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] , � � � � � 8 9 �0 It I� 13 I� �i ] �; ]� 1$ 1 �} �i� 2� �� �� �� �� ��, �� �� �� 3{� '� I �� �� 3� �� �� �� �� 3� �� �l enhancements planned for this corridor: • Establish a pedestrian connection under the I-35W bridge for the County Road C regional pathway. This will connect the County Road C regional trail to the businesses located on the west side of the Highway. • Provide delineation between the street, boulevards and parking lots through the installation of both ornamental and over-story trees along the north and south boulevards of County Road C along the entire length of the proj ect. • Install trees and perennials within the medians along the entire length of the proj ect. . Develop "public spaces" through landscaping at intersections and in places where right- of- way is available. . Improve storm water facilities with plantings. Remove invasive species to install trees and native plantings around ponds and infiltration areas. * Replace the existing City Campus sign at the northwest corner of County Road C and Lexington Enhance the connection between the City Campus and Central Park through landscaping. The Public Works, Environment, and Transportation Commission (PWETC) discussed this item at their March 27 meeting. Staff presented the attached location maps showing the areas for landscaping. We also showed them some of the plant species being considered for the project. Comments that staff received from the PWETC: Staff should provide pictures from similar streetscapes for the Council discussion. We have attached pictures from Golden Valley and St. Louis Park streetscapes for discussion at the worksession. . Native seeding should not be considered in small areas of the streetscape. � Street trees would provide the greatest impact for the corridor. The streetscape should include trees wherever feasible. Financial implications In 2002, the City applied for and received federal funding for the streetscape proj ect. The original grant was for $1,000,000 which has been adjusted for inflation to $1,130,000. These federal funds can provide up to an 80120 match. To receive the full amount- 80% of the constructioncost, the City will need to fund 20% ($282,500) of the constructioncost with internal funding. In additionto these matching constructionfunds, the City will need to fund any design costs. At this time, we anticipate developing these plans primarily with our existing city staff. Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff regarding the proposed design elements Prepared by: Debra Bloom.