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. Construction of Phase I & II (I) Anticipated construction of community space at the civic center including upgrades to the Skating Center per the contract with the State of Minnesota and replacement of the activity center space and the (II) construction of a housing project on the Arona site will begin. . Establishment of nature and completion of Phases III, IV, V, etc. This will be the completed vision for the future of the "City Center" concept. Detailed land use plans and typical section drawings and renderings future land and building features will be shown. As in other plans such as Twin Lakes, Gateway etc., a narrative guide for future courses of action will be stated. INITIAL STEPS There are two steps necessary to successfully initiate the "City Center" process: 1. Authorize staff to assemble a design team. This professional team will be responsible for being, along with city staff, commissions, committees and the Council, the catalysts for citizen participation, partnership opportunity leads and design options. They will guide the development of the "City Center" master plan. 2. Authorize staff to re-institute the planning process for the redevelopment of the Arona (Activity Center) site. This part of the project will address not only the needs for housing and the refurbishing and revitalization of the Arona neighborhood creating increased value in this portion of the city, it will also serve as a financial resource for future phases of "City Center". In October, the Task Force discussed "What does Roseville City Center mean to you?". Craig Klausing stated that getting people together was important as he grew up, such as the corner store. It should be a place where children and adults are attracted to a mix of activities. It creates a place where people want to go - "a place to go to". Dick Bates said he enjoyed living above a town and people watching and walking in the community; proximity to uses is important. / Lois Sinn Lindquist said she thinks not of a "city" but of town, village, green spaces, public art, public/private investments, living environment; an area proud to visit (visibility); the right kind of walking environment with a sense of cleanliness, charm and safeness; a place of people comfort. Jan Vanderwall said city center is year-round; it is not a traffic impedance; community needs to get to it and through it. Perri Hettler said she wants to focus on those things that should be preserved (Central Park); no six story buildings; no large hotels; build on to City Hall; year-round theatre, 9