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P.U.D. gives the City more authority to fit desirable development in on the corner. This corner has to be inviting into the community. He encouraged a new look at signage that remains in keeping with the Larpenteur designs. Tim Prinsen said Bradley will update signage with a better design (and better materials) for the Taco Bell. Bradley will attempt to tie in materials. Member Rhody stated he was supportive of the redesign process, but did not want it confused with the Cornerstone process. Member Harms suggested that a symbol of Roseville (such as a brick pillar with rose sculpture) should be placed on each gateway corner of the community. The City must be a partner. Member Harms stated she was not supportive of the sign design sketches; she preferred monument signs. Tim Prinsen stated that his tenants want pylon signs and Bradley wants them done in good taste. Member Mulder noted that at Rice and Larpenteur there are traffic concerns that should not be repeated at this Center. Bradley should find a way to not have to drive around the front of a building; move the access and improve curriculation. Member Cunningham also suggested improvements to access on Lexington. Plantings should be incorporated into signage and public gateways. Member Wilke asked for details regarding the adjoining Rainbow Food site plan. Access issues and circulation are poor in the Center. Bradley and Rainbow should meet to resolve some of these issues. Council Member Goedeke stated the neighbors are concerned about trash pick- up improvements; the homes at the north would like an improved connection with the Center. Tim Prinsen stated Bradley has received compliments, as new management, regarding trees, trash, screening and pedestrian access. Chairman Wietecki recommended that the City will have to get involved financially to upgrade this Center and the Gateway. No further comment was offered. 7b.Planning File 2889. James Addition Task Force Interim Report Dennis Welsch provided an introduction. Craig Christenson, Chair of the James Addition Task Force, presented an overview of the consensus to date. The charges to the Task Force were to gain knowledge, understand the facts and make recommendations for the future. He explained the concerns of the neighborhood. There are three major issues: the southeast business area; the traffic access and intersections; and the future of Fairview Avenue homes as the Avenue is widened. The Task Force general consensus was that the 4