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Hamline/B, Lexington/B and Lexington/Roselawn, were selected for further study. 7.3 In June 1997, a neighborhood design event with professional designers, architects, planners was held to assist in creating a long term vision with a mix of compatible commercial uses and housing. The design event encouraged the emphasis of human scale design and connection at the selected intersection. 7.4 Concurrently staff worked with consultants to identify methods of public investment in infrastructure and land use that demonstrate confidence in the future of the neighborhood. The architectural drawings and the responses from the neighborhood have been compiled into a series of books and the architects' drawings have been finished into a 3-dimensional computer model. 7.5 In 1998 the City Council requested Community Development Department staff to focus on Hamline and County Road B. The following is a summary of activity at each of the three targeted Cornerstone intersections. 7.6 Hamline & B Status: Staff is working with property owners at or near the northwest and southeast corners of HamIine and County Road B. Staff explained the program to the oWners, appraised the value of the properties, and completed an environmental phase 1 survey of the properties. After compiling this information and determining interest in selling, staff requested proposals from developers for each of the 2 corners. An RFP for development proposals for HamIine and B was sent out in July 1998. One proposal was received from MetroPlains Development, which included a mixed use of first level retail with housing above. Staff met with the developer to review the proposal and suggestions were made regarding site costs and next steps. The developer is currently working on several different levels of financing and will begin working with property owners. 7.7 Lexin~on & B Status: At the direction of Council, staff prepared a feasibility study on four options for the development of 8-acres at the southwest corner of Lexington and B. At the October 12' 1998 Council meeting, staff made a presentation of the feasibility study and was directed to begin the master plan process for option #2 which includes a 6-acre park and 2-acre art/history center. No redevelopment activity has taken place on the other corners at Lexington & B at this time, except for upgrading a former Bridgeman's restaurant into a credit union office. 7.8 Lexin~on & Roselawn Status: Currently staff if working with property owners at the northeast corner of Lexington & Roselawn. The owner of the Suburban Hardware has received approvals for an addition to the building plus 4