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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 26, 2014 which notes that the only areas of disturbance will be to remove and install the sidewalk along the buildings. The Engineer recommended that as part of the landscaping for this project, the boulevard area between the paver sidewalk along Little Canada Road and the parking lot be reviewed. The grades in this area may require a small retaining wall to allow for a more maintainable slope. Jason Quilling, QT Commercial Construction & Roofing, representing the property owner, presented a proposed landscape plan for the site and asked if the City would give the owner up to two years to complete landscaping improvements. He next described the signage, noting that these are flat panel signs. Montour asked if the signs would be internally lit. Quilling replied that they would not be, noting that there is lighting in the building soffits that would shine on the signs. Montour asked about a Master Sign Plan. Quilling reported that there are currently 11 tenants in the 2 shopping centers and several vacancies. The sign plan will be dependent on how the space leases out, with Quilling noting it is the owner's hope that some large tenants will locate in the center. Quilling then described the exterior facade improvements proposed for the centers which include EIPS and stone and column improvements, as well as improvements to the roofline. Improvements will be made to the east, south, and west building elevations. The back of the buildings (north elevation) will be painted. Keis asked about remodeling the interiors of the building. Quilling indicated that those improvements are part of the second phase and will be part of the interior build -out for tenants as they are identified. Montour asked the timeline for the improvements. Quilling indicated that work on the exterior would begin as quickly as possible, weather permitting. Montour asked if the shopping centers would go by the name "Thunder Bay Mall ". Quilling indicated that that was his understanding. Quilling indicated that the owner is committed to the project, but the landscaping requirements will add about $80,000 to $100,000 to the project. Therefore, the owner is asking for a two -year extension to make the landscaping improvements. Montour asked what options the City had for ensuring the landscaping improvements were made. The Administrator suggested that a PUD Agreement could be drafted to govern the project, but was not sure what type of surety could be required. The City Planner indicated that typically a letter of credit is required for a short -term project but not one with a two -year timeframe. 3