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► Work with Ramsey County to improve runoff from roadways, especially related to the reconstruction of Little Canada Road. ► Acquire properties near the outlet of the existing storm sewer system at Round Lake in order to achieve water quality improvement before this runoff enters the lake. The feasibility of this action should be reviewed to ensure a treatment system of adequate size can be achieved based on discharge velocity from the existing pipe. Coordinate improvements with the need for [limited] public access to Round Lake. ► Include these activities as tax increment eligible expenditures in the plans for 1'lk� districts #3 -1, #2 -1, #3 and #5. Financial Implications: There are many variables to the financing of this implementation step. Funding from County and State sources could reduce the demand on local resources. The implications are directly related to the reconstruction of Little Canada Road. The southerly route makes this step part of the project. The northern route requires that other funds be used to acquire the parcels between Little Canada Road and Round Lake. Time Frame: Immediate. r5 < Create strategy for implementing proposed road changes Rationale: The street system is a key element of the development concept. It encourages development, facilitates vehicle and pedestrian movement, and enhances the aesthetics of the redevelopment area. The current pattern of streets and blocks defines the development area into reasonably sized parcels for redevelopment, but opportunities exist for simple changes that further the redevelopment goals of the city and promote ease of traffic flow. Curbs cuts along Rice Street and Little Canada Road are numerous, and result in confusing and sometimes difficult turning and access to businesses. There is little about the existing Rice Street or Little Canada Road environment that encourages drivers to move more slowly. The area is largely undistinguished from the rest of Rice Street, with little unity or quality aesthetics. The introduction of pedestrian scale street lights, street trees and plantings, and other street amenities will slow traffic, creating a safer vehicle and pedestrian environment while providing consistency and unity for the redevelopment area. Convenient parking at the Market Place seems limited because Market Place Drive (a private street) separates the building from large areas of inconsistently used or unused parking. Implementation [Draft - September 1, 1995] Page 4+7 Page 88