status of Rice Street in this section; and proposed construction of this segment; as well as existing and proposed County Road C Intersection; the Little Canada Road Intersection; and cost participation projections for the project. Other design considerations and project schedule were also briefly highlighted. Mr. Schultz reviewed cooperative agreements for cost-participation and maintenance for roadway projects and private utility relocation. Mr. Schultz noted an Open House meeting held in December of 2011 at Little Canada City Hall where a brief presentation was provided and public input heard. Discussion on the Rice Street Project included a second version adding dedicated turn lanes for both sides of Rice Street at County Road C; potential consolidation of access points on Little Canada Road and Rice; and initial estimates recently received from Xcel Energy for undergrounding utilities; and funding challenges for landscaping amenities; as well as future meetings and cost-participation opportunities for businesses along that corridor; and water quality features with the Stockholm concept for trees used for drainage. Page 9 of 10