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The Countv Road C Streetscape Framework Manual Worksession Discussion Summarv � :�:.:�.::....:;::......... . }' i).U'✓3,;: �..•3�iL"�s'iJ: �`�f'f3:�:� �' �*,�_';: .. fi>�> e ' .x • 7-1 Design Principles/ Elements The Council expressed concern about the elements of the should be functional. ... streetscape being "functional". This was included in the tnanual_ 7-1 Design Principles/ The The Council was concerned about maintenance costs. streetscape elements should We are looking at using prefab elements, instead of the be cost effective.. . custom items constructed on Larpenteur Avenue. 7-2 They should be placed This last sentence of the last paragraph was added to outside. .. reflect the concerns brought up by the Council regarding sight lines. We added it in a few other nlaces as well. 7-7 Plant materials These sections discuss the choices of inedian treatments Medians and their success based on the level of City maintenance commitment. Also the need to select plant materials based on their ability to survive severe urban conditions. The manner and species of plantings will be brought to the Council for comment by the Citizen Tasl�orce during the design portion of the construction project. 7- 7 Decorative paving should.. . The Council expressed concern about using pavers vs stained and impressioned concrete. The e�ibit on this page shows both as an option, however it would be Public Works' choice to go with concrete, primarily because of ease of maintenance. 8-1 Funding Sources/ Ramsey This section provides a discussion of a11 potential County estimated.. . funding sources for the project. These can be mixed and matched, using a11 options or just one or two. The Framework manual is a planning document that discusses alternatives. Estimated costs and funding elements will be brought forward through the final design process. This starts with the Feasibilitv Renort. 8-3 County Road C Estimated The long-term maintenance of the streetscape was Maintenance Costs/ When brought up by the Tasl�orce and Council as a key part of making an investment.. . the project. This section presents 4 different funding strategies including the estimated maintenance costs for the streetscape. This would be addressed through the final desi nrocess.